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Mr Vinod P R

Technical Advisor

A business leader with 30+ years of ICT industry experience across Singapore and Asia Pacific, bringing strategic vision, technical depth, and human-centred purpose to Data, AI & Digital Transformation. Co-Founder & Director of Alegre Ventures Pte Ltd. Former Regional Business Leader at Dell Technologies & EMC. ACLP-certified educator, keynote speaker, and co-author committed to responsible innovation and building a future where technology serves people.

Formal Academic Qualifications

MBA - General Management

Master of Business Administration from Anglia Ruskin University,
UK. Provides the strategic business leadership foundations
underpinning advisory and consulting work with C-suite executives.

BSc - Mathematics, Statistics & Physics

Bachelor of Science from University of Calicut, India. Provides a
quantitative grounding for data-centric and analytical approach.

Executive Programs & Continuous Education Highlights

MIT Sloan

Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy.

Harvard University

Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age

Wharton / UPenn

Marketing: Branding, Customer Centricity & Go-to-Market Strategies.

London Business School

Brand Management: Aligning Business, Brand and Behaviour.

Areas of Expertise & Advisory Focus

Bridging data strategy, responsible AI governance, and workforce transformation, enabling organisations to adopt AI with clarity, trust, and confidence.

AI & Data Strategy Advisory

Data strategy, AI adoption, responsible AI governance, and digital
transformation advisory for SMEs, nonprofits, and enterprise leaders.

AI Ethics & Governance

Co-author of the SCS AI Ethics & Governance Body of Knowledge v2.0. Certified in Mastering AI Ethics & Governance (SUTD, 2025) and Data Protection (SMU, 2025).

Executive Facilitation & Education

ACLP-certified adult educator delivering masterclasses, executive briefings, and corporate workshops on Data & AI Strategy, Digital Transformation, and Cybersecurity Leadership.

Keynote Speaking & Thought Leadership

Speaker on topics that include Digital Transformation in the age of AI, AI Governance, AI’s Societal impact, and Workforce transformation at various forums. Media-trained during the EMC corporate days, with experience in press briefings.

Corporate Leadership Career

30+ years of progressive leadership across MNCs in Singapore, South Asia, and Asia Pacific.

Dell Technologies - Regional Business Leader, APJ

Led APJ Channel Storage Services business (USD 130M portfolio) – driving regional GTM strategy, channel partner performance, sales forecasting, and business growth.

Dell Technologies - Senior Manager, Residency Services, South East Asia

Led sales strategy and execution for IT Infrastructure Operational & Transitional Services across South Asia. Achieved 11.8% CAGR. Presented APJ growth strategies and best practices at the global workshop in Hopkinton, USA (2018).

EMC - Systems Engineering Manager, South Asia

Head of South Asia Specialist Pre-Sales organisation, and CTO Strategic Advisor for the region. APJ representative at EMC Global Software Champions Summit, USA. Achieved the highest certification milestone for the Specialist Technology Consultants in South Asia.

CSN Systems (Singapore Technologies Group)

Regional Pre-Sales Consultant ASEAN: Focused on DEC & F5 IT infrastructure solutions and partner training and enablement. ST Data Centre Manager: Managed the ST Data Centre on behalf of CSN. Conducted executive briefings for senior executives.

Publications & Co-Authored Works

Transform or Perish (2021)

Co-author: “Transform or Perish: Take Ownership of Your Career Destiny.” published by Singapore Management University (SMU) in collaboration with alumni and industry professionals. Offers practical guidance for professionals navigating career transformation in the digital era.

AI Ethics & Governance BoK v2.0 (2024)

Co-author: “AI Ethics and Governance Body of Knowledge Version 2.0.” published by the Singapore Computer Society (SCS) in collaboration with IMDA and industry professionals. Contributing to responsible, human-centric AI grounded in trust and accountability.

Community Contributions & Memberships

Volunteer Career Advisor (VCA) at Workforce Singapore (WSG) – Coaching mid-career PMETs through career transitions and skills upgrading.

Venture Builder Program by SUSS (2025) – Building social enterprise capabilities and connecting to the social impact ecosystem.

Mentor at Singapore Business Federation (SBF) Foundation Youth Connections – Building career readiness and confidence in young professionals.

Active Member at Singapore Computer Society (SCS)

Member at Singapore Red Cross – Contributing to humanitarian and community initiatives.

Continuous Learning & Professional Certifications

Committed to lifelong learning - continuously building expertise across AI, data, governance, and human-centred leadership.

AI, Data & Governance

➞ Mastering AI Ethics & Governance – SUTD (2025)

➞ Advanced Cert in Data Protection Operational Excellence Mod 1 – SMU (2025)

➞ Generative AI for Executives & Business Leaders – IBM (2024)

➞ Machine Learning with Python: Foundations – LinkedIn (2024) Data Analytics begins with me – NUS (2023)

➞ Data Visualization begins with me – NUS (2023)

Business, Strategy & Social Impact

➞ Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs & Innovators – UPenn (2025)

➞ Venture Builder Programme – SUSS (2025)

➞ Digital Marketing Foundations – LinkedIn (2024)

➞ ITIL Foundations Certification – EXIN

➞ Crucial Conversations – Crucial Dimensions

Personal Development & Facilitation

➞  Introduction to Psychology – Yale University (2026)

➞ Advanced Certificate in Learning & Performance (ACLP) – IAL/SUSS & SSG (2024)

➞ Programming for Everybody (Python) – University of Michigan (2024)

➞ Presentation Excellence Programme – Rogen

➞  F5 Networks Certification Programme – F5