An Le, SixSigma Black Belt | Agile Coach | Chief Technology Officer

About

Dynamic technology leader who provides critical input into business and technology strategies. A collaborative communicator who translates corporate business objectives into an effective, process-driven technology strategy. A skilled negotiator who builds-even intense or aggressive environments. Visionary professional who adapts technology delivery to support rapid enterprise transformation. Performance-driven problem solver who quickly transitions between macro and micro views to ensure effective, targeted delivery. Dynamic team builder who identifies key motivators to ensure team cohesion, commitment, and performance. M&A focused manager who delivers critical technology integration on team/on budget. Globally experienced in the US, UK and Australia.

Experience

B13 TECHNOLOGY

Mar 2019 – Present

Birmingham

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

Joining B13 Technology as a Chief Technology Officer - reporting directly to Managing Director - I'm responsible for setting a vision for how technology will be used in the company. Also, ensuring that technological resources meet the company's short and long-term needs. Besides, I also work with the board to define the goals for search and development and help to create timelines for the development and deployment of all technological services. Lead 10 direct reports, with total team of 160. Manage £1M annual budget. Established technology vision - Eliminated technical bottlenecks to corporate and revenue growth • Contributed directly to 40% revenue growth for the last two consecutive years - versus previous 10% annual growth. • Lowered cost of doing business for new customers Transformed key business influencers into IT advocates - Spearheaded investment in critical foundational, infrastructure, and collaboration tools. • Transformed previously adversarial relationship among business users and IT, grew trust, and built credibility. • Reduce costs by a consistent 10%.

EMG Edutech,

Feb 2017 – Jan 2019

Ho Chi Minh City

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

Promoted to serve as key member of leadership team and to establish technological vision and direction for leading educational ecosystem development. Leverage lean, startup principles to direct technical and business operations for Consultant, Services, and Product Development divisions. Determine "best fit" technical solutions for both internal and external clients. Lead, coach, mentor, and develop 3 direct reports and teams of up to 50 total on/off shore resources. Manage $400K annual budget. Continuously refined technology strategy - Utilized iterative, experimental development processes to maximize project income to fund future development - Nimbly repurposed teams / resources to clearly address current and future business requirements - Leveraged existing project income to delivery multiple 100% debt free products.

TMA Solutions

Jan 2013 – Jan 2017

Ho Chi Minh City

SOLUTION CONSULTANT

• Managed, scheduled and organized an average 8 projects simultaneously, each with budgets in excess of $80K, ensuring smooth completion of project tasks. • Led 4 teams in the successful of development 20+ project, resulting in $1M+ revenue. • Utilize work-breakdown structure (WBS) to ensure appropriate allocation of resouces based on cost estimates and develop manageble scheduling for completion of deliverables. • Communicate primary business concerns to developers and requested feedback from developers on technical priorities, ensuring on-time completion of quality software.

TMA Solutions

Jan 2011 – Jan 2013

Ho Chi Minh City

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Assisted project manager with scheduling and hands on management of 20+ developers • Mediated conflicts between development team and upper management thereby maintain a productive and happy work environment. • Identify and evaluate new technologies, vendors, and strategic partnerships.

TMA Solutions

Jan 2010 – Jan 2011

Ho Chi Minh city

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Started as a developer who planned, developed, tested, deployed and maintained both mobile and web applications. Also, I was responsible to provide effective troubleshooting and remediations for both mobile and web applications. I was able to work well independently and within a team setting, also effectively translated client requirements into application designs and system requirements.

Education

University of Information Technology VNU-HCM

Jan 2008 – Jan 2012

Bachelor, Computer of Science

An Le

SixSigma Black Belt | Agile Coach | Chief Technology Officer

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