Weng Kit Foo

Cyber Security Lead Engineer at HTX (Home Team Science & Technology Agency)

Weng Kit Foo has a diverse work experience in the security and technology field. They currently work as a Cyber Security Lead Engineer at HTX (Home Team Science & Technology Agency) since September 2022. Prior to this role, Weng Kit held the position of Project Manager at the same company from September 2021 to September 2022.

Before joining HTX, Weng Kit worked for SMRT Corporation Ltd for a significant period. They served as a Security Operations Manager from November 2015 to October 2021. In this role, they provided security consultation and advice to various business units within the company. They conducted thorough threats and risks analysis on existing facilities and implemented security enhancements to address vulnerabilities.

They also worked at SMRT Corporation Ltd (Thomson East-Coast Line) as a Manager, Security Operations from July 2020 to August 2021. Weng Kit played a crucial role in establishing the security department of the newly formed subsidiary. They ensured that the new facilities complied with all security standards before taking over from the Authority.

Earlier in their career, Weng Kit held the position of Assistant Manager at Land Transport Authority from September 2014 to October 2015. They led security audits and assessed risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry practices throughout project lifecycles.

At Certis, Weng Kit served as an Operations Manager from November 2012 to July 2014. They successfully managed projects with various stakeholders and oversaw a team of around 200 security officers. Weng Kit's notable achievements include reducing management costs through training and cross-deployment, as well as optimizing security footprints through innovative strategies.

Overall, Weng Kit Foo's work experience showcases their expertise in security operations, project management, threat analysis, and compliance.

Weng Kit Foo holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance from the Singapore Institute of Management. In addition, they have obtained various professional certifications in cybersecurity and cloud architecture, including "Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity," "Securing Containers and Kubernetes Ecosystem," and "CompTIA Security+ Certified Security Professional."

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Timeline

  • Cyber Security Lead Engineer

    September, 2022 - present

  • Project Manager

    September, 2021