Hi, I’m
Max Tan
Regional Cybersecurity Specialist (OT)
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Fortinet Singapore Pte. Ltd.Singapore
Regional System Engineer
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Led the expansion of Fortinet's Operational Technology (OT) business across North Asia (China, Taiwan, Korea), ANZ, India, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia
- Served as a trusted advisor and technical architect for OT cybersecurity solutions within the organization, leveraging the Fortinet technology stack
- Successfully implemented a comprehensive OT security solution utilizing Fortinet's technology stack, encompassing Endpoint Protection (EPP, EDR), Next Generation Firewall (NGFW), Network Access Controls, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), SIEM, SOAR, NOC tools, Sandbox & Deception Technology for OT, and integration with leading OT Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) like Nozomi, Claroty, Armis, Otorio, and Medigate
- Developed impactful OT cybersecurity use cases, Proof-of-Concepts (POCs), and demos for both internal and external customers, leveraging OT digital twin technology and the Fortinet technology stack
- Created in-house posture assessment tools that empowered OT customers to effectively evaluate their security posture by identifying gaps in people, process, and technology
- Played a key role in driving the OT cybersecurity business by actively supporting sales and pre-sales activities
- Led webinars, round tables, and knowledge-sharing sessions on OT cybersecurity best practices and Fortinet's solution offerings, educating a wide audience
- Collaborated successfully with solution architects from other verticals (Telco - 5G, Enterprise, and Government) to develop and deliver comprehensive end-to-end security solutions
- Championed collaboration with internal engineering, product, and R&D teams, directly influencing the development of new features within the Fortinet technology stack.
PwC Singapore Pte. Ltd.Singapore
Senior Manager
10.2022 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Successfully translated complex client issues and challenges into effective PwC solutions by leveraging deep knowledge of industry regulations and information security frameworks (ISO 27000, NIST, GDPR, TH PDPA, PCI DSS etc.)
- Efficiently managed and delivered multiple security assignments, ensuring high-quality documentation, reports, and risk assessments
- Successfully identified key conclusions and proactively reviewed/challenged team outputs, driving continuous improvement
- Collaborated effectively with product vendors and service providers to identify their strengths and developed pragmatic solutions that addressed real-world business challenges for clients
- Demonstrated strong client management skills, effectively navigating diverse requests and viewpoints to build consensus and achieve positive outcomes for all stakeholders
- Led a team in developing winning business proposals and innovative solutions, contributing significantly to client success
- Forged a highly effective team environment, fostering collaboration and resilience even during periods of change and uncertainty
- Proven ability to coach and mentor others, empowering them to take ownership of their development and excel in their roles
- Actively contributed to the practice's success by supporting recruitment, retention, and development initiatives for the cybersecurity team
- Built strong and trusted relationships with clients by consistently demonstrating expertise and exceeding expectations
- Championed knowledge sharing within the team, actively contributing to the growth and development of the organization
- Exceedingly surpassed sales targets, achieving a total of $6 million in sales and exceeding the KPI of $5 million.
NTT Singapore Pte. Ltd.Singapore
Senior Consultant - APAC
07.2021 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Be the expert subject matter for ICT/Cyber Operational Technology (OT)/Industrial Internet-of-things (IIOT)/Internet-of-things (IOT)
- Leading and heading OT and IoT Cyber Security Business by building the maturity and expand the OT and IoT business in APAC regional countries
- Forge Alliance Partnership with ICS product vendors such as Claroty, Nozomi Networks, Microsoft Azure Defender, Cisco Cyber vision, Fortinet, Checkpoints, Armis Security, Tenable, etc
- Build technology partnership and incorporate the various building blocks into OT and IoT ecosystem
- Lead, support and deliver client engagements
- Facilitate workshops (planning, strategy, discovery, and design) with client stakeholders
- Capture, interpret (as needed), report and present results articulating the detailed findings, outcome(s), and as-built state and recommendations
- Develop and present use cases and roadmaps
- Work alongside with Customer Account Manager, Business Developer and Pre-Sale Teams to align the requirements of OT & IoT businesses
- Participate in Thought leadership initiatives to create visibility in the marketplace
- E.g
- Article writing, NTT GTIC/GTIR contribution, present as a speaker or panelist in external Webinars (OT-ISAC Submit 2021)
- Solidify OT and IoT Cyber Security Program for end customers
- Recruit and expand OT and IoT Cyber Security Team
- Designed security dashboard to capture and present SIEM trends and SOAR Playbook
- Developed incident response framework
- Developed strategies for OT monitoring and threat detection
- Design and facilitate cybersecurity TTX
- Incident response during cyber-attacks.
HONEYWELL PTE LTD
Advance Cyber Security Specialist
07.2019 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Be the focal point for executing ICT/Cyber Operational Technology (OT) offerings
- Perform lead role in assigned projects ensuring project delivered on time and within budget and to the satisfaction of the customer
- Promote and raise awareness of Cyber security offerings portfolio
- Develop sound and trusted relationships with internal and external customers by providing accurate and efficient technical/engineering support
- Maintain knowledge of current industry security standards such as IEC-62443, NERC CIP, ISO 27000, etc.
SINGTEL NCS PTE LTD
Senior IT Security Consultant
09.2017 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Review and development of security framework, information security policies, processes / procedures and guidelines on an ongoing basis
- Administer compliance with these policies / procedures through ongoing security reviews and audits, not limited to log analysis and security assessment of customer ICT systems
- To conduct security risk management exercise
- To manage vulnerability assessment and penetration tests
- To conduct information security awareness training
- Responsible for the development and management of customer's security incident response plan
- To lead and support customer in the matters of security incident resolution and response
- Point of contact to assist and advise customer for ICT security related matters
- Project Technical Lead for IRAS Project
- Security Product Integration and Deployment for Cyberark, RSA 2FA, Splunk Siem, RSA Netwitness, Banff Cyber and Palo Alto
- Technical Lead for MSF (Ministry of Social and Family) Project
- Splunk Siem deployment
- Associate Project Manager for MAS (Money Authority Singapore) migration project
- Security product deployment for RSA 2FA and Cyberark
- Technical Lead for SG Custom AWS Computing security gateway deployment
- Security products deployment for Sophos firewall, McAfee Proxy, RSA 2FA, TrendMicro DSM, and Splunk
- Technical Lead for NCSS Project
- Splunk Siem deployment.
YOKOGAWA ENGINEERING ASIA PLANT ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTATION PTE. LTD.
System Security Engineer
01.2013 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Execute DCS installations, modifications (including upgrades), application change requests and/or other professional services jobs in accordance with work orders and/or customer contracts
- Respond to allocated trouble request, providing appropriate on-site service of equipment to restoration functionality and provide subsequent resolution according to the customer request and/or contract obligations (including meeting SLAs)
- Carry out on-site preventative maintenance, service actions and other routine tasks according to customer requests and contract obligations
- To provide all after-Sales services to Customer
- Responsible to secure Customer Satisfaction by providing prompt Services
- Accountable for effective technical support to recover from System failures and preventative maintenance
- Proactive sales promotion of services and spare parts to customers
- Responsible for follows up and closing of customer service issues
- Support for all servers control systems that include PC servers, Industrial Defender, Whats UpGold, Network Switches, Firewall and Backup and Recovery Server that sit on the PCD L2 and L2.5 in Bukom
- Provide technical advisory and solution for PCD network security related system / equipment on their selection, evaluation, application and maintenance requirements for both the Instrument project and Instrument run and maintain team
- Assisting the AMP (Asset Management Plan) focal point to ensure asset integrity of PCD network security related equipment
- Responsible for leading system team supporting all offices and data centers
- Provide advance troubleshooting and support data center, servers, virtualization with VMware and Hyper-V, SAN Storage, Citrix XenApp, etc
- Plan, coordinate and perform maintenance activities such as upgrades and system patching
- Lead technology infrastructure project assignments
- Lead technical discussion and provide solution that meet business requirements
- Ensure compliance and implement IT security and audit policies
- Leading project management for new implementation or upgrades, focusing in resource timeline and budget management
- Creating and maintaining documentation as it relates to system configuration, mapping, processes, and service records for all infrastructure production systems and services
- Liaise with local and regional vendors for procurement, service warranty & hardware replacement
- SAN such as SAN Switch configuration, Fiber Channel Zoning, LUN masking, HBA configuration and tuning
- Microsoft Exchange, virtual computing, Citrix, multi-tenant AD environment, NPS, DNS, LB and WAF.
SAMSUNG SNS CO. LTD.
Radio Network Optimization Engineer
05.2011 - 12.2012
Job overview
- 4G Wimax Cluster Optimization implementation and coordination
- Conduct and Monitor vendors of cluster optimization for Southern, Central and Northern Region in Peninsula Malaysia
- Perform RF network designs; conduct frequency and coverage planning, capacity planning and interference analysis
- Optimize the Clusters network to maximize coverage, minimize interference and enhance link capacity
- Perform advanced monitoring and review of RF network Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
- Site Tuning, Drive Testing and Measurement of data collection and post processing of data
- Maintains consistent interaction with the network, installation, and customer care departments to prevent and proactively address issues concerning direct and indirect impact on customers
- Monitor parameters database
- Checking and Approving KPI Test.
Education
Multimedia UniversityMalaysia
Bachelor Of Engineering Technology from Telecommunications
05.2011
Personal Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Fieldofstudy
Engineering (Honors) Electronics
Instituteuniversity
Multimedia University Malaysia (MMU)
Graduationdate
06/2011 - 06/2011
Major
Telecommunication
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/14/87
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Malaysia
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Regional System Engineer
Fortinet Singapore Pte. Ltd.
03.2023 - Current
Senior Manager
PwC Singapore Pte. Ltd.
10.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Consultant - APAC
NTT Singapore Pte. Ltd.
07.2021 - 09.2022
Advance Cyber Security Specialist
HONEYWELL PTE LTD
07.2019 - 06.2021
Senior IT Security Consultant
SINGTEL NCS PTE LTD
09.2017 - 07.2019
System Security Engineer
YOKOGAWA ENGINEERING ASIA PLANT ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTATION PTE. LTD.
01.2013 - 09.2017
Radio Network Optimization Engineer
SAMSUNG SNS CO. LTD.
05.2011 - 12.2012
Multimedia University
Bachelor Of Engineering Technology from Telecommunications
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