John Lim Seng Foo

Technology Leader | Digital Transformation | Enterprise Cloud | API Strategy | DevOps | Software Development Leadership

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

About

Senior technology leader with 18+ years of experience delivering enterprise systems in financial services, banking platforms, and regulated environments. Proven track record in leading in-house software development, API platforms, cloud transformation (AWS), DevOps adoption, and large-scale digital initiatives. Strong in stakeholder management, vendor governance, and regulatory-aligned delivery.

Experience

  • Head of In-House Software Development at AEON Credit Service (M) Berhad
    Nov 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 8 mos

    - Lead enterprise in-house engineering across API Gateway, Cloud (AWS), and DevOps, driving secure, scalable, and standardized platforms across the organization. - Define and execute cloud and architecture strategy, including legacy modernization, platform transformation, and cost optimization. - Own and scale the enterprise API and Open API ecosystem, enabling secure integration with internal systems, partners, and external platforms. - Establish and govern DevOps and CI/CD practices (GitLab), improving automation, release reliability, and environment consistency. - Oversee end-to-end SDLC delivery for enterprise systems, ensuring quality, security, regulatory compliance, and production stability. - Lead cross-functional engineering teams across modern technology stacks (.NET, ReactJS, APIs, cloud) delivering multiple in-house platforms. - Drive digital onboarding programme including vendor governance, delivery management, and integration with enterprise systems. - Introduce standardized integration and architecture patterns, strengthening scalability, maintainability, and ecosystem connectivity. - Partner with business, security, risk, and compliance stakeholders to align technology delivery with regulatory and organizational objectives.

  • AVP, Software Development (Agile Delivery) at IFCA MSC Bhd
    Oct 2017 - Nov 2020 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    - Led multiple development teams to deliver enterprise applications with strong quality and delivery discipline. - Governed Agile / SCRUM delivery, ensuring consistent practices and predictable outcomes. - Provided technical and architectural guidance to support sound design and problem resolution. - Partnered with project managers and business stakeholders on scope, priorities, and delivery commitments. - Drove continuous improvement in engineering standards, code quality, and delivery efficiency. - Mentored and developed engineers, building team capability and leadership depth. - Supported system and server migration initiatives, ensuring stability and performance.

  • Accelerated Value Leader at IBM Malaysia
    Feb 2015 - Nov 2017 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    - Managed customer support cases with focus on timely resolution and customer communication. - Analyzed recurring issues and drove preventive improvements to reduce repeat incidents. - Produced support metrics and reports to improve service quality. - Acted as technical point-of-contact in customer engagements. - Coordinated with IBM development teams on defect resolution.

  • Technical Lead at Web Multisoft International Sdn Bhd
    Jul 2014 - Feb 2015 · 8 mos

    - Manage project and develop new affiliate system which able handle complex and dynamic calculation using MVC 4 and Entity Framework. - Utilized Kendo UI for grid design in reports and data listing. - Develop MVC API for third party software. - Build window services to perform daily account's calculation. - Implement SCRUM that able to manage project time line more efficiently. - Restructure company's TFS structure to manage system development and deployment more efficient. - Draft of system deployment process for company

  • Senior Product Consultant (Technical Lead) at IFCA MSC Bhd
    Apr 2013 - Jul 2014 · 1 yr 4 mos

    - Manage a team of 3 developers which mainly focus on C#.Net and MSSQL development using SCRUM and Kanban methodology. - Fine tuning existing system with proper database indexing. - Manage server migration for client system (Server Setup, Database Setup) - Perform user requirement gathering and project discussion with clients (SP Setia, Sime Darby, etc). - Involve in Property Development/Management system development. - Involve in Human Resource system development. - Microsoft® Certified Technology Specialist. - Microsoft® Certified Professional Developer - Professional Scrum Master