Sian Lerk Lau
About Sian Lerk Lau
Sian Lerk Lau is a Software Engineer and Technical Services Lead at BriteCore, where he has worked since 2019. He also serves as a Partner at ASLN Digital PLT and has extensive experience in software development and education.
Work at BriteCore
Sian Lerk Lau has been employed at BriteCore as a Software Engineer and Technical Services Lead since 2019. In this role, Lau takes ownership of BriteNotes, a note-taking product designed for the cloud insurance software platform. Lau has led significant initiatives, including the refactoring and migration of BriteNotes and BriteClaims to support JSON:API. Additionally, Lau facilitates communication among various roles such as designers, product owners, architects, CloudOps, and testers to address project roadblocks. Lau also mentors team members in understanding microservices architecture and troubleshooting using observability tools like Sentry and Datadog.
Current Role at ASLN Digital PLT
Since 2019, Sian Lerk Lau has held the position of Partner at ASLN Digital PLT in Malaysia. This role complements Lau's technical expertise and leadership experience, allowing for collaboration on various digital initiatives. The partnership has contributed to the growth and development of digital solutions within the organization.
Previous Experience in Academia
Prior to joining BriteCore, Sian Lerk Lau worked at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman as a Senior Lecturer and Director of the Centre for Foundation Studies from 2006 to 2013. This seven-year tenure involved teaching and guiding students in various subjects, contributing to the academic environment at the institution.
Professional Background in Software Development
Sian Lerk Lau has extensive experience in software development, having worked as a Senior Software Developer at Jewel Paymentech from 2018 to 2019. Lau also served as Engineering Manager at OnApp from 2013 to 2018, where responsibilities included overseeing engineering teams and managing software projects. This background has provided Lau with a strong foundation in technical leadership and software engineering.
Education and Expertise
Sian Lerk Lau holds multiple degrees, including a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Lancaster University, completed from 2015 to 2017. Lau also earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Pervasive Computing and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science (Networking) from Universiti Putra Malaysia. Lau's educational background supports expertise in various technologies, including the AWS ecosystem tools such as Lambda, SQS, DynamoDB, and RDS.