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Ethan Chan

@ethanchan84

COO & Sales Director with 15+ yrs in SaaS, global sales & growth. AI/ML consultant helping businesses scale and transform.

Malaysia
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can lead operations and sales while driving digital transformation—combining SaaS, IoT, and AI/ML to improve uptime, efficiency, and growth across multi-market teams.

Experienced Chief Operating Officer and Sales Director with a proven track record in the information technology and services industry. Expertise includes SaaS, global sales strategy, key account management, and business development, supported by over 15 years of experience in business analysis and driving product and organizational growth.

An Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning enthusiast with hands-on experience delivering multiple AI/ML solutions as a freelance consultant. Actively advises business leaders on strategic adoption and deployment of AI/ML technologies to optimize operations and accelerate business transformation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

SH
Current

Founder (Software Studio)

Sandbox Hub

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 4 months)

Founded and led a software studio delivering custom web/mobile applications and AI/ML solutions, including system integration and automation. Directed end-to-end delivery across ideation, development, deployment, and post-launch optimization for industries spanning IoT, logistics, telecoms, healthcare, finance, and retail.

SD

Chief Operating Officer

SR Total Digital

Sep 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 3 months)

Led COO operations and delivery execution for IoT and tower monitoring solutions, overseeing real-time visibility and predictive maintenance capabilities. Drove regional execution across Malaysia and Indonesia, building operational strategy and digital transformation initiatives including TMS, OSS/BSS integration, and GIS-enabled solutions.

AD

Chief Operating Officer

Anacle Data

Sep 2017 - Jul 2021 (3 years 10 months)

Managed 3 regional offices (Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia) and guided company strategy for smart city programs serving government and public sector clients. Led business analysis, large-scale project management, government and corporate relationships, and channel partner growth while overseeing integrated solutions spanning ERP, IoT, smart metering, BIM, and digital twins.

AH

Sales and Technical Director

Axis Solutions (HK)

Aug 2012 - Aug 2017 (5 years)

Directed sales and technical engagement for manufacturing ERP and warehouse management solutions across Asia markets, including Vietnam and Thailand. Expanded channel partnerships and supported product improvement through collaboration with R&D, including planning and delivery of interactive warehouse/production platforms with 3D visualization.

NS

Senior Manager (Sales)

Nexus Solutions

Dec 2008 - Jul 2012 (3 years 7 months)

Established deal qualification criteria and conducted sales checkpoints to mature deal content and support revenue delivery. Implemented sales and marketing strategic goals, led sales teams for telecom/IP offerings with distribution partners, and drove hiring, training, and continuous development of sales leadership.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Sunderland logoUS

University of Sunderland

Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics & Electrical Engineering

2008 - 2011

Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Electrical Engineering at the University of Sunderland (2008–2011).

TC

Tunku Abdul Rahman College

Business Diploma, Electronics Engineering

2002 - 2005

Business Diploma in Electronics Engineering at Tunku Abdul Rahman College (2002–2005).

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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