Patrick Chong Chee Kong
Singapore
Summary
A seasoned IT professional with expertise in solution design, team leadership, and driving revenue growth. Experience spans cyber and network security, machine learning, data center operations, and cloud computing. Successfully delivered technology consulting, integrated systems, and spearheaded initiatives. Skilled at leading and empowering global teams to surpass revenue targets. Secured substantial contracts in software development, cybersecurity, and infrastructure deployment. History of enhancing team performance across geographical spheres. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to establish strong partnerships. Keen understanding of global markets and robust technology skills. Laser-focused on driving technology enablement, business development, strategic product marketing, and leading sales and technical endeavors. Results-oriented leader with a track record of delivering tailored technology solutions. Holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic and Electrical from Loughborough University of Technology, with additional diplomas in computer science and electrical engineering. Numerous certifications in leading-edge technologies such as Google Cloud, cybersecurity, and business analytics. Visionary IT leader with expertise in cyber and network security, machine learning, data center optimization, and cloud computing. Strategic acumen coupled with technical expertise and business acumen positions for transformative IT leadership. Poised to steer organizations towards sustainable growth and technological innovation.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Trainer
BELLS Institute of Higher Learning
07.2024 - Current
- Deliver courses on topics such as Digital Transformation in the Era of 5G & AI, Custom-Build MultiFunctional Websites with WIX and Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
- Create interactive learning experiences that actively engage learners
- Mentor students regarding academic choices and career paths
Vice President, Network Infrastructure & Cloud (ASEAN & EMEA)
Nera Telecommunications Ltd
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Managed a $100 million business unit, overseeing cloud and network infrastructure solutions
- Led multi-country Pre-Sales teams in delivering AI, system integration, and cloud solutions
- Designed and executed training programs for pre-sales and technical teams
Vice Director of Channels (Asia Pacific)
UnifyCloud LLC
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Managed technology partnerships with Microsoft and system integrators in APAC
- Delivered technical enablement programs and provided cloud infrastructure training
- Implemented business development strategies, focusing on digital transformation
Business Development and Alliances Consultant (Singapore)
August Communications Pte Ltd
01.2018 - 09.2021
- Provided IT consulting services to enterprise, government, and financial sectors
- Led solutions in cybersecurity, vulnerability assessments, and cloud platforms
- Managed DevSecOps and big data analytics projects for clients
Business Consultant (Asia Pacific)
Epirus Networks
09.2012 - 12.2017
- Client Engagement and Management: Assisted start-ups and established companies in engaging end-users across various sectors, including service providers, finance, enterprise, and government, through direct key account management
- Channel Development and Strategy: Developed and implemented channel sales strategies while managing relationships with channel partners and technology alliances to facilitate systems integration solutions
- Training and Consulting: Conducted product marketing activities, provided sales and technical enablement training, and offered consulting services to support project acquisition and business strategy development for start-ups in the Asia Pacific region
- Developed business strategies by conducting comprehensive market research and competitor analysis.
Regional Sales Manager (South-East Asia & India)
Splunk Inc
12.2010 - 08.2012
- Sales Performance and Client Engagement: Consistently exceeded sales revenue targets through direct penetration into government, finance, multinational corporations (MNCs), and telecom service providers
- Channel Partner Management and Development: Developed and managed relationships with local and global channel partners to enhance sales enablement and implement effective marketing activities
- Training and Technical Enablement: Conducted technical sales training for both end users and channel partners to ensure product knowledge and effective sales strategies
- Exceeded quarterly sales targets consistently by leveraging extensive product knowledge and effective selling techniques.
Large Account Manager, Service Providers (South Asia Pacific)
Blue Coat Systems Inc
05.2010 - 11.2010
- Sales Achievement and Client Acquisition: Consistently exceeded sales revenue targets through direct sales efforts to telecom service providers and successfully penetrated all Tier 1 and Tier 2 service providers in the South Asia Pacific region
- Channel Strategy Implementation: Developed and executed sales and marketing activities, alongside channel strategies, to enhance market presence and drive revenue growth
- Partner Management and Training: Managed relationships with Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and global strategic partners, while providing technical product sales training to ensure effective sales enablement
Technical Business Development Director (Asia Pacific)
Shenick Network Systems
05.2004 - 04.2010
- Sales Revenue Achievement and Business Development: Successfully achieved sales revenue targets across the Asia Pacific region while developing new business opportunities with telecom service providers, multinational corporations (MNCs), banks, government agencies, and ministries
- Team Management and Operations Oversight: Managed pre-sales and post-sales teams, overseeing all sales operations, technical support, and administrative functions to ensure effective service delivery in the region
- Channel Partner Development and Technical Collaboration: Developed and managed relationships with channel partners through marketing activities and sales enablement, while facilitating technical interactions between product development teams, technology partners, and end users
Regional Director (Asia Pacific)
NetScreen Technologies Inc
08.2003 - 05.2004
- Sales Team Management and Revenue Achievement: Led the product sales team in the Asia Pacific region, successfully achieving product revenue through direct engagement with end-users and supporting local sales managers
- Strategic Development and Marketing Implementation: Developed and implemented product business strategies, marketing activities, and channel strategies to enhance market presence and drive sales growth
- Technical Training and Collaboration: Provided technical product sales training while facilitating communication of technical requirements between the product team and end users to ensure alignment with customer needs
- Served as a mentor to emerging leaders, sharing knowledge and expertise while fostering an environment of continuous learning and growth.
Regional Director (South Asia Pacific)
Blue Coat Systems Inc
12.1999 - 07.2003
- Sales Achievement and Client Acquisition: Consistently exceeded sales revenue targets through direct sales efforts to telecom service providers and successfully penetrated all Tier 1 and Tier 2 service providers in South Asia Pacific region
- Channel Strategy Implementation: Developed and executed sales and marketing activities, alongside channel strategies, to enhance market presence and drive revenue growth
- Partner Management and Training: Managed relationships with Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and global strategic partners, while providing technical product sales training to ensure effective sales enablement
Education
Specialist Diploma - Data Protection and AI Governance
Singapore Polytechnic
Singapore10-2024
Specialist Diploma - Business and Big Data Analytics
Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP)
Singapore12.2019
Executive Diploma - Asia Pacific Marketing
Marketing Institute of Singapore (MIS)
Singapore1997
Graduate Diploma - Marketing
Marketing Institute of Singapore (MIS)
Singapore1996
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic and Electrical
Loughborough University of Technology (LUT)
1994
Diploma - Computer Science
Informatics Computer School
Singapore1994
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Singapore1992
Skills
- Python
- MIT Apps Inventor
- Prompt Engineering
- ChatGPT
- CoPilot
- Gemini
- Runway
- Copyai
- Automation Anywhere
- Gamma
- Canva
- WIX
- WordPress
- Squarespace
- Figma
- AI-Ops
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Cybersecurity Assessments
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
Certification
- Certificate in Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Sapience (ISC2), 2024
- Certificate in Cybersecurity Awareness Training, Infosec IQ, 2023
- Certificate in Google Cloud Architect, Google Inc, 2021
- Certificate in Security Best Practices in Google Cloud, Google, 2021
- Certificate in Managing Security in Google Cloud Platform, Google Inc, 2021
- Certificate in Mitigation Security Vulnerabilities on Google Cloud Platform, Google, 2021
- Certificate in Reliable Google Cloud Infrastructure Design and Process, Google, 2021
- Certificate in Networking in Google Cloud Hybrid Connectivity and Network Management, Google, 2021
- Certificate in Networking in Google Cloud Defining and Implementing Networks, Google, 2021
- Certificate in Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure-Core Services, Google, 2020
- Certificate in Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure - Foundation, Google, 2020
- Certificate in Google Cloud Platform Fundamentals - Core Infrastructure, Google, 2020
- Certificate in Google Cloud Product Fundamentals, Google, 2020
- Certificate in Business Transformation with Google Cloud, Google, 2020
- Certificate in The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking, Google, 2020
- Certificate in Technical Support Fundamentals, Google, 2020
- Certificate in Effective Presentation Skills, Marketing Institute of Singapore (MIS), 1996
- Certificate in Delivery Service Quality Programme, Service Quality Centre, 1995
- WSQ Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance 2.0 (ACLP 2.0), Institute for Adult Learning (IAL), 2024
- Huawei Certified Specialist - Associate (HCSA): Presales-IP Data Communications, Huawei, 2023
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Cantonese)
Upper intermediate (B2)
Malay
Beginner (A1)
Thai
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Adjunct Trainer
BELLS Institute of Higher Learning
07.2024 - Current
Vice President, Network Infrastructure & Cloud (ASEAN & EMEA)
Nera Telecommunications Ltd
12.2022 - 08.2024
Vice Director of Channels (Asia Pacific)
UnifyCloud LLC
10.2021 - 11.2022
Business Development and Alliances Consultant (Singapore)
August Communications Pte Ltd
01.2018 - 09.2021
Business Consultant (Asia Pacific)
Epirus Networks
09.2012 - 12.2017
Regional Sales Manager (South-East Asia & India)
Splunk Inc
12.2010 - 08.2012
Large Account Manager, Service Providers (South Asia Pacific)
Blue Coat Systems Inc
05.2010 - 11.2010
Technical Business Development Director (Asia Pacific)
Shenick Network Systems
05.2004 - 04.2010
Regional Director (Asia Pacific)
NetScreen Technologies Inc
08.2003 - 05.2004
Regional Director (South Asia Pacific)
Blue Coat Systems Inc
12.1999 - 07.2003
- Certificate in Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Sapience (ISC2), 2024
- Certificate in Cybersecurity Awareness Training, Infosec IQ, 2023
- Certificate in Google Cloud Architect, Google Inc, 2021
- Certificate in Security Best Practices in Google Cloud, Google, 2021
- Certificate in Managing Security in Google Cloud Platform, Google Inc, 2021
- Certificate in Mitigation Security Vulnerabilities on Google Cloud Platform, Google, 2021
- Certificate in Reliable Google Cloud Infrastructure Design and Process, Google, 2021
- Certificate in Networking in Google Cloud Hybrid Connectivity and Network Management, Google, 2021
- Certificate in Networking in Google Cloud Defining and Implementing Networks, Google, 2021
- Certificate in Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure-Core Services, Google, 2020
- Certificate in Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure - Foundation, Google, 2020
- Certificate in Google Cloud Platform Fundamentals - Core Infrastructure, Google, 2020
- Certificate in Google Cloud Product Fundamentals, Google, 2020
- Certificate in Business Transformation with Google Cloud, Google, 2020
- Certificate in The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking, Google, 2020
- Certificate in Technical Support Fundamentals, Google, 2020
- Certificate in Effective Presentation Skills, Marketing Institute of Singapore (MIS), 1996
- Certificate in Delivery Service Quality Programme, Service Quality Centre, 1995
- WSQ Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance 2.0 (ACLP 2.0), Institute for Adult Learning (IAL), 2024
- Huawei Certified Specialist - Associate (HCSA): Presales-IP Data Communications, Huawei, 2023
Specialist Diploma - Data Protection and AI Governance
Singapore Polytechnic
Specialist Diploma - Business and Big Data Analytics
Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP)
Executive Diploma - Asia Pacific Marketing
Marketing Institute of Singapore (MIS)
Graduate Diploma - Marketing
Marketing Institute of Singapore (MIS)
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic and Electrical
Loughborough University of Technology (LUT)
Diploma - Computer Science
Informatics Computer School
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
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