DAPIT KESUMA (DAVE)
Singapore
Summary
Business-IT leader with 16+ years of experience driving digital transformation, advanced analytics, and commercial optimization across shipping and retail. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, implement AI-driven solutions, and deliver enterprise-wide initiatives that improve profitability and operational performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Trade Development & Planning
Pacific International Lines
Singapore
10.2024 - Current
- Lead business development and analytics initiatives to optimize commercial performance and operational efficiency across liner operations.
- Contributed to achieving 102% vessel utilization vs target, supporting 10% YoY improvement across the organization
- Lead Business Development & Data Analytics and Standard Costing teams (7 members) to drive pricing and yield optimization
- Developed AI Copilot agents for vessel utilization and reefer business, reducing manual data analysis effort and improving speed and accuracy of commercial decision-making
- Leveraged AI-driven insights to identify commodity opportunities and optimize cargo mix, enhancing revenue potential
- Led enterprise migration from Tableau to Power BI, strengthening data governance and enabling faster, more consistent decision-making across business units
- Drove Out-of-Gauge process transformation using Lean methodology, improving end-to-end workflow efficiency
- Drove implementation of Hypercards and AI 2.0 using (Micro) Strategy platform
- Delivered actionable insights to senior stakeholders across IT, Finance, and Operations to support strategic decisions
Application Manager
Pacific International Lines
Singapore
05.2021 - 09.2024
- Managed core enterprise systems and led digital transformation initiatives across commercial and trade operational domains.
- Led development of Pricing Management Tool, enabling faster quote generation and improving speed-to-market against competitors
- Delivered multiple large-scale initiatives including global finance system, cargo flow analytics, and system onboarding
- Managed cross-border team (12 members) across onshore and offshore locations
- Acted as key IT-business partner for Service Management (Booking, Documentation, Commercial) and Trade Management (Pricing and Cargo Flow), aligning stakeholders and translating business needs into scalable solutions
- Led data migration and served as Project Manager and Business Analyst across key transformation initiatives
Business Analyst / Subject Matter Expert
Diebold Nixdorf
08.2018 - 04.2021
- Delivered retail system implementations and integrations across POS and payment platforms
- Led requirements gathering, solution design, and end-to-end delivery including UAT and rollout
- Partnered with global stakeholders to align business needs with technical solutions
Assistant IT Manager
Charles & Keith Group
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Led IT business solutions team (6 members) across regional retail operations
- Managed ERP, POS, eCommerce, CRM, and supply chain systems across multiple countries
- Implemented digital initiatives including mobile POS and cashless payment solutions
Business Analyst, Senior Software Engineer
Global Gossip | Accenture
- Delivered SAP implementations, data migration, and system development across retail and consulting environments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Parahyangan Catholic University
Indonesia06-2010
Information Technology
Parahyangan Catholic University
Indonesia06-2010
Skills
- Business Transformation AI & Automation Data Analytics & BI
- Commercial Optimization Stakeholder Management Agile Delivery
- Process Improvement (Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt) Scrum Master Systems Thinking Lego Serious Play
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (2026)
- PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (NUS-ISS)
- Scrum Master
- Systems Thinking
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages: English, Bahasa Indonesia, Mandarin, Hokkien, Japanese (Basic)
Timeline
Manager, Trade Development & Planning
Pacific International Lines
10.2024 - Current
Application Manager
Pacific International Lines
05.2021 - 09.2024
Business Analyst / Subject Matter Expert
Diebold Nixdorf
08.2018 - 04.2021
Assistant IT Manager
Charles & Keith Group
02.2017 - 08.2018
Business Analyst, Senior Software Engineer
Global Gossip | Accenture
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Parahyangan Catholic University
Information Technology
Parahyangan Catholic University
Awards
Microsoft AI Hackathon Winner (2026), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (2026), Delivered 10% YoY improvement in vessel utilization through data-driven strategies, Led enterprise analytics and digital transformation initiatives
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Tools: Power BI, Tableau, AI Copilot, MicroStrategy, SAP