E-Khuen Tan (Chris)

Experience

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  Biztone.Com

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1998

  Software Engineer

  Researched and developed n-Tier architecture, ultra thin client, 100% pure JAVA application and Intranet/Internet based application. Managed and led project development team. And completed the Internet hosting-based ERP system for Telco and ISP(pay-per-transaction concept).

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  Brokat Technologies AG

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

  Senior Project Consultant

  Involved in pre-sales, technical consulting services and project implementation in e-Banking, e-Commerce, secured Internet and Mobile Payment Systems. Heavily involved in Project Management to ensure timely project delivery. Also responsible in IT Security & Controls, Business Process Re-engineering & Improvement, and Systems Architecture design.Projects involved:- Citibank Internet Credit Card (I-Card), in Singapore and Australia - SMS Alert-System for Philip Security (POEMS System), in Singapore- Internet Credit Card Payment System for Indian BOBCARDS Bank, in Bombay - Virtual Internet Retail Banking for First-e (also known as Enba), in Dublin, Ireland and Singapore- Internet E-Escrow Payment System, in Singapore- Pilot project for WAP-based Retail Banking System, in London, UK- e-Banking System for Public Bank Berhad, in Malaysia- Electronic Bill Payment and Presentment (EBPP) product development- Bancnet e-Banking, Mobile Banking and Merchant Payment Server, in Philippines- Java based SMS Protocols/Gateway for Telco SingTel and M1, in Singapore- Various Mobile Payment Pilot Projects worldwide- Mobile Payment Proposal for IDA's Call For Collaboration, in Singapore. Show less

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  Enabling Computer Supplies Ltd

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  System Architect

  Designed and implemented software applications:-Business-to-Business Website for computer supplies business - using PHP & MySQL, Microsoft Visual Basic, SQL Server and Access.-Internal Workflow Systems - using Microsoft Exchange Server 2000, Microsoft Visual basic, SQL Server and Access.-Customer Support Knowledge Management Systems - using Microsoft Visual Basic, SQL Server and Access.

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  Quicknet Com

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  Project Lead

  Joined the company as a R&D Manager, managed a technical R&D team in designing and developing Mobile Applications. Secondary role as Solution Architect cum Project Lead, responsible in providing technical architecture design for every project and leading the professional services team for project implementation. Projects involved:- SMS Alert Management & Information on Demand Systems for AEON Finance- SMS Voting and SMS Campus for Local Universities- e-Banking SMS Alert System for MayBank Malaysia- Mobile Banking & Mobile Prepaid Top-up Systems for AmBank Malaysia- Mobile Banking & Mobile Prepaid Top-up for BCB Bank Malaysia- Virtual Mobile Prepaid Distribution System for Celcom Malaysia/Sapura - Mobile SIM Toolkit and Key Management System(KMS) development Show less

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  British Telecom, Asia Research Lab

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  Technical Research Group Leader

  Managed a group of junior and senior researchers conducting research in following the areas:- Automated Service Discovery, Service Composition and Invocation- IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) – Reachability and Presence- Semantic Ontology- Mobile Web ServicesWorked with other heads of research groups in UK to develop: research proposal & budget, and technology roadmap for the company. Explored and established new research collaboration opportunities with other research centers worldwide. Analyzed and evaluated technology trends and solutions for commercialization purposes.Patents filed: 1. Multiple temporary cellular phone numbers using one SIM account2. Cross-interfaces framework for context-aware converged services3. A Method to collect broadcast commercial information from multiple WiFi access point simultaneouslyResearch Forum: 1. BT Malaysia Research Forum 2005 – Speaker2. BT Malaysia Research Forum 2006 – Speaker Show less

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  Cubic Electronics Sdn Bhd (formerly owned by Creative Technology)

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Head of Product Innovation

  As a Head of department, managing groups of project managers, pre-sales consultants and software engineers. Involved heavily in overseeing & directing projects, cost budgeting, daily operation management, service delivery, process reengineering, sales planning, pre-sales activities, technical architecture design, and human resource development. I successfully introduced a number of new standards to the company such as Version Control, Coding standard, Documentation standard, Projectised Organization structure and Knowledge Management tool.Focus mainly in developing Web (ASP.net and VB.net) and Mobile solutions (iOS, Android and Microsoft Mobile OS) in Warehouse Management System and Sales Force Automation (in Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail and Fast Moving Consumer Goods sectors). Show less

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  Grand-Flo Berhad

  Jan 2011 - Oct 2014

  Head of Software Group

  Responsible in managing software projects and product development.

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  Sevengee Technologies - www.sevengee.my

  Dec 2014 - now

  Founding Director

  We help our clients to clarify their business and operating models and identify the inherent problems, to generate new ideas, and then guide them through the best outcome. We turn their problems into success, their ideas into concrete solution, and their vision into reality.Our dedicated and passionate consulting team is always ready to take professional services as challenge. Our specialization is to collaborate various technologies to create solutions and products to make them valuable for our clients. Show less