Chief Technology Officer

Gerald Lam

Innovative and results-driven technology leader with over 12 years of experience in leading technology strategies, driving digital transformation, and fostering a culture of innovation.

About

Building technology that drives business forward

Expert in aligning technology with business goals, driving digital transformation, and fostering a culture of innovation. Proven track record in managing large-scale projects, developing high-performing teams, and implementing cutting-edge solutions to achieve competitive advantage. From founding startups to leading engineering teams of 20+ developers, I bring both hands-on technical expertise and strategic vision.

12+ Years

Leading technology strategies and operations

B.Sc Software Engineering

Taylor's University, Malaysia (2013 - 2016)

4 Languages

English, Malay, Mandarin, Cantonese

Experience

A journey of building and leading

2024 - Present

Chief Technology Officer · TESS Sdn Bhd

Architected and developed the Centralized Ticketing System (CTS) for KLIA2 Transport hub. Directed integration of new systems and applications, ensuring seamless operation. Collaborated with executive leadership on strategic technology initiatives.

Systems ArchitectureIntegrationCRME-Commerce
2021 - 2023

Chief Technology Officer · VE Technology Group

Designed tailored technology solutions across e-commerce, ERP, warehousing, and pharmaceutical sectors. Led 20+ developers across 5 different teams. Developed a Management System (WMS) as a foundation towards a fully automated, lights out warehouse.

Cloud ComputingAI/MLWMSTeam Leadership
2018 - 2021

Chief Technology Officer · CombineSell

Singapore

Built a marketplace aggregator integrating 10+ e-commerce platforms with real-time inventory synchronization. Achieved a 60% reduction in system operating costs through the strategic use of Application Performance Monitoring (APM) tools and rigorous optimization of the existing codebase. Company was then acquired by Shopmatic Holdings in 2020.

E-commerceOptimizationPOSMarketplace
2017 - 2019

Founder · Pixelafy

Founded a web development firm crafting innovative and user-friendly websites for businesses of all sizes while offering comprehensive web hosting solutions.

Web DevelopmentHostingInfrastructure
2016 - 2017

Software Engineer · Phillip Solutions PLT

Designed responsive web applications using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and PHP (Laravel). Implemented SEO best practices and optimized applications for maximum speed and scalability.

PHPJavaScriptSEOFull Stack
2013 - 2017

Founder · TaleHost

Built shared web hosting services for businesses and individuals. Later acquired by EdgeServ in 2017.

HostingInfrastructure
2012 - Present

Freelancer / Consultant · Independent

Built, designed and maintained over 40+ different websites and systems for various clients. Provided technical consulting and guidance to clients and their technical teams.

ConsultingFull Stack40+ Projects

Skills

Technologies & expertise

Languages & Frameworks

PHPLaravelWordPressMagento 1 & 2JavaScriptVue.jsAngularJavaC++

Cloud & Infrastructure

AWSGoogle CloudDigitalOceanCentOSUbuntuServer Management

Databases & Protocols

MySQLMariaDBTCP/IPWebSocketHardware Integration

Frontend & Design

HTML/CSSTailwind CSSBootstrapResponsive Design

Integrations

ShopeeLazadaShopifyAmazonStripePayPaliPay88QuickBooksXeroFiuuWooCommerceBukkuAutoCountEasyShipDHLAS2LightspeedOpenAITwilioSkillsFuture SingaporeTronGrid

Extras

IoT (Raspberry Pi)Reverse EngineeringGame DevelopmentSEOPhotography

Contact

Let's work together

Interested in collaborating or have a project in mind? Feel free to reach out.