About Me
I am a Digital Public Goods and Digital Public Infrastructure Expert specializing in Social Protection and G2P Payments. With 20 years of experience, I help governments, development partners, and humanitarian agencies design and implement inclusive, sustainable solutions that expand access to essential services.
Key Focus Areas
Digital Public Infrastructure
Designing and implementing interoperable systems (Identity, Payments, Data Sharing, Registries) that follow open standards while enabling integration across government services.
Social Protection & G2P Systems
Building platforms that help governments deliver social benefits and G2P payments efficiently, transparently, and with maximum impact for beneficiaries.
Open-Source Leadership & Governance
Establishing sustainable DPG strategy, governance models, and community development for digital public goods that balance innovation, sustainability, and participation.
Implementation Support & Interoperability
Providing hands-on technical guidance for successful deployment in challenging environments, focusing on open standards (like G2P-Connect, Digital Convergence Initiative and Gov-stack) for interoperability.
My Story
My journey began in open source software communities, where I helped build collaborative platforms at XWiki and eXo Platform. These early experiences with Ludovic and Benjamin taught me the power of open source development and the benefits of transparent, accessible technology.
In 2016, I co-founded Newlogic, a software consultancy headquartered in Singapore with offices throughout Southeast Asia. As CTO, I established our expertise in digital identity, biometrics, and humanitarian technology, focusing on developing innovative open-source solutions for digital identity and social protection systems.
My work at Newlogic revealed that while technology can address fundamental challenges, many organizations lack the capacity to build and maintain comprehensive solutions. This insight led us to develop ID PASS (a digital identity solution based on Verifiable Credentials), collaborate with MOSIP and Inji, contribute to OpenG2P, and ultimately launch OpenSPP. As Executive Director of OpenSPP, I now lead the development of an open-source social protection platform being implemented across multiple countries.
Today, I specialize in Digital Public Goods and Digital Public Infrastructure—open-source systems that empower governments with greater control and flexibility. Working alongside governments, international organizations, and NGOs, I implement digital public goods tailored to specific contexts and needs, combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of policy landscapes and social impact considerations.
"I believe that technology has the potential to transform how governments deliver services, but only when it's designed with inclusion, flexibility, and local ownership at its core."
Professional Experience
Executive Director, OpenSPP
Feb 2022 - Present
Co-founded and leading OpenSPP, a non-profit focused on digital public goods for Social Protection and Digital Public Infrastructure. OpenSPP provides an open-source platform that enables governments to manage social protection programs efficiently and transparently.
- Co-founded and leading OpenSPP, a non-profit focused on digital public goods for Social Protection and Digital Public Infrastructure.
- Leading the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the OpenSPP platform.
- Member and Contributor to Social Protection Digital Convergence Initiative (SP-DCI), developing standards for interoperability (Social Registry/CRVS/Agriculture/MIS).
- Contributor to G2P-Connect, developing specifications and design blueprints for standardized, interoperable data sharing in G2P systems.
Contributor & Technical Board Member, OpenG2P
Aug 2022 - Present
Contributing to the evolution of OpenG2P, focusing on enhancing its modularity, payment integrations, privacy features, and overall beneficiary experience.
- Rearchitected and implemented the solution for better modularity and integration with Banks and Mobile Money Operators
- Contributed to OpenG2P documentation, specifications, and policy-aligned architectural guidance
- Providing strategic guidance as a Technical Board Member to improve Payment, Privacy, and Beneficiary Experience
Chief Technology Officer, Newlogic
Aug 2016 - Sep 2024
Directed technical strategy for R&D and Digital Public Good projects, including contributions to MOSIP, INJI, and OpenG2P, alongside creating ID PASS and OpenSPP. Pioneered the use of Verifiable Credentials for enhanced beneficiary authentication.
- Built emergency registration / payment platforms for WFP humanitarian responses in Lebanon and Ukraine during crisis events.
- Coordinated with government, humanitarian organizations, and fintech providers.
- Collaborated on Verifiable Credentials integration for MOSIP.
- Convened and led the APAC Digital Identity unConference (2023) with over 100 cross-sector stakeholders.
- Led the first open-source Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) server.
Founder and CEO, Collabspot
Jan 2013 - Mar 2019
Founded and led an enterprise communication platform for sales teams, acquired by SugarCRM in 2019. Built a first-class support team and reseller network across various international markets while managing cross-continental teams and ensuring GDPR compliance.
- Founded and led an enterprise communication platform
- Streamlined sales communication processes
- Led GDPR compliance effort
- Successfully led the acquisition of the company
CTO, 8 Common Limited (ASX:8CO)
Mar 2015 - Apr 2016
Led technology strategy for a publicly listed company, developing enterprise HR/accounting software while ensuring rigorous security standards through PCI/DSS certification. Participated in acquisition due diligence.
- Directed enterprise SaaS product development
- Managed technology roadmap for public company
- Implemented enterprise business process automation
- Led PCI/DSS certification process
Board Member, Meeds.io
2020 - Present
Shaping the product vision and strategy for an open-source employee engagement platform.
PM, eXo Platform
2007 - 2009
Managed product development for an open-source portal and content management system, including the creation and leadership of eXo Social, the first open-source enterprise social platform. Implemented OpenSocial standards and spoke at international conferences.
Tech Lead, XWiki
2006 - 2007
First employee at the open-source enterprise wiki leader. Contributed to the core platform as a committer while handling pre-sales, product management, and development responsibilities.
Certifications
SAFe 5 Program Consultant
Scaled Agile (2021)
Enterprise-scale agile framework implementation
Human-Centered Design Practitioner
LUMA Institute (2022)
User-centered design methodologies for digital solutions
Business Informatics Project Manager
IFIP (2014)
Project management for complex IT initiatives
My Approach
My approach is built on collaboration, transparency, and sustainable technology choices designed to maximize local ownership and long-term success.
People-Centered
I prioritize user needs and local contexts, ensuring that technical solutions are appropriate for the people they serve and the environments they operate in.
Knowledge Transfer
I focus on building local capacity and ownership, ensuring that clients can independently manage and further develop their systems after implementation.
Open by Default
I advocate for open-source solutions, open standards, and transparent processes that provide flexibility, prevent vendor lock-in, and enable collaboration.
Interested in working together?
If my experience and approach align with your needs, I'd be happy to discuss how I can help with your digital public infrastructure projects.