Sam Ku

Experience

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  EBsuccess Solutions Inc

  Jan 2004 - Jun 2008

  Senior Software Engineer

  * Developed the load-test software (ebLoadTest) from the ground up (C++)* Developed the security software (ebPatrol) from the ground up (Java based, cross-platform)* Maintained the performance monitoring software (ebMonitorSP) (C++)

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  趨勢科技

  Sept 2008 - Dec 2023

  Business Owner, Metaverse Initiatives: Web3 & XR= Web3 Direction =In my role as a leader in the Web3 space, I was instrumental in the formation and leadership of a dedicated blockchain security team. Key achievements include:Developed a comprehensive Blockchain Security Product Roadmap, showcasing strategic foresight and goal-setting capabilities.Founded and grew the ChainSafer product lines, demonstrating my entrepreneurial spirit and business development expertise.Forged a strategic partnership with SecuX, resulting in a co-branded cold wallet, highlighting my strengths in partnership management and product innovation.This role significantly enhanced my skills in leadership, strategic planning, and business development, and deepened my knowledge in blockchain security and product design.Key Launches:1. Trend Micro ChainSafer for Cold Wallet2. Trend Micro ChainSafer Snap for MetaMask Snaps3. Trend Micro Web3 Reputation Services= XR Direction =Concurrently, I led a team focused on Metaverse Livestreaming, overseeing product management, business development, and sales. Notable accomplishments in this area include:1. Winner of the 2023 XR Golden Awards for "Technical Innovation."2. Champion of the 2023 5G Innovation Application Competition (Chunghwa Telecom).3. Secured over 5 potential B2B opportunities since the product's launch in January 2023.4. Initiated and managed over 3 PoC projects for validating B2B opportunities.5. Successfully negotiated the sale of this business to KKCompany Inc. Show less 2020* VR 3D Real-time Interaction Streaming Product/Project Manager - Led the VR team for 7 engineers - Led the team to build the product from scratch 2019* Daily OVR product - Led the VR team for 10 engineers - Led the team to build the product from scratch * VR Data Visualization Project - Led the team to build the product from scratch 2018* The first VR experience released. - 2018.1.3 "SpaceWalker" released on STEAM - 2018.1.11 "SpaceWalker" released on Viveport - 2018.1.24 "SpaceWalker" released on Oculus store2017 * In charge of managing and leading new technology research team - "VR research team".* In charge of planning, leading and developing "Magic VR Bus" charity project * In charge of managing 3 VR-related outsourcing teams* In charge of planning, developing and operating VR charity activities * In charge of communication with charity foundations* Project owner of "White hat elite development program" Show less

  • Metaverse Security Dept. Head

    Mar 2022 - Dec 2023

  • Product and Project Manager

    Mar 2016 - Mar 2022

  • Sales Representative (Regional account manager)

    Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

  • Staff software engineer

    Jan 2010 - Aug 2015

  • Senior Software Engineer

    Sept 2008 - Jan 2010
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  KKCompany Technologies Inc.

  Dec 2023 - now

  Director

  * Defined product strategy and pricing for new offerings.* Led a team to develop and prototype new product directions.* Negotiated partnerships and explored new customer opportunities.* Planned marketing booth for major international conferences (XR Kaigi, AWE USA).* Key Projects: Virtual Concert (Inventec VRState Project), Livestream Projects (HTC Viveverse, VRChat, NVIDIA Omniverse), Generative AI-based Interactive Fiction Platform, Telecom Cooperation Proposal (New Immersive Media Business). Show less