Allan T.
About Allan T.
Allan T. serves as the Founder and Senior Advisor for Asia Pacific & Japan at Workato, where he has achieved significant business growth and led various teams since 2023. He has a strong educational background in business and entrepreneurship, complemented by extensive experience in the tech industry and non-profit sector.
Work at Workato
Allan T. currently serves as the Founder & Senior Advisor for Asia Pacific & Japan at Workato, a position he has held since 2023 while based in Singapore. Prior to this role, he was the Founder & Managing Director for Asia Pacific & Japan from 2015 to 2023, where he contributed to significant business growth. He also worked as a Business Development team member during the company's early stages from 2014 to 2015 in Silicon Valley. In his current role, he oversees operations in Japan as Vice President & General Manager, also starting in 2023.
Education and Expertise
Allan T. has a diverse educational background. He studied at the National University of Singapore, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Business Administration and a Minor in Computer Science and Technopreneurship. He also participated in the NUS Overseas Colleges program, achieving NOC Silicon Valley. Additionally, he studied Entrepreneurship at Stanford University. His self-taught skills in various programming languages complement his formal education.
Background
Allan T. has a varied professional background that includes military service as a Platoon Commander in the Singapore Armed Forces from 2009 to 2010. He founded and served as the Organising Chairman for the Jurong Lake Run from 2010 to 2014, creating Singapore's largest non-profit running event. His experience spans multiple countries, having built a regional team of over 120 people across Singapore, Australia, Japan, the Philippines, and India.
Achievements
Allan T. has achieved notable success in his roles at Workato, including over 200% year-over-year business growth for three consecutive years. He managed Workato's Global Business Technology/IT Team and has experience in raising funds for tech start-ups. His leadership in the Jurong Lake Run resulted in raising $0.65 million for local beneficiaries and securing multi-million dollar sponsorship contracts, demonstrating his capability in both business development and community engagement.