Executive Summary / Profile
Senior digital development leader with 27+ years’ experience spanning multilateral, government and private sector delivery. Exposure to 27 countries. Pioneer of whole-of-government and whole-of-society digital transformation approaches, leading national digital strategies that integrate digital government, digital economy, and digital inclusion in multiple emerging economies.
Proven track record in leading regional Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) – including e-government platforms, broadband connectivity (submarine cable and last-mile projects), government data centres, cybersecurity frameworks, and digital identity-related strategies – to accelerate socio-economic development and inclusive growth. Experienced in managing large-scale, multi-donor programs and forging public–private partnerships, coordinating with partners such as the Asian Development Bank (ADB), World Bank, UN agencies, Australia’s (DFAT), European Union, and USAID.
Results-oriented leader who has built and led large, multidisciplinary teams (250+ staff) to deliver complex digital initiatives in challenging environments. Passionate advocate for technology-driven development and cross-sector digital innovation (government, banking, justice, education, health, telecom), leveraging AI, data analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, and connectivity in an inclusive, secure, and sustainable way. Regular international speaker, panellist, and trainer, coaching senior government officials and building local digital capacity for long-term sustainability.
Expertise
Digital Strategy, Digital Public Infrastructure & Digital Identity, Digital Government, Digital Economy, Cross-Sector Innovation (Health, Education, Social, Justice, Fintech), Connectivity, Global Access, Data Governance & Policy, Cybersecurity, Digital Inclusion, Digital Skills and Literacy, Program and Portfolio Management
Management and Leadership Skills
Leadership and Influence, Strategy, Portfolio, Program and Project Management; Business Cases, Presentation and Public Speaking, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Financial Management and ROI forecasting, Organisational Development, Human Resources Management, Change Management, Business Processes Design, Complex problem-solving, Systems Thinking, Resilience.
Ambition
Continue partnering with governments and development stakeholders to strengthen institutions and governance. Build trusted digital services that focus on measurable improvements in people’s livelihoods and access to healthcare, education, social protection, finance, food systems, and markets. Leverage emerging technologies and innovative business models in AI, biotech, agritech, green and blue economies, to deliver positive outcomes and widen opportunities for communities and economies.
Cross-Cultural Exposure and Languages
Global Footprint: My professional and academic journeys have spanned to 27 countries across Asia, Pacific, Europe, and North America in Australia, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kiribati, Laos, Mongolia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Portugal, Samoa, Republic of Marshal Islands, Singapore, the Solomon Islands, Thailand, Timor-Leste, the United Kingdom, the United States, Vanuatu and Vietnam.
Languages: Native level in English and Portuguese. Fluent in Tetum (Timor-Leste), Pacific Pidgin languages, and Spanish. Knowledge of Bahasa Indonesian, Chinese, French, and Thai languages.
