Keynote and speakers
Thursday, 21 May 2026
Sands Expo & Convention Centre
10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956
We’re bringing you the insights you need to take on tomorrow. Join us to hear from AI visionaries, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ experts and your peers who are redefining how we all work.
Keynote SpeakersÌýÌý& Emcee
Jason Lai
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Principal Conductor of the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory; Former Associate Conductor of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and Hong Kong Sinfonietta
Jason Lai is the Principal Conductor at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory, and former Associate Conductor of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and Hong Kong Sinfonietta. He’s been a prominent figure in Singapore’s musical life since his arrival in 2010, but also active internationally giving masterclasses in Europe and China. He has also guest conducted the New Japan Philharmonic, Orchestra of the Swan, and Podlasie Opera Philharmonic in Poland. Recent appearances included the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and Macao Orchestra.
Yvonne Chan
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Emcee
Former CNA News Anchor
Yvonne Chan is an accomplished news presenter and highly skilled moderator with over 20 years of hosting live events and moderating panel discussions. She has chaired many keynote dialogues with discussion topics focusing on geopolitics, sustainability, leadership and transition finance.
During her decade at Channel NewsAsia (CNA), Yvonne covered many live ‘breaking news’ events including the Trump-Kim and ASEAN summits. Most notably, she co-anchored CNA’s flagship weekday breakfast programme, First Look Asia for more than two years.
Prior to switching careers to the media industry, Yvonne was a Management Associate with HSBC Singapore before moving on to work at HSBC London’s group management office. She graduated with first class honours in Economics from the National University of Singapore.
Customer Speakers
Ajay Pimpalshende
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Director Product & Program Management
JLL
Ajay is an Executive Leader in Corporate Transformation and AI/ML Innovation at JLL, where he serves as the Director of Product & Program Management. A standout leader within the organisation, he was recognised as the JLL Employee of the Year in 2023 for his exceptional contributions. Ajay is at the forefront of technological advancement, currently holding a patent in final approval for a significant AI/ML innovation. Beyond his corporate leadership and technical achievements, he is an accomplished author, having written 'The Inner Ascent.' His unique expertise combines high-level strategic transformation with cutting-edge product development, positioning him as a pivotal figure in driving JLL’s innovation agenda and future-ready digital solutions.
AurakandaÌý Attavipach
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Chief People Officer
Minor International Public Company Limited
Aurakanda Attavipach is the Chief People Officer of Minor International, where she leads people and digital transformation across world-class organisations. Recognised as one of the 100 most influential HR Leaders in Southeast Asia from 2023–2025, she received the 2025 ‘Leader of Leader’ award for excellence in leadership development. Aurakanda has extensive experience across Marketing, Operations, and Human Resources, previously serving as Chief Operating Officer at Lotus’s and holding dual leadership roles at adidas Group. At MINOR, she established the Global People & Culture Centre of Excellence to strengthen people practices and synergise business groups. Under her leadership, MINOR has achieved global recognition, including TIME’s World’s Best Companies and SEEK APAC Employer of the Year 2025/26.
Dudi Arisandi
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Chief People Officer
tiket.com
Dudi Arisandi is the Chief People Officer at tiket.com, where he has led HR Transformation at tiket.com since 2019, establishing the company as a Best Company to Work for in Asia for five consecutive years and other massive recognitions. With over 25 years of experience across various industries, Dudi has held key leadership roles at Kraft Heinz, SC Johnson, SOGO, and Hero Supermarket. A highly recognised figure in the region, he was named Asia’s Best HR Leader 2024 and featured as an Indonesia HR Icon from 2023–2026 by ETHRWorld Southeast Asia. Beyond his corporate role, Dudi serves as the Chairman of PMSM Indonesia (Indonesia HR Society), Mentor at Endeavor Indonesia and also professional coach. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Math and a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering.
Ivan Ng
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Chief Technology Officer
City Developments Limited
With 30 years of experience leading global businesses and digital teams, Ivan brings deep expertise in international markets, digital strategy, and risk governance. He has extensive international operating experience across growth markets, having spent 16 years based in China, Japan, the United States, Indonesia, and Thailand. Ivan is currently Chief Technology Officer at City Developments Limited. He previously served as President of Strategic Business at Pactera, where he led the expansion of international markets for one of China’s largest services companies ahead of its NASDAQ IPO. He was also the Asia Managing Director at ServiceNow, where he built and scaled the company’s Greater China and ASEAN businesses.
Judy Ng
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Managing Director and Group Financial Controller
DBS Bank
Judy Ng is the Managing Director and Group Financial Controller at DBS Bank. As lead financial steward, she orchestrates all accounting operations, ensures unimpeachable financial statements, and contributes to the bank's strategic financial direction. Her 19-year tenure at DBS includes serving as CFO for the Institutional Banking Group, where she grew new revenue streams through initiatives such as 'Digital Economy' and 'Ecosystems', and rolled out the 'IBG Sustainability Balance Sheet & Income' to drive ESG for clients. Previously, Judy spent ten years at Credit Suisse First Boston, leaving as Director and Asia-Pac head for the Global Capital & Balance Sheet Management team. She is a Fellow Chartered Accountant of Singapore and currently serves as Vice President of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants.
Patrick Loughnane
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Accounting Systems Lead
Binance
Patrick Loughnane began his career atÌýJPMorgan Private Bank, leading early process automation efforts before moving into the startup and scale-up space. He helped growÌýZendeskÌýthrough its IPO and later joined Unity TechnologiesÌýahead of theirs. At Kraken, he spent five years building and scaling the Enterprise Systems function, overseeing HRIS, ERP, and financial systems. Now atÌýBinance, Patrick focuses on accounting and financial systems, driving data validation and process optimization through AI and agentic operations. An early adopter ofÌýOpenClaw, his work centers on the transition from workflows to prompts and systems of record to systems of action, advocating that the back office should be orchestrated rather than merely operated.
Ruth Kerr
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Head of People & Culture
PropertyGuru Group
Ruth is the Head of People & Culture at PropertyGuru Group, where she is responsible for fostering a thriving, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture. She plays a critical role in aligning people strategies with overarching business goals, ensuring the organisation attracts, retains, and develops top talent within the property technology sector. Ruth leads a team of over 40 People & Culture experts and is committed to driving technology adoption and leading organisation design to maximise effectiveness. A global HR Director with two decades of experience, she specialises in partnering with C-Suite and global leadership teams across financial services, technology, and global MNCs. Ruth thrives on managing teams across business partnering, talent acquisition, and talent development.
Partner Speakers
Gaston Carrion
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Managing Director Global HR, Reinvention Lead
Accenture
Gaston Carrion is a Managing Director at Accenture based in Singapore, leading the Global HR Reinvention team for Talent. He believes HR is at an inflection point — where it must reshape its purpose to drive greater business impact. With over 20 years of experience, Gaston partners with CHROs on large scale transformation programs, focusing on how Gen AI and Agentic technology are redefining the workforce and powering Human+AI Reinvention. He holds a Global Executive MBA from London Business School, Columbia Business School, and Hong Kong University. Originally from Argentina, he has built his career across Argentina, Australia, and Singapore.
Anirban Dass
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Vice President - Payroll & Professional Services, APAC & ANZ
Strada
Anirban Dass is an accomplished and forward-thinking business leader with over 20 years of strategic leadership experience in technology, consulting, partnerships, business processes, and payroll services space. As Vice President of Strada, he is responsible for driving growth and leading business strategy in Asia Pacific and ANZ region, helping enterprise clients revamp their approach and resolve complex challenges Anirban's culture-rich experience and background across the United States, India, Asia, Middle East and Australia have allowed him to build strong and diverse teams enabling growth and value creation.
Wilson Halim
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Finance Solution and Delivery Lead APAC
Strada
Wilson Halim leads Finance and Delivery for Strada in the APAC region, specializing in solving complex financial deployments and making them seamless for clients. With a proven track record of guiding organizations through challenging transformations, Wilson is recognized for his strategic leadership, client-centric approach, and ability to deliver smooth, impactful outcomes across diverse markets.
Kurt Proctor-Parker
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²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ Lead Alliance Partner
Deloitte
Kurt Proctor-Parker is a Technology Partner at Deloitte and the APJ Lead Alliance Partner for ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ, as well as Human Capital Offering Leader in APJ. ÌýWith over 30 years’ experience, he has led enterprise-wide transformation programs across Australia, the US and South Africa, spanning HR, Finance, Procurement, and Customer domains.
Kurt leads Deloitte’s ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ practice across Australia and APJ, overseeing strategic accounts and some of the region’s most complex transformations. He is known for bridging workforce strategy and enterprise technology - helping CIOs, CHROs & CFOs translate innovation into scalable, business-led outcomes.
²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ Speakers
Jess O’Reilly
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General Manager, ASEAN
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As General Manager for ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ ASEAN, Jess O’Reilly leads regional sales strategy and growth. Based in Singapore, she brings over 15 years of technology experience and a deep understanding of customer needs. With a passion for enabling their success, O’Reilly drives digital innovation and business growth, committed to helping them leverage the power of AI within the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ platform to navigate digital transformation and build a future-ready workforce. She strongly believes in leveraging businesses as a platform for positive change, fostering greater diversity,Ìý and inclusivity within the technology sector.
Darren Koch
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Vice President, Product Management & General Manager, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ GO
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Darren Koch is a product executive dedicated to building the technology that helps organisations thrive in a changing world. As Vice President and General Manager of ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ GO, Darren leads the delivery of market-specific innovation, ensuring ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµâ€™s unified platform meets the unique needs of every customer segment.
A seasoned leader with a deep history in AI, Darren has been operationalising machine learning for over a decade—from building large-scale AI systems at Expedia to launching the first AI-driven products at Duetto. Today, he leverages this expertise to advance ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµâ€™s intelligent platform, creating seamless, AI-enhanced experiences that drive real business value.
Pei Woan Wong
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Senior Director, Solution Consulting, ASEAN
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Armed with a Computer Science degree, Pei Woan was passionate about coding and planning to settle in a programming role upon graduation. Her first job landed her in the HR world at a large conglomerate and since then, she has never looked back. For almost 20 years, Pei Woan built her career deep in the discipline of HR and Technology recommending and managing transformation projects across organisations.Ìý
Pei Woan currently manages a team of solution consultants at ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ for Asia. She constantly sets internal benchmarks in employee engagement that includes employee health, well-being and diversity. As part of her leadership portfolio, she also chairs the Field Innovation Champions team for Customer Experience across Asia Pacific.
Katy Colletto
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Vice President, oCHRO Product Marketing
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With over 25 years of experience driving innovation at the intersection of technology and human capital, Katy currently serves as theÌýVice President of Product Marketing at ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ. Over her decade-long tenure, she has been instrumental in scaling ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµâ€™s portfolio from five core products to nearly thirty, specifically leading the strategy for theÌýOffice of the CHRO.
A specialist in high-growth transitions, she has successfully integrated pivotal acquisitions—including RallyTeam, Peakon, HiredScore, and Paradox—and spearheaded the launch of transformative solutions like ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ AI Agents for HR, Learning, and Talent Optimisation. Her career is anchored by global leadership roles at Castlight Health, Oracle, and British Telecom, providing her with a deep perspective on the enterprise technology landscape.
Paul Abeton
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Principal Product Manager, oCFO Product Strategy
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Paul Abeton is a Principal Product Manager in ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµâ€™s Office of the CFO (oCFO) Strategy team, where he helps shape the vision and roadmap for ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµâ€™s finance solutions. A qualified accountant with nearly 10 years at ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ, he combines product and finance expertise to help organisations modernise how their finance teams operate. Drawing on prior roles implementing ERP systems and leading finance teams, Paul brings a practical perspective on how modern cloud technology, real-time data, and AI-enabled processes can strengthen control, improve insight, and enable more agile finance operations.
Luke Bebbington
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Strategic Industry Advisor
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Luke is a commercially focused finance leader with deep expertise in finance strategy, transformation, and operational execution. He has led multi-country finance programmes, built high-performing teams, and driven efficiency and growth through technology, AI, automation, and process optimisation.
With a background spanning audit, finance leadership, and large-scale transformation, Luke has worked across banking, investment management, media and SaaS, helping organisations simplify complexity and adapt to change. He understands both the operational and strategic sides of finance, combining hands-on leadership with a vision for the future of the CFO function.
Shan Moorthy
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Chief Technology Officer, Asia Pacific
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Shan Moorthy is the Chief Technology Officer for APAC at ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ. Shan has led technology and data functions as a senior IT executive, CTO and CDO with grand success in key enterprises across ANZ and APAC, achieving digital revolutions within the media, retail, banking, and telecommunications industries by retiring sprawling, monolithic ERP, HCM, CRM, and data systems and replacing them with modern, cloud platforms. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Shan loves combining deep technical knowledge of Software Engineering, Data and AI, with business strategy and commercial acumen. Outside of work, he enjoys time with his family and is a mechanic, tinkerer, and hacker on classic cars, home automation, hydroponics, and other electronics which are in a constant state of iterative improvement.
Sanjay Nathoo
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Regional Sales Director
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A seasoned technologist with over two decades of experience at the intersection of innovation and enterprise growth, Sanjay currently serves as the Regional Sales Director – Center of Excellence at ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ. In this role, he leads the strategic integration and deployment of ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµâ€™s cutting-edge AI acquisitions, specialising in the evolution of talent intelligence, automated contract management, and custom built platforms.
Sanjay is dedicated to helping organisations navigate the shift from legacy systems to AI-driven ecosystems. By bridging the gap between sophisticated technical architecture and real-world business outcomes, he empowers companies to harness AI not just as a tool, but as a core driver of talent optimisation and operational agility.
Yeji Kim
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Head of Solution Consulting, ASEAN
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Yeji Kim is the Head of Consulting, Growth Markets at ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ, where she leads strategic initiatives to drive business expansion and digital transformation. With over a decade of experience in consulting and technology, she specialises in finance transformation and operational efficiency.
Yeji is an expert at identifying process bottlenecks and modernising reporting workflows for global organisations. Before joining ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ, she held leadership roles in solution engineering and consulting across South East Asia. Known for bridging the gap between technical innovation and business goals, Yeji empowers companies to navigate complex markets with integrated, data-driven strategies.
Andy Prachuablarb
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Sana APAC Lead
Sana Labs
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Audrey Chan
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Sana APAC Founding Go-To-Market (GTM) Manager
Sana Labs
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Isabel Gao
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Principal Solution Consultant, HCM
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11 years helping global organisation land HCM digital transformation in APAC: 32 enterprise HCM projects across ASEAN, ANZ, HKTW and Korea; competitive wins; and building the APAC Partner SC Enablement Programme.
Chariya Suthinoon
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Principal, Enterprise Architect
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Chariya Suthinoon is an Enterprise Architect at ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ focused on ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ technologies and AI-related products such as ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ Build – including ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ Extend, Agent Builder, integrations, security and AI-driven use cases. She partners with organisations across ASEAN to help them unlock more value from the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ platform by leveraging ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ technology, designing application extensibility with low-code/no-code products, and creating secure integration patterns that connect ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ with the wider enterprise landscape. By combining deep product knowledge with a pragmatic, outcome-driven approach, Chariya helps customers modernise experiences for employees and managers, automate manual processes and lay the groundwork for scalable AI solutions.
Jiten Khemlani
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Product Specialist
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Jiten Khemlani is a Product Specialist focused on ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ Build — including ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ Extend, Sana Agent Builder and Data Cloud. He partners with organisations across Asia to help them unlock the full potential of the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ platform by identifying use-cases for low-code/no-code applications, custom agents and connecting with their external data warehouses with zero-copy data. With his expertise across the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ eco-system, including being with a partner and customer, Jiten works closely with customers, prospects and internal teams to drive adoption, accelerate time-to-value, and build scalable solutions that evolve with the business.
Eunice Lim
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Director, Corporate Affairs, APAC & Japan
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Eunice Lim is Director, Corporate Affairs for ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ in Asia Pacific and Japan, a leading provider of enterprise cloud services delivering financial management, human capital management, and analytics applications. In this role, Eunice is responsible for managing ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµâ€™s engagement with policy makers in the region, driving ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµâ€™s corporate and digital policy agenda in data protection, cybersecurity, AI, and skills development, as well as building program initiatives for ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµâ€™s public sector businesses in various APAC markets.
Dominic Chia
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Senior Principal, Solution Consultant
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Dominic is a veteran presales leader with over 30 years of experience, including 13 years at the forefront of ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ solutions. Renowned for his consultative approach and regional success, he brings a unique "endurance mindset" to the boardroom—a grit forged through 10 full marathons and maintained today through a rigorous daily ritual of weighted-vest walking and swimming. This commitment to preparation defines his approach to every complex RFP. Beyond his role as a cloud evangelist, he is a dedicated hawker connoisseur who navigates local food scenes with the same research-driven conviction he uses in business. Whether finishing his morning laps or hunting for the city’s best char kway teow, Dominic exemplifies the power of bringing one’s whole, passionate self to every endeavour.
Naviti Mardia
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Senior Value Manager
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Naviti Mardia is a strategic Sr. Value Manager with 15 years of professional excellence, backed by an MBA in Finance. Her career began in the rigors of accounting, providing a rock-solid financial foundation that propelled her into eight years of transformation consulting. This diverse background paved the way for her current three-year tenure at ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ, where she helps clients in maximising ROI.
With ten years of experience in Asia, Naviti is an expert at navigating complex regional markets. She is a specialist in transforming financial insights into sustainable value, driving bottom-line impact through strategic agility and commercial leadership.
Linh Chu
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Senior Value Manager
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Linh is a Senior Value Manager with ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ ASEAN, dedicated to helping companies maximise the economic benefits of using ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµâ€™s AI-driven platform. She works closely with prospects and customers to align ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ's capabilities with their strategic goals, translating complex technological investments into measurable ROI and sustainable digital transformation.
With over a decade of experience advising on strategy and operational excellence—spanning management consulting at PwC and DHL, and enterprise tech at Infor and ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµâ€”Linh provides the strategic clarity executives need to confidently embark on their transformational journey. She empowers leaders to unlock scalable operational efficiency, reclaim human capacity, and drive tangible business value in an increasingly competitive market.
Alvin Leung
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Senior Enterprise Architect
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Alvin Leung is an Enterprise Architect specialising in AI-driven transformation, helping organisations align technology strategy with measurable business outcomes. He has extensive experience designing scalable, secure architectures across cloud platforms, data ecosystems, and enterprise applications, with a strong focus on integrating AI into existing landscapes. Alvin partners closely with business and IT stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical, future-ready solutions that leverage machine learning, automation, and analytics. Passionate about responsible innovation, he advocates for architecture practices that balance experimentation with robust governance, security, and ethics in AI.