Victor Liew Jia Hao
About Victor Liew Jia Hao
Victor Liew Jia Hao is a Co-Founder and CTO with extensive experience in software development and blockchain technology. He has co-founded multiple companies, including Xfers and StraitsX, and has contributed to significant projects such as Project Orchid and standards for digital money.
Work at Xfers
Victor Liew Jia Hao has served as Co-Founder and CTO at Xfers since 2015. His role encompasses overseeing the company's technological direction and development. Under his leadership, Xfers has focused on facilitating digital payments and financial services in Southeast Asia. He has been instrumental in the company's growth and innovation in the fintech sector.
Education and Expertise
Victor completed his GCE 'A' Levels at Anglo-Chinese Junior College, where he studied Computing, Math, Physics, and Chemistry from 2004 to 2005. He later pursued a Bachelor of Computing (Honours) at the National University of Singapore, specializing in Communications and Media, and Interactive Systems from 2008 to 2012. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in technology and finance.
Background
Victor has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. He began his career as a Junior Research Assistant at the National University of Singapore from 2007 to 2010. He later held positions as a Teaching Assistant and a Technical Analyst at Credit Suisse. His experience spans across different sectors, including academia and finance, before co-founding multiple startups.
Achievements
Victor authored the specification for Project Orchid, which is publicly available on GitHub. He participated in Y Combinator's Summer 2015 batch, a notable startup accelerator program. Additionally, he co-authored the Monetary Authority of Singapore's proposed standards for digital money, contributing to the regulatory framework for digital currencies in the region. His work has facilitated the commercialization of blockchain payments for major companies.
Current Roles
In addition to his role at Xfers, Victor is also a Co-Founder and CTO at StraitsX since 2023 and at FAZZ Financial Group since 2021. He has been involved with Alibaba Group as an eFounder Fellow since 2018. His current positions reflect his ongoing commitment to innovation in the fintech landscape across various regions, including Singapore and China.