William Tan
About William Tan
William Tan serves as the Field CTO and Architect at MinIO, bringing extensive experience in cybersecurity and IT service management. He has held various roles in leading technology companies and educational institutions, demonstrating a strong ability to bridge technical and business perspectives across the APJ region.
Work at MinIO
William Tan serves as the Field CTO and Architect at MinIO since 2023. In this role, he focuses on enhancing technical strategies and solutions within the organization. His responsibilities include collaborating with various teams to drive innovation and ensure alignment between technical capabilities and business objectives.
Previous Experience in Technology Companies
William Tan has extensive experience in the technology sector. He worked at MongoDB as a Senior Solutions Architect from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, he held the position of Lead Solution Engineer at Citrix from 2018 to 2021. His career also includes roles at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, NetApp, and Avanade, where he contributed to various projects and initiatives.
Education and Expertise
William Tan earned a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Computer Science and Information Systems from the National University of Singapore, completing his studies from 1995 to 1999. He holds certifications as a Certified Ethical Hacker and ITIL, demonstrating his expertise in cybersecurity and IT service management.
Professional Skills and Competencies
William Tan possesses a wide range of competencies in the technology field. His core skills include Microsoft technologies, Citrix solutions, cloud computing, storage, data protection, IT strategy, solution and infrastructure architecture, business development, pre-sales, consulting, and project management. He also has experience in technical enablement and training.
Communication and Collaboration Skills
William Tan acts as a key communicator between engineers, stakeholders, and CXOs. He bridges the gap between technical and business perspectives, facilitating effective collaboration across sales, pre-sales, delivery, channels, alliances, and marketing teams throughout the APJ region.