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

    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

    • Cantonese
      Native
    • English
      Fluent
    • Mandarin
      Fluent