Vijay Antony Alen

Vijay Antony Alen is a prominent business leader and technology expert based in the United Arab Emirates. He is the Founder, Chairman, and Group CEO of Smile Turtle Group (STG), a position he has held since December 2020.1

Professional Background

Vijay has over two decades of global experience, including several senior leadership roles in business development.1 His career highlights include:

• Founder of ByteBlanket: From April 2019 to April 2020, he led this generic technology, research, and solutions startup focused on digital technologies in Dubai.1

• Extensive Experience with Temenos: Vijay held various positions at Temenos from 2001 to 2010, including:

  • Global Competence Leader - Integration
  • Program Manager
  • Technical Services Manager for the Middle East
  • Project/Delivery Manager PMP
  • Principal Consultant/Solution Architect/Expert

Expertise and Interests

Vijay's areas of expertise include:

• Technology, FinTech, and Core Banking
• Digital Transformation
• Leadership and Entrepreneurship

His interests encompass various cutting-edge technologies:

• Digital Technologies
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science and Analytics
• Blockchain and Hyperledger
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
• Robotics

Education and Certifications

Vijay has a strong educational background:

• Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from HCE (University of Madras)1
• Advanced Diploma in Information Technology from Microcode Institute1
• Various certifications, including:
  • Blockchain for Business from The Linux Foundation
  • Customer Relationship Management from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
  • Internet of Things MicroMasters from Curtin University
  • Oxford Artificial Intelligence Programme from the University of Oxford1

Vijay Antony Alen describes himself as a lifelong learner, continuously expanding his knowledge in his areas of interest and expertise.1