Warren Wong
Profile
Experienced Solution Architect with in-depth understanding of cloud-native software deployment and system design illustrated over 7 years of experience in similar roles. Strong technical proficiency with Azure, GCP, AWS and Kubernetes certifications.
Full-time Experience
Jihu GitLab
Hong Kong
Senior Solution Architect
Jan 2022 - Feb 2024
- Initiate the GitLab SaaS platform (gitlab.hk) for customers in HK region
- End-to-end support to strategic customers for their GitLab cloud native deployment and adoption
- Partner and build joint solution with strategic partner like Microsoft, Amazon, Google, ARM and PwC
- Core member of GitLab GenAI development team and actively contribute to the GenAI feature development
- Key customers - The Bank of East Asia, Bank of China, Melco Resorts & Entertainment, Hospital Authority
- GitLab
- DevOps
- Cloud
- Kubernetes
- Terraform
- Ansible
- Elastic
Kong
Hong Kong
Senior Regional Field Engineer
Jul 2021 - Jan 2022
- Lead global bank API projects in APJ region
- Writing, governing and modernizing API and API gateway plugin with APIOps/GitOps practice
- Design microservices architectures and decoupling monolithic applications including reading and writing enterprise application code
- Key customers - HSBC, MUFG, Standard Chartered, Transport for NSW (Australia)
- Reason for leaving - GitLab's plan for HK SaaS development attracted me, as it presented a unique opportunity to be involved in a large-scale SaaS project like GitLab in a sales hub like Hong Kong.
- Kong
- API Gateway
- API
- DevOps
- Cloud
- Kubernetes
- Lua
- Nginx
SoftwareOne
Hong Kong
Solution Architect
Jan 2021 - Jun 2021
- Develop cloud native infrastructure and application modernization framework and practices in SoftwareOne Hong Kong region
- Provide DevOps and application modernization presales and consulting services to Enterprise customers
- Key customers - AIA, CK Hutchison, Dairy Farm
- Reason for leaving - The technical focus of the position was not as initially discussed, with an emphasis on lift and shift projects rather than application modernization.
- DevOps
- Cloud
- Kubernetes
Hong Kong Boardband Network
Hong Kong
Manager - Multi-Cloud Solutions
Mar 2020 - Oct 2020
- Lead the team to build Software-as-a-Service products and manage SaaS application life cycles including the DevOps practice, build a documented, collaborative evaluation process; and develop action plans for upcoming renewal dates
- Develop new solution offering - DevSecOps& AI, which addressing customer demand on digital transformation
- Design and develop the tools and practices which help internal/externally to save >50% of manual work
- Key customers - McDonald's, Swire Properties, Dah Chong Hong, YF Life
- Reason for leaving - Due to a company-wide reorganization, my role was repositioned to focus on non-cloud and non-application-related tasks, which did not align with my career goals and expertise in cloud and application management.
- Leadership
- AI
- DevOps
- Cloud
- Kubernetes
- Terraform
- SaaS
Microsoft
Hong Kong
Cloud Solution Architect
Jul 2017 - Mar 2020
- Provide end-to-end support to prioritized ISVs for their large-scale project development using Kubernetes and DevOps technologies.
- Encourage early adoption of new Azure services, such as IoT and blockchain.
- Develop solutions that leverage Microsoft's 3-cloud (Azure, Microsoft365, Dynamics365) value proposition with managed ISVs, in order to expand local businesses into the Greater Bay Area.
- Drive business value and solution-driven partner conversations by achieving a 400-level proficiency and skills in leading PoCs, hackathons, and technical briefings in Azure PaaS/SaaS services.
- Key customers - HKTVmall, MoneySQ, CryptoBLK
- AI
- DevOps
- Cloud
- Kubernetes
- API
- IoT
- Blockchain
Other Experience
Event & Livestream
Speaker
- Microsoft Build Hong Kong: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/warren-wong_aks-ai-kubernetes-activity-7076760778975940608-1BeU
- AWS Community Day Shenzhen: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/warren-wong_aws-gitlab-ai-activity-7072126346407116800-2kjL
- Blockchain with Daml sharing in Google devfest: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/warren-wong_smartcontracts-web3-googledevelopergroup-activity-7006894795725959168-YPaF
- The first CNCF meetup: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/warren-wong_cloud-cloudcomputing-cloudnative-activity-7006103820225118209-wXUN
- Webinar DevOps Tools of the Trade: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV185411V7nm
- Webinar Use Solidity to create an Ethereum smart contract: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1cK411P7GF
- Webinar Containerize your Apps with Kubernetes on Azure: https://www.meetup.com/Kubernetes-Hong-Kong/events/274709479/
- More on https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-us/PublicProfile/5003885?fullName=Warren%20Wong
InSource
Founder
Jul 2023 - Present
- InSource is a self-hosted AI flow management platform with no-code drag and drop UI, sophisticated control room for execution and monitoring, and customized modules for diverse business needs
- https://ai-insource.com/
- OpenAI
- LangChain
- Python
- Cloud
- Container
Code Interpreter API
Contributor
Jul 2023 - Present
- A LangChain implementation of the ChatGPT Code Interpreter (3k+ GitHub stars)
- https://github.com/shroominic/codeinterpreter-api
- OpenAI
- LangChain
- Python
OpenAIPrompts (Sold to Teccelerates)
Founder
Mar 2023 - Present
- OpenAIPrompts is a platform for easy creation and sharing of GPT prompts with one-click hosting
- https://ai.teccelerates.com/
- OpenAI
- Vue.js
Microsoft
Microsoft Most Valuable Professional
Sep 2020 - Present
- Represent as Microsoft technology experts who passionately share the knowledge with the community
- Organize and deliver technical events and community activities
- Provide technical consultation to the community
- Developer Community
- Kubernetes
- DevOps
- Cloud
- AI
Feva Works IT Education Centre
Lead Trainer (Part-time)
Mar 2018 - Present
- Organize new regular courses
- Lead the trainer team to deliver regular Microsoft AI & IoT courses
- Professional Microsoft certification training - Cantonese, English & Mandarin
- Cloud
- AI
- IoT
Institute of Vocational Education
Tutor (Part-time)
Jul 2017 - Sep 2018
- Organize and deliver Industrial Attachment program for students (Bot development, mobile apps)
- Cloud
- AI
- PowerApps
Education
BSc in Information Security
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Specialised in cryptography and blockchain
![photo of me](img/avatar.png)
- wwwc@outlook.com
- somethingwentwell.github.io
- Hong Kong
Skills
- Cloud
- Azure
- AWS
- GCP
- Alibaba Cloud
- Huawei Cloud
- Programming
- Python
- JavaScript/Typescript
- Lua
- SQL
- Bash
- Frameworks
- Vue.js
- Angular.js
- Node.js
- Express.js
- FastAPI
- LangChain
- Developer Tools
- GitHub
- Gitlab
- Azure DevOps
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- JFrog Artifactory
- Terraform
- Ansible
- Kong Gateway
- Kong Mesh
- Rancher
- ArgoCD
- FluxCD
- Prometheus
- Grafana
- Loki
- Elastic
Certifications
- Certified Kubernetes Application Developer - The Linux Foundation
- Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect - Google
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate - Amazon Web Services
- Microsoft Certified Trainer - Microsoft
- Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert - Microsoft
- Microsoft Certified Azure DevOps Engineer Expert - Microsoft
- Microsoft Certified Azure Developer Associate - Microsoft
- Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate - Microsoft
- Microsoft Certified Azure AI Engineer Associate - Microsoft
- Microsoft Certified Azure Data Scientist Associate - Microsoft
- Microsoft Certified Azure Security Engineer Associate - Microsoft
Languages
- CantoneseNative
- EnglishFluent
- MandarinFluent