Contributors

Ritin Mathur

Ritin joined Avanade in April 2018 to lead Data and AI – Avanade’s newest Market Unit with the boldest ambition for accelerated growth – in ASEAN.

With more than 20 years of industry experience, Ritin brings a powerful combination of versatility, leadership and a specialization in advanced analytics techniques to help Avanade’s clients increase revenue, reduce cost, drive operational efficiency and improve customer experience. In his role, Ritin drives strong, collaborative partnerships between business management/leaders and IT teams to champion the adoption and integration of analytics into business processes – enabling Avanade’s clients to harness the full potential of data and analytics. 

He is currently teaching a course on “Big Data Tools” for the Master of IT in Business (MITB) program (Analytics) at the Singapore Management University (SMU).

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Ritin Mathur and Marie-Claude Ferland

Ritin Mathur
Partner, Consulting, Ernst & Young Advisory Pte. Ltd.

Ritin is a consulting partner in the artificial intelligence (AI) and data practice. Based in Singapore, he specializes in the application of AI for commercial enterprises as well as the public sector. He has worked with clients across geographies, industries and business functions to develop AI strategy and governance, implement modern data platforms, and deploy machine learning (ML) and AI powered applications.

With more than 20 years experience, Ritin brings a powerful combination of specialization in AI, business leadership and consulting experience to help clients reduce cost, drive operational efficiencies, increase revenue, and improve customer and citizen experiences.

Marie-Claude Ferland
Associate Partner, Consulting, AI Strategy, Ernst & Young Advisory Pte. Ltd

Marie-Claude is the Asia-Pacific AI Strategy Lead. She has more than 18 years of experience related to AI, modeling, financial engineering, risk management and transformation. She helps global organizations leverage information using advanced technologies such as analytics, artificial intelligence and generative AI to increase data-driven decision-making and transform their operations.

Marie-Claude is passionate about improving organizations’ approach to implementing AI governance that identifies and mitigates risks in AI solutions.

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Rob Bier

Rob is an experienced organisational consultant and executive coach, specialising in developing high-performance teams and working with senior executives on leadership issues.

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Rob Meyerson

Rob Meyerson is the Strategy Director for FutureBrand.

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Rob Stanley

Rob Stanley is the CEO of Pointpal

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Robert Bourque

Robert Bourque, President of CROWN Asia Pacific is responsible for the operations of 32 plants with beverage, food can, aerosol and general line packaging production lines across China and Southeast Asia, supporting both global and local customers.

Prior to assuming his current position in 2016, Robert was Senior Vice President for Crown Beverage Packaging, China and Hong Kong.

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Robert Buttermore

Robert Buttermore is the Regional Director for Rockwell Automation Southeast Asia. Based in Singapore, Buttermore is responsible for sales, marketing and business operations in Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio State University, USA.

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Robert Chew

Robert Chew is associate trainer with d’Oz International Pte Ltd. Specializing in performancemanagement, business and service excellence, motivational and inspiring leadership.
 

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Robert Kleinschmidt

Robert Kleinschmidt is a passionate Business Builder and Turnaround Professional

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Robert Merlicek

Robert Merlicek is the CTO for Asia Pacific and Japan at TIBCO. He is responsible for Corporate Technical strategy and solution development for TIBCOs customers and prospects across the region. Robert’s focus is to bring technology insight and expertise to increase the business value generated through the use of next-generation operational and information technologies.

During this time he has developed strong skills in IT innovation, leadership, strategy development and execution, building high-performance teams, management, enterprise architecture, and business analysis with some of the world’s largest, most prestigious, and innovative firms.

With more than 25 years of experience, he has a deep and especially broad technical background working across many vertical markets including finance, telecommunications, logistics, utilities, government, and manufacturing to help enhance their businesses through innovative applications of TIBCO technologies. 

Robert holds a double major degree in Software Engineering and AI/Expert Systems in addition to a Postgraduate in Business Finance and is an active speaker and presenter in the region.

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