• Extensive international experience with specialization of Singapore/ASEAN markets (Living in Singapore and operating in ASEAN since 2003).
• Managed complex multi-tech, multi-vendor projects as big as US$ 50 million at a given time (In high-tech industries, including Aviation, Oil & Gas, Airports, Manufacturing, Broadcast & Media).
• Regularly researches, analyzes trends and speaks at leadership forums (Presented at 130+ events).
• Founder- IoTSG, the biggest IoT Ecosystem in Southeast Asia. (7000+ professionals in the network, as of Dec 22).
• ASEAN Leader- AIoT User Group, enabling enterprise-grade AIoT, Digital Twin use case
• Expert knowledge of innovation ecosystem and venture building (Evaluated 200 + Startups, scaleups, against their role, value and play in the digital ecosystem).
• Managed multi-cultural and location projects and team size of 50+ professionals.
• Developed digitalization strategy, conducted leadership workshops, and created blueprints for global organizations.
• Established multiple Digital Project Management Offices (DPMOs) and best program management practices to help organizations be profitable, accelerate, and scale new initiatives.
• Leading voice in Singapore, Southeast Asia on Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, & Industry 4.0.
- CK earned his Bachelor of Technology degree in Electrical Engineering from The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, and a joint Master of Technological Design, Mechatronics from The National University of Singapore & The TU/e Netherlands. CK was an EDB Singapore scholar during his Master's degree program.
- CK lives with his family in Singapore and has traveled extensively in Asia, managing different cultures & dynamics. He is a Singapore Permanent Resident since 2005.