Philip Lai, PMP, SCRUM Master

Philip Lai is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and SCRUM Master with expertise in Disciplined Agile, Design Thinking, Change Management, and Digital Transformation leadership.

He has a proven track record, including quadrupling his LinkedIn connections in just 3 months, reaching over 28,000 connections with over 7,000 post views.

Philip has collaborated with prominent organizations like Big 4 Consultancy, SAP, Oracle, IBM, Microsoft, and HPE, working with CXOs to drive digital transformation initiatives across various sectors such as Banks, Insurance, Telco, FMCG, Construction, Retail, and the Public sector.

He is the founder of an award-winning coding club for the Google CS First program, catering to primary students from 2017 to 2019.

Additionally, Philip is actively involved in coaching and training professionals in agile methodologies, PMP, and Change Management. He also mentors students and fresh graduates on career development, consultancy, and risk management.

Philip's educational background includes studying Design Thinking at the MIT Sloan School of Management, Honours B.A. in Managerial Economics, Game Theory, Business studies, Comp. Sci., and Chem. Eng. at the University of Toronto, Postgrad. Diploma in Applied I.T. at the Information Technology Institute, and 2D and 3D Animation at the Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts).

Throughout his career, Philip has held various key roles in organizations such as Transformation Lead at Hong Kong Baptist University, Head of HR Transition at PCCW Solutions Limited, Projects, Process and Training Lead at Leighton Asia, Digital Change and AI Senior Consultant at IBM, and many more.

His professional journey also includes positions such as Digital & IT Infra Program Manager at CLP, Group HRIS Manager at Jebsen Group, Principal Solutions Consultant at Oracle, APAC Group HRIS Manager at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., APAC Finance Program Manager at Cisco, and other significant roles at organizations like the University Health Network, CGI, and Rabobank.

Philip Lai's wide array of experiences in digital transformation, project management, consultancy, and HRIS management make him a versatile and seasoned professional in the industry.