Henry KK Tan
IT DIrector
Singapore
Summary
A Passionate Tech Leader with >27 years of combined Business Process and Information Technology experience. Grounded with sincere People skills across all levels with cross-functional expertise across IT, Engineering, Marketing and Project Management. Led and managed Major Application Development, ERP Migration, e-Business transformation, Digitization Projects, Employee Engagement Support, Program Management Office, HRIT collaboration, for Global MNCs, and Local Large Enterprise. Extensive travel experience in all continents, and an adaptable Bilingual communicator/Certified Facilitator and Coach. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
22
22
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Director of Digitalization and IT Ops
Woh Hup Pte Ltd
2023.05 - 2023.11
- Reorganized and prepared the local construction company's IT Org for Regional investment and expansion plans with technology.
- Digitization of traditional workflows and processes with ServiceNow, and in-house Application Development Team set up at Hanoi, Vietnam.
- Alignment with IMDA and BCA on local Digitization drive and extended collaboration to Japanese, and China Robotics companies.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and fulfilled Cybersecurity, Audit, and ISO requirements.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality, for site monitoring tool.
Head of APACT IT Support
LinkedIn Singapore Pte Ltd
2017.09 - 2023.05
- Strategic Advisor to APAC Executive Management Team for technology adoption and Business Enablement, for LinkedIn platform as a Service.
- Participated in Business Quarterly Planning/Reviews at both Global CIO and Exec, and Regional Management Team
- Lead Regional IT Application and End-user support teams, and support Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, and Singapore (HQ), for 7000 end-users.
- Spear-headed and developed the "Work from Home" policies and remote support during Covid-19 Pandemic, and facilitated the "Return to Office" project post Pandemic.
- Developed and deployed Unified Communications Process in Global and Regional teams, and advocated Employee Self-service to reduce dependency on human support during Covid-19 Pandemic.
- Utilized data visualization and data management skills to support the LinkedIn Data Scientists, Talent Insights Team, and Glint (Big Data Crunching, Business Analytics and People Analytics)
- Lead IT and Workspace teams to provide new Built-out at Japan, Malaysia, Manila, etc.
- Collaborate with EMEA, and NAMER regional partners to standardize IT policies and procedures, including Global Helpdesk Outsourcing.
- Key member of the Accessibility Support team to provide Inclusivity Support for Employees with mental/physical handicap
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing Automation and Idea Generation projects from concept to completion.
Operations Director (start-up)
Journey Mercies
2016.09 - 2017.08
- Started a Logistics delivery company to assist SME in stationary, gifts, and delicate plants (Bonsai)
- Leverage on mobile apps customized from Lalamove and Ninja Van for remote tracking of good and vessels to provide real time ETA
PMO and Application Support Director
APAC Emerson Automation Singapore Pte Ltd
2005.06 - 2016.09
- Regional PMO Director leading 50 tech staffs for APAC region supporting 60k employees across 20 countries/site offices.
- Pioneered the enhancement of corporate communication skills and Branding strategies via E-business initiatives to support Business penetration from traditional platforms to Wei Bo.
- Organized and prioritized transitions and Oracle Migration from MFG Pro / SAP/ Baan / JDE for >20 sites including application development, customization in Oracle apps.
- Independently managed and outsourced End User support to Merlin (now Defunct) to set up Global 24x7 Help desks from ground zero for APAC region.
- Company-wide Microsoft SharePoint and migrated self-service employee publishing globally for Knowledge management to Intranet and Internet portals.
- Managed Solution Architects and Principle Engineers, to deliver automation applications for PlantWeb remote monitoring projects.
- Chaired Change Control Steering Committee for monthly enterprise-wide Application development initiatives.
- Ran Road-shows across multiple sites for enterprise-wise projects.
Senior Manager, IT PMO
Philips Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd
1995.06 - 2015.05
- Progressed from a Test and Equipment Engineer providing IT automation support on the manufacturing floor to various business disciplines in Industrial Engineering, Product Marketing, Project Management, and IT Head of Line of Business (For Consumer Electronics, and Domestic Appliances/Personal Care)
- Gained multi-disciplinary experience across key product divisions and exposure
- International deployment stints included working in China for 1 year, and Italy for 6 months.
Education
Master’s in Business Administration - MBA (International Management)
University of London, Royal Holloway College
United Kingdom 1999.05 - 2001.05
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering - Electrical And Electronic Engineering
Nanyang Technological University
Singapore 1991.05 - 1995.05
GCE 'A' Level - Double Mathematics And Physics
Victoria Junior College
Singapore 1987.01 - 1998.05
GCE 'O' Level - undefined
Victoria School
1982.01 - 1986.05
Skills
Contract Management
undefinedPersonal Information
- Place of Birth: Singapore
- Date of Birth: 03/25/1970
- Nationality: Singaporean
- Driving License: Class 3
References
- Assaf Tarnopolsky, Snr Vice President, Genesys, +65 97734266
- Olivier Legrand, MD/VP, LinkedIn, +65 96569060
- Henk Balsters, CIO (retired), Emerson, +447900700543
Extracurricular Activities
Volunteer, PAP Grassroots, Singapore, 05/01/2013, 05/01/2014, Volunteer to draft appeals for legal issues, and help raise funds to provide food and transportation needs for the less fortunate in Taman Jurong Precinct working under the team lead of Senior Minister, Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam
Timeline
Director of Digitalization and IT Ops
Woh Hup Pte Ltd
2023.05 - 2023.11
Head of APACT IT Support
LinkedIn Singapore Pte Ltd
2017.09 - 2023.05
Operations Director (start-up)
Journey Mercies
2016.09 - 2017.08
PMO and Application Support Director
APAC Emerson Automation Singapore Pte Ltd
2005.06 - 2016.09
Master’s in Business Administration - MBA (International Management)
University of London, Royal Holloway College
1999.05 - 2001.05
Senior Manager, IT PMO
Philips Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd
1995.06 - 2015.05
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering - Electrical And Electronic Engineering
Nanyang Technological University
1991.05 - 1995.05
GCE 'A' Level - Double Mathematics And Physics
Victoria Junior College
1987.01 - 1998.05
GCE 'O' Level - undefined
Victoria School
1982.01 - 1986.05
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