LEE KOK THONG
Managing Director
Summary
I have dedicated over 20 years in Defence & Security technology domain in the Public Sector while serving out two scholarship bonds. As a highly-motivated, tech-savvy and results-orientated leader in the government sector, I have a proven track record of delivering excellent programme outcomes and leading technological transformation through sound knowledge of technology usage and strong project management skills. My diverse skill sets - ranging from Cybersecurity, Cloud, IT Infra to Ssystem Architecting have also allowed me to successfully contributed in various key technical leadership positions in HTX and DSTA. My overseas appointment was further testimony of my ability to learn fast and work smart in challenging new areas. Looking to secure a position in related ICT field, where I can bring immediate and strategic value and develop current skillset further.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
37
37
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Managing Director
TechX Ventures
10.2024 - Current
- To create the equivalent of “SG Air Show” event called Milipol-TechX Summit (MTX) so as to establish SG as the Homeland Security Networking Hub leveraging HTX’s development for MHA Operational using cutting-edge Science & Technology.
- We work with key HTX stakeholders - Industry Partners, local and foreign Government Organisations to exhibit and showcase as well as organize a thought-leadership Conference for debate and discussion.
- We create new ventures, innovations and collaborations to firmly establish the outreach of HTX to likeminded Partners
Director Cybersecurity Centre of Expertise
HTX
07.2020 - 09.2023
- I lead in the Cybersecurity development and capability transformation for HomeTeam Departments (HTDs) needs.
- I lead a team of 30+ directly under my charge in architecting, cybersecurity consultancy (projects & threat-risk assessment), governance and cyber operations - from Exercises, VA/PT to SOC.
- I also supervise the Agency CISOs teams that are forward-deployed as an extended arm of cybersecurity inside the HTDs.
- I have developed a Cybersecurity competency Framework for commoditizing of cyber skills across the HTX.
- The team has also embarked with the development of experts in Cloud Security, DevSecOps, IoT Sec and Comms Sec(4G/5G) to accelerate the digital transformation.
Director C4I Centre of Expertise
Home Team Science & Technology Agency (HTX)
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Home Team Science & Technology Agency (HTX) formed in Dec 2019.
- DSTA officer seconded to HTX as leader of the embedded DSTA team (10) providing a whole range of solutions for HTX including software development in C2, Cybersecurity SOC, IT Infrastructure Transformation Studies, Maritime Solutions to Consultancy in Video Analytics solutions.
Director C3 & Op Systems, Op-Tech Group
DSTA
11.2015 - 12.2019
- As a senior officer representing DSTA, I held concurrent DSTA and MHA senior position to direct the development of MHA C4I (Command & Control, Computing and Communications) & Sensemaking and Surveillance capability.
- At strategic forums, I also provide technology-related advice to top MHA leadership.
- I lead a direct group of six senior officers to masterplan and system architect managing a budget of average $200M annually.
- We delivered major engineering masterplans as well as key ICT projects.
- Specifically in Transmission Network, Data Centre and Cloud transformation, Cybersecurity SOC, Mobility solution, Command & Control solutions for HomeTeam Joint Command Centre, Video and Data Lakes, Crisis Information Management Systems, Video Surveillance and Analytics platform and solutions etc.
- Integral member of the Think-tank for the MHA new Science & Technology Transformation reporting to 2nd Permanent Secretary Home Affairs.
Head Capability Development (OPS INFRA)
DSTA
01.2014 - 10.2015
- I led a new department of more than 100+ personnel to deliver and maintain end-to-end IT infrastructure (Server, Client, Storage, Data Centers, Network infra, Security and Network Ops Centre, Transmission, Videoconferencing etc) and security (Firewalls, IDS, Data Diodes, DMZ, SOC etc) solution for all the SAF C2 Operational Systems.
- Annually, I managed around 80-100 projects with a combined annual IT budget of around S$200M.
- I have also developed competency roadmaps, cost benchmarking, project governance & SOPs, reference architectures, risk mitigation techniques and business innovations for the whole team.
Head Defence Technology Office (Europe)
Ministry of Defence
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Based in Paris, I managed the Defence technological cooperation between key European countries (France, Germany, Sweden, UK, Italy) primarily through the mutual programmes and agenda established at the high level bilateral committees.
- During my tenure, my office have also initiated and nurtured several new R&D capabilities cooperation (IT & Cybersecurity, CBRN, Protection etc) through our scouting with the industry, government and research institutes.
Principal Architect (Integrated Weapon System)
DSTA
05.2009 - 12.2010
- I led a cross-disciplinary team from the defence ecosystem (DSTA, DSO and SAF) of ten members on a highly complex, a first-of-its-kind C2 programme valued at hundreds of million dollars, to negotiate and deliver the frontend planning with an overseas partner.
Programme Manager (Masterplanning and Systems Architecting & C4I)
DSTA
05.2007 - 04.2009
- I co-authored several endorsed Systems and IT architecture Masterplans.
- As part of organization objective to promulgate system architecting, I conducted workshops to accelerate its adoption in other Divisions.
- Concurrently I also ran a development Programme that consisted of new experimentation projects on new communications protocols and its simulations for the SAF battlefield needs.
- The prototypes outcome was fundamental as it reduced the risk for future adoption.
Assistant Director, Future Systems Directorate
Ministry of Defence
12.2004 - 04.2007
- Seconded to MINDEF as the technical, project management and procurement expertise within a small group of professionals consisting of elite SAF officers, I help to conceptualise and experiment new warfighting concepts for the SAF/MINDEF.
- Several prototypes were also delivered and experimented to validate these concepts.
Network Engineer and Project Manager (Networks)
Defence Science & Technology Agency (DSTA)
08.1999 - 06.2003
- Led a team of five engineers on more complex data network implementation and Operation & Support.
- Appointed Secretary to the Management Committee.
- I was awarded DSTA Awards and Defence Technology Prize awards for the projects.
- Designed, planned and implemented data, voice and video enterprise and Command & Control networks.
- These included platforms such as Ships, Radars, Air and Naval Bases.
Education
O-level - undefined
The Chinese High School
01.1984 - 01.1990
A-levels - undefined
Hwa Chong Junior College
01.1991 - 01.1997
Diplome d’ingenieur - Electrical Engineering
Ecole D’ingenieur EPF
01.1991 - 01.1997
MSc - Telecommunications
King’s College London
MSc - Defence Systems, Information Assurance
NUS and US Naval Postgraduate School
01.2003 - 01.2022
Skills
- Networks
- Networking Infrastructure
- Communications
- Command & Control Systems for National Security
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud
- Security
- CCNA
- CCNP
- ADA
- LISP
- C
- C
- Java
- Microsoft Office
Past Achievements
- 1991, Public Service Commission Undergraduate Scholarship (OPEN) to France
- 2003, DSTA Individual Excellence Awards and Defence Technological Prize.
- 2003, DSTA Postgraduate Scholarship, TDSI Initiative Programme (NUS and US Naval Postgraduate School)
- 2005, Certified Systems Engineer Professional, Institute of Engineers Singapore
- 2007, Attained technical title of Senior Principal Engineer. General Management Programme, NUS Business School, NUS
- 2008, Firefly Leadership Programme (organised for Statutory Boards and Ministries)
- 2019, The Public Administration Medal (Bronze)
Skills Training
Senior Principal Engineer, Proficiency Level 4 – Networks, Networking Infrastructure, Communications, Command & Control Systems for National Security, Cybersecurity, English, Chinese, French (Spoken & Written), CCNA/CCNP, ADA, LISP, C, C++, Java, Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, Visio, CISSP 2021, Government IM8, VAPT, Red Teaming, Threat Intelligence and Hunting, Azure Administrators (AZ104), Security(AZ500), Google GCP courses, Zero Trust arranged by Google, AWS Cloud Security, Redhat Container Solution
Interests Family Situation
Travelling, Reading non-fiction books, Chess, Cycling, Cooking, Susie Lim, Emma, 12
Date Of Availability
For senior position, need to serve 2 months’ notice.
Personal Information
- Expected Salary: Current: HTX Superscale Grade, XT12.
- Ethnicity: Chinese
- Date of Birth: 03/25/72
Timeline
Managing Director
TechX Ventures
10.2024 - Current
Director Cybersecurity Centre of Expertise
HTX
07.2020 - 09.2023
Director C4I Centre of Expertise
Home Team Science & Technology Agency (HTX)
12.2019 - 06.2020
Director C3 & Op Systems, Op-Tech Group
DSTA
11.2015 - 12.2019
Head Capability Development (OPS INFRA)
DSTA
01.2014 - 10.2015
Head Defence Technology Office (Europe)
Ministry of Defence
01.2011 - 12.2013
Principal Architect (Integrated Weapon System)
DSTA
05.2009 - 12.2010
Programme Manager (Masterplanning and Systems Architecting & C4I)
DSTA
05.2007 - 04.2009
Assistant Director, Future Systems Directorate
Ministry of Defence
12.2004 - 04.2007
MSc - Defence Systems, Information Assurance
NUS and US Naval Postgraduate School
01.2003 - 01.2022
Network Engineer and Project Manager (Networks)
Defence Science & Technology Agency (DSTA)
08.1999 - 06.2003
A-levels - undefined
Hwa Chong Junior College
01.1991 - 01.1997
Diplome d’ingenieur - Electrical Engineering
Ecole D’ingenieur EPF
01.1991 - 01.1997
O-level - undefined
The Chinese High School
01.1984 - 01.1990
MSc - Telecommunications
King’s College London
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