Embracing AI: What to expect and how to leverage it hosted by IET Singapore Network

Colin has more than 35 years of experience pioneering the latest technology within the ASEAN region, involved in the Industrial IoT, Industrial Automation, Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity, Energy & Environmental business since the mid-’80s. Colin provides mentorship and advisory services to the industry, primarily focused on regional SMEs implementing digital transformation in line with the emerging Industry 4.0 concepts. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration (BBBA) from RMIT Australia. Co-authored of “Industry 4.0: Navigating the Manufacturing in ASEAN”, “Smart Factory” and “Industrial AI”.

He is a certified IoT specialist and alumni of MIT Sloan Scholl of Management Executive program in Artificial Intelligence and IoT. Attained National Infocomm Competency Framework (NICF) Industry approved competencies in Enterprise Architecture, Competency of Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) implementation.

Colin held the role of President of the AutomationSG (Formally known as Singapore Industrial Automation Association from 2001-2005).  He was Vice-Chair of Industry Committee of Energy Efficiency (ICEE) under the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS), Current member of the IoT Technical Committee of IT Standards Committee (ITSC), technical committee member of Smart Manufacturing under Singapore Standard Council (SSC). 

Colin is a technology evangelist and driving force of Industry 4.0. He delivered dozens of insightful industry papers and influential speeches in the key regional conferences and business forums. Featured in Channel News Asia (CNA) Start-Up series 6 as an industry expert and Member of Advisory Committee of Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s electrical engineering department, Colin helps guide the future of technological development and the next generation of technologists in the region. 

Colin is currently a senior business development manager at LKH Precicon Pte. Ltd.

Tom Zacharski is a self-taught coder, INSEAD MBA and Harvard Business School alumnus who lives at the intersection of code, commerce, and creativity. He used to work at Google for 10+ years, and also worked at Meta, and PwC. He is a serial entrepreneur who founded several companies. Currently, as co-founder and both CTO and CFO of Teamwork Unlocked, he provides data-driven leadership programs that use innovative experiential techniques such as escape rooms and board games.

Tom has built many practical Gen AI products that help solve real-world problems. In his free time he practices archery and loves to travel, having been to more than 90 countries now. He also directed an award-winning film in Singapore!

Expect Tom to challenge assumptions, share hard-won lessons from the crossroads of tech and business, and leave you with immediately actionable ideas for your own business and life.