Eng Keong LUA, Ph.D. Computer Science

Eng Keong LUA, Ph.D. in Computer Science, has a strong background in technology leadership and innovation. Eng Keong is currently a Global/Distinguished Talent Program Recipient for The Australian Government. In 2020, they served as the Board Advisor and Chief Innovation Officer at Kinnami Software Corporation, a cybersecurity start-up. Eng Keong also pursued the Sloan Masters program at London Business School from 2020 to 2022.

Eng Keong LUA has extensive experience in leadership roles. From 2018 to 2020, they were the Head of Divisions (HoD) and CTO at IMDA, where they led initiatives in AI/ML, Cybersecurity, and Mobile 5G for the Government's Industry Digitalization sector. Prior to that, they served as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at I Squared Capital in 2017 and the Chief Information/Security Officer (CIO/CISO) at HGC Global Communications, where they managed overall technology operations and engineering functions.

From 2014 to 2017, Eng Keong LUA worked for Singtel Group as the Chief of Engineering, Operation & Innovation. Eng Keong played a crucial role in areas such as cybersecurity, network traffic data analytics, and smart connected cities. Before that, they worked at NEC Corporation as the Executive Director for Solution R&D, focusing on maximizing returns on R&D investment and implementing innovative solutions globally. Eng Keong also held the position of Senior Vice President for Product R&D at NTT Ltd., where they led strategic telecommunication service innovation programs and managed international Telco products.

Eng Keong LUA's career also includes academic experience as a Research Professor at Carnegie Mellon University from 2008 to 2011. Overall, their work experience demonstrates their expertise in technology leadership, innovation, and research in various sectors.

Eng Keong LUA, Ph.D. Computer Science, obtained a Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D. degree in Computer Science from the University of Cambridge between 2003 and 2006. Additionally, they hold an M.Sc. with Distinction in Telecommunications from UCL, acquired between 1996 and 1997.

Eng Keong LUA also possesses a Sloan Master's degree in Leadership & Strategy including Corporate Finance & Accounting from the London Business School. Furthermore, they have a Postgraduate Diploma of Teaching in Higher Education (PGDipTHE) from the National Institute of Education (NIE) at Nanyang Technological University Singapore.

In terms of certifications, Eng Keong LUA has obtained several credentials. These include being an Accredited Technical Professional - ArcSight Security V1 from Hewlett Packard Enterprise, a Certified Cisco Systems Instructor (CCSI) from Cisco, a Cisco Certified Network Associate Cloud (CCNA-Cloud) from Cisco, a Cisco Certified Network Associate Data Center, and a Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA) from Cisco Networking Academy. Eng Keong is also a Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA) from Cisco and Cisco Networking Academy, a Cisco Certified Network Associate Service Provider Operations (CCNA) from Cisco, a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) from Cisco Networking Academy, a Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP-S) from Cisco Networking Academy, a Cisco Certified Network Professional Service Provider Operations (CCNP) from Cisco, and a Cisco Certified Network Professional Wireless (CCNP-W) from Cisco Networking Academy.

Eng Keong LUA has obtained a Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security (MCSE) from Microsoft, a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) from Microsoft, and a Microsoft Technology Associate: .NET Fundamentals (MTA) from Microsoft. However, specific information about the months and years of these certifications is not provided.