About
CEO and Founder of Skills Union, a Singapore-headquartered skills development platform that works with leading universities, employers and government agencies to assess, design and deliver large scale technology education programs. Passionate about education and workforce development, and creating a lasting impact through digital innovation.
Key Skills
Experience
CEO and Founder | Skills Union
Jan 2020 - Present
Skills Union is a digital skill training company that works with some of the world's leading universities and government agencies, as well as employees at leading global employers like Google, Netflix, Accenture, EY and Apple. Our focus is in designing and delivering training programmes in technology areas such as Software Engineering, Data Science and AI, Cloud, UX Design and Product Management.
Board Member | Simbi Foundation
Jul 2018 - Jun 2024
Simbi Foundation works in partnership with UNHCR, building solar-powered classrooms for children in refugee settlements in Uganda, and providing access to literacy and digital learning programs.
Managing Director - Katapult Learning | Katapult Accelerator
Sep 2019 - Apr 2020
Heading up Katapult Learning, an education-focused fund and accelerator program; one of the verticals within the Katapult Accelerator family, which also cover Impact, Oceans and Food. Part of EXP Group, whose mandate is to invest in tech companies that make a positive impact on our society.
CEO & Co Founder | RED Academy
May 2015 - Mar 2019
Founded and led a leading design and technology school, where students learn UX Design, Digital Marketing and Web Development by working on real client projects in startups and the impact space, growing to three campuses in Vancouver, Toronto and London UK.
CEO & Founder | Drive Digital
Mar 2010 - Sep 2015
Drive Digital is an award winning Canadian digital agency headquartered in Vancouver, BC, and sales offices in Toronto and NYC. Our mission, to create extraordinary online experiences that engage online audiences, drive ROI and bring brands to life in the digital space. Drive was sold and merged with 6S Marketing, and is now part of Major Tom.
Digital Strategy Consultant | Various Clients
Aug 2001 - Feb 2008
Digital strategy consultant for a range of clients in the music and media industry, working with a diverse range of clients including the BBC, Sky, News International, EMI, Masterfoods, with a focus on digital strategy and transformation during the early days of the internet.
Education & Certificates
MA, Advertising & Marketing
University of Leeds
Jan 2003
BSc, Music Technology
Leeds College of Music
Jan 2001
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