Experience | Praven Kummar

DataPost Pte Ltd

Regional IT Project Manager

Singapore

Current Jan 2024 – Present

Directed E2E development and deployment of white-label SaaS InvoiceNow solution for CIMB and OCBC, managing full project lifecycle including AR/AP process integration and payment gateway implementation (GIRO, PayNow, MEPS, FAST, TT) compliant with ISO 20022MX standards. Overseeing 10 technical + 6 operations team members.
Spearheaded Agile integration projects for Acer, Mapletree, Singtel, Diners Club, SPH, OCBC using FTP, SFTP, FTPS and APIs to enable automated data exchange with diverse ERPs (Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics).
Single-handedly achieved Peppol Service Provider accreditation for Malaysia entity — managed SSM registration, obtained PosDigicert Softcert, completed LHDN registration, and secured accreditation from MDEC.
Leading compliance coordination for Singapore (InvoiceNow — PINT & C5) and Malaysia (MyInvoice — LHDN & MDEC), translating technical requirements and managing compliance testing with OpenPeppol, IMDA, IRAS, MDEC, and LHDN.

Peppol AWS (EKS, RDS, S3) Java/Spring Boot ISO 20022 React Microservices (DDD)

Vice President, IT Project Manager

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

May 2021 – Dec 2023

Enhanced regional security posture across 5 countries by directing E2E deployment of critical endpoint, server, and mobile security solutions covering ~8,000 endpoints and ~550 servers.
Managed procurement (RFI/RFQ/RFP) for security solutions valued at approximately $2M USD, including McAfee Endpoint, Carbon Black, Symantec Replacement, and Zimperium Mobile Security.
Implemented comprehensive cybersecurity strategies incorporating Zero Trust principles and cloud security roadmaps, ensuring compliance with MAS TRM (Singapore) and RMiT (Malaysia) and OCBC parent company requirements.
Strengthened organizational security governance and elevated security awareness through targeted training programs reaching business units across Malaysia and Singapore, applying Prosci/ADKAR change management principles.

Cybersecurity Zero Trust 5 Countries

IT Cyber Security Project Manager

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Apr 2019 – May 2021

Managed $10M USD IBM QRadar SIEM implementation for Bank Simpanan Nasional — 15 servers covering SIEM, UEBA, Network Insight, Packet Capture, and Resilient automation.
Deployed QRadar SIEM for Bank Negara Malaysia (26 servers, 2 years) and Great Eastern Life (21 servers across MY, SG, Brunei, Indonesia, 2 years).
Led 2-year Agile SSO project for Malaysia Airlines — integrated 58 applications, improved user experience and reduced password-related helpdesk calls.
Directed Agile Thycotic PAM implementation for Genting Highlands — integrated 1,018 of 2,000 target servers, validated 411 of 621 applications over 5 years.
Implemented IBM Guardium DAM for Tenaga Nasional Berhad, ensuring data protection and regulatory compliance.
Standardized internal E2E PM workflow, reducing project startup time and improving resource visibility across the organization.

QRadar PAM SSO DAM

IT Project Manager, APAC Region

Singapore

Mar 2017 – Apr 2019

Achieved €80,442 annual cost savings by automating the global order confirmation report, eliminating manual customer service effort and errors.
Spearheaded Agile development and rollout of the Lens Order Database (LODB) across 8 APAC countries, integrating local ERPs (AS400, U8, Raku Raku, VisuStore, PCS, LabPro) with Microsoft Azure.
Upgraded 7 critical business interfaces (VisuStore, Clearing Center, Blacklist, LODB, Cesar, SF Express, Customer Order Entry) to Microsoft Cloud.
Implemented Customer Blacklist system across China & Hong Kong, preventing sales to restricted/blacklisted entities including Interpol lists via SAP ABAP & U8 ERP integration.
Deployed 2D Matrix Code on lenses (Phase 1, China) enabling Industry 4.0 capabilities: product traceability, automated warehouse scanning, and manufacturing process optimization.
Delivered LOI Tool for automated order verification — validating parameters, checking stock availability, and confirming pricing across multiple ERPs.

Azure SAP Industry 4.0

IT Project Executive & System Analyst

Cyberjaya, Malaysia

May 2014 – Mar 2017

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