Catherine, an advocate for data literacy across economies, organizations, and individuals, spearheads DNA Capitals, driving competitive edges through digital opportunities. Awarded the 2021 Skills Future Fellowships by President Halimah Yaacob, she's immersed in transformative projects, fostering an unwavering zeal for data-driven decisions.
She envisions data as vital as a staple in decision-making, evolving from basic statistics to advanced methods, enabling real-time insights. Catherine seeks to elevate analytics beyond governance, placing it at the heart of strategic planning. Aligning analytics with business intricacies, she shapes strategies, processes, and impacts bottom lines.
Rejecting the stereotype of data analysts as mere number-crunchers, Catherine envisions their creative role in business model design and strategic development. She emphasizes analytics as integral to driving business and innovation, not just for measurement and governance. Her mission? To bridge the gap between data expertise and strategic business initiatives.
Jin Chong is a versatile, disruptive developer with thirty years experience in the Asian IT ecosphere. He is founder and managing director of 7-Network Pte Ltd., in which capacity he has worked with some of the top companies in the world including Murex, Phillip Morris, Fuji Xerox, Aspen Insurance (UK), Euromonitor International, and McDonalds Asia Pacific. He is a prolific creator of robust client-side software solutions. In 2013, Jin founded Sync4DR, an Infrastructure Centric Data Protection software, offering businesses affordable Data Protection and Business continuity solutions. In 2017, Jin founded JET Workflow, a codeless app-based solution for enterprise workflow processes. JET pioneered the concept of marrying Design Thinking, Fail Fast and DevOps with the aim of helping organisations to shorten their software development life cycle. This reduces the cost of digital transformation and gets them to market faster.
Serene Seng is an international speaker, coach, and expert in the future of work and enterprise transformation with extensive knowledge in the areas of organisational development, human resource, business strategy, and tech within the banking, media, accounting, and technology sectors globally. She is a renowned business transformation expert, with particular focus on cultural and digital transformation, having accumulated over 20 years' business strategy, management, and human capital experience in leadership, consulting, and coaching capacities with leading brands around the world. With over a decade's experience in people development, Serene is also a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation, having over 1000 hours of coaching experience, and a Certified Practicing Management Consultant, helping hundreds of companies, both big and small.
Walter de Oude, the visionary architect of Chocolate Finance, introduces a groundbreaking paradigm in spare cash savings. Chocolate Finance diverges from traditional fixed deposits, offering global users enticing returns without cumbersome restrictions. Rooted in the belief that individuals seek enhanced returns for a richer life, the platform provides a refreshing and innovative alternative. Walter, with a remarkable track record, previously founded Singapore Life (Singlife) in 2014, guiding it to an impressive value of S$3.2 billion by 2020. Post his Singlife venture, he established Chocolate Ventures, an early-stage VC, inviting investors to co-invest in promising opportunities where his expertise adds substantial value. His financial ventures redefine savings, emphasizing lasting impact and democratic lending. Walter stands as a pioneer reshaping the financial landscape through forward-thinking and customer-centric ventures, fostering business growth.
The Digital Fire Starter. Aaron Foo is the Product Director at Carsome. Malaysia’s first unicorn aiming to change the way you buy, own and sell cars within the APAC region.
Having worked with teams across Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan and Singapore. His career in iCar Asia has enabled him to work on key projects in Carlist.my (Malaysia), One2Car.com (Thailand), Mobil123.com (Indonesia) and iCar’s premier automotive corporate solutions - the iCar Suite (Dealerships, iCar Leads, iCar Data, iCar Bids, Transactions - Banking & Insurance).
Outside iCar Asia, Aaron is passionate about developing the youths of today. He has been featured on BFM Radio 89.9, The Star and several other platforms. He is also the co-author of the MPH Best Seller, Habitudes - 21 Days to Change Your Life.
Dr. Sai is the Founder & CEO of Ever AI Technologies. Dr. Sai’s expertise extends beyond academia to corporate strategy and AI transformation. He is an experienced professional in integrating AI and machine learning technologies into operations to achieve business objectives. He founded Ever AI technologies with a group of engineers with the mission to make AI and blockchain technologies more accessible than ever before.
His sessions consist of real-world examples, case studies, and key insights on how AI enhances decision-making, streamlines processes, and unlocks growth opportunities. From strategic integration to data-driven insights, automation, customer experience, risk management, and ethical considerations, he helps users gain practical knowledge to navigate the future successfully.
Shameem Farouk is an accomplished executive with a wealth of experience in strategy, digital capability development, and talent management. In her role as Executive Vice President at Maybank, Shameem spearheaded the FutureReady program, contributing over RM1 billion in business impact through digital innovation. She championed AI democratization, increasing female representation in technology, and received recognition for Best Talent Management and Leadership Development practices. As the Executive in Residence at INSEAD, she conducts research on utilizing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for digital transformation and promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Shameem holds a Ph.D. in Instructional Systems Technology and an MBA from Indiana University, Bloomington, with a focus on creating superior organizational performance through talent management and leadership development.
Dr. Sai is the Founder & CEO of Ever AI Technologies. Dr. Sai’s expertise extends beyond academia to corporate strategy and AI transformation. He is an experienced professional in integrating AI and machine learning technologies into operations to achieve business objectives. He founded Ever AI technologies with a group of engineers with the mission to make AI and blockchain technologies more accessible than ever before.
His sessions consist of real-world examples, case studies, and key insights on how AI enhances decision-making, streamlines processes, and unlocks growth opportunities. From strategic integration to data-driven insights, automation, customer experience, risk management, and ethical considerations, he helps users gain practical knowledge to navigate the future successfully.
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