Built to Scale Breakfast
Scaling Secure Platforms: Fixing the Gaps Between Engineering, Infra and Ops
JW Marriott, Singapore
Hosted by Factor
- 15 attendees
- 2 hours
Overview
Senior tech leaders across Singapore are facing the same issues: delivery pressure, fragmented platforms, rising security demands, and teams pulling in different directions. This closed-door session brings together CIOs, CTOs, and Engineering Heads to cut through the noise and share what’s working.
We’ll unpack:
Where platform and delivery models are breaking under pressure
How infra, engineering and cyber teams can align without slowing down
What’s actually being modernised vs what’s getting ignored
Architecture and operating model changes that are helping Singapore teams move faster
What to drop, consolidate, or rethink in 2025
Who it's for: CIOs, CTOs, Heads of Engineering, Infrastructure, Cyber, Architecture and Ops.
What to expect
- Senior Executives 12+
- Networking Peer-Driven
- Discussions Interactive
- Panelists & Industry Analysts 3+
What we will cover
- Unnecessary complexity Too many tools, duplicated platforms, or "cloud for cloud’s sake" — where are teams adding complexity instead of solving for outcomes?
- Ownership across teams As environments converge, roles blur. How are Singapore organisations drawing clearer lines between teams without slowing progress?
- Handling legacy Core systems still carry most of the weight. What's the realistic path to modernisation when full replatforming isn’t on the table?
- Is the stack helping? From vendor bloat to integration debt — what’s still fit for purpose, and where are we finally pulling the plug?
- What would we defend? A litmus test to surface what’s truly strategic. What would you defend, and what would you quietly retire?
Agenda
- Delegate Arrival & Registration(Technology Leaders' Luncheon)
- Welcome Drinks & Refreshments(Technology Leaders' Luncheon)
- Opening Remarks & Interactive Discussions(Technology Leaders' Luncheon)
- Closing Remarks & End of Session(Technology Leaders' Luncheon)
Speakers
Zeljko Ivkovic · CIO Asia Pacific, ISS A Zeljko hails from Germany but holds a Croatian passport. His educational journey took him through a major in Computer Science, followed by an MBA from Fudan University in Shanghai. Over the years, he has held various executive positions, gaining diverse experience. He has had the privilege of residing in different parts of the world, spending 6.5 years in Japan, followed by 12 years in China, and now, Singapore. Throughout his journey, he has been actively engaged in the Tech, Automotive & Transport industry, contributing expertise to renowned companies like BOSCH, DB Schenker, and ISS AS. Zeljko's true passion lies in digitalization, innovation, and staying at the forefront of future tech trends. His personal motto is straightforward but effective: "Get the job done." He thrives in collaborative team environments, where he works tirelessly to achieve business goals and drive transformative change.
David Tay · Chief Information Officer, Asia, Lendlease David Tay is responsible for Business-Technology partnership to enable digitization and automation for Lendlease integrated business model, consisting of Investment, Development and Construction. He leads teams across Singapore, Malaysia, China and Japan as Technology-partner for the business and operations, based on globalized and standardized platforms and solutions. Prior to this appointment, David was CIO for Beyonics, responsible for the integration of multiple M&A business entities into a single ERP system and to consolidate 4 production facilities into a single 203,000 sq.ft. mega-campus. He is also responsible for the subsequent migration of this on-premise 7-modules ERP to a cloud-based 22-modules ERP that supports the company’s business growth and establish a data platform for Industry 4.0 adoption. David worked for 15 years as Vice President for Software BU and Regional Director for Managed Services/CIO in Diebold Nixdorf. David played a VP – Infrastructure role in setting up a Data Centre that provided IDC, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery services. He also works at IBM Singapore for 15 years in various technology services groups. David holds a B.Sc (Hons) from the University of Bradford. He is also a Disaster Recovery Certified Expert.
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