Meet the team
Andrew Milroy is the founder of Veqtor8, a Singapore- and Australia-based advisory firm that helps enterprises harness AI, cloud, and modern data architectures to deliver secure, measurable business outcomes.
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With over two decades advising global enterprises, governments, and technology leaders across Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America, Andrew combines strategic insight with hands-on expertise in:
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AI and automation strategy — from governance frameworks to operational deployment, including domain-specialised AI for cybersecurity, IT operations, and decision support
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Cloud transformation — guiding organisations through multi-cloud adoption, workload optimisation, and platform modernisation
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Data management and virtualisation — enabling faster time-to-insight, trusted data, and AI-readiness through optimised data integration and governance
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Cybersecurity and digital risk — embedding security into transformation programmes to protect sensitive data and ensure regulatory compliance
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A sought-after keynote speaker, analyst, and board-level advisor, Andrew’s work focuses on aligning advanced technology adoption with business strategy, operational efficiency, and measurable ROI.
Neal Cross | Senior Advisor
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Neal has a 30-year career of senior leadership across gaming, data, technology, payments, banking, fintech and social enterprise. He is currently co-founder of PictureWealth, one of the world’s fastest growing wealth-tech companies, going from $0 to $8bn funds in under 5 years.
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He is also the non-executive director at Peppermint Innovation, an ASX listed business unifying the 15-million-member co-op banking sector in the Philippines.
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Prior to this, Cross was the Group Chief Innovation Officer at DBS Bank in Singapore, the global benchmark for digital transformation in financial services.
Christine Kong | Strategic Workshop Advisor
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Based in Malaysia, Christine has produced and organised commercially viable events in a variety of industry sectors including Cyber Security, Legal, Life Sciences, Chemicals, Telco, Accounting and Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Food & Beverage, HR, IT, Big Data and Marketing focusing on the trends and challenges of today’s decision makers and strategic industry leaders.
She established Execbureau Consulting in 2011 offering services in lead generation, bespoke event management, speaker recruitment and conference production. Execbureau Consulting has managed events in in Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and North America.
David Rule | Senior Advisor
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David Rule is a security and computer forensics (CF) specialist with over 36 years of experience in the industry. He specializes in eDiscovery and forensic investigations and is currently a Partner at Xione Group Pte Ltd Singapore, a security and investigative services company. In addition, he is a member of the International Association of Computer Investigation Specialists (IACIS), the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), the High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA), the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute of Forensic Science (ACFEI), and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
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David has extensive experience working with complex investigations in the Asian market. His investigations have included asset tracing assignments, Intellectual Property (IP) theft and infringement cases, anti-counterfeiting operations, large multi-jurisdictional e-data collections, e-discovery, litigation support, and readiness.
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His qualifications and personal development include Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Forensic Consultant (CFC), Certified Medical Investigator (CMIIII), EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). In addition, he holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Western Sydney, Australia.
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He has also managed international projects for Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), IP investigations and data collections in Europe and US for MNCs and international law firms. He has also directed computer forensic teams in two of Asia’s biggest fraud cases for the investigation and preservation of Electronically Stored Information (ESI).
P. Ramakrishna | Advisor
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Based in Singapore, P. Ramakrishna (Rama) is an experienced technology executive and has been involved with the tech domain for 35 years. Rama's recent experience includes being CEO of CIO Academy which builds CIO and CISO communities, sharing best practices and insights for C-level executives.
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He was also with Singapore’s Infocomm Development Authority (now IMDA and GovTech as Director of IDA’s Industry Development — responsible for national level initiatives to develop the tech industry ecosystem. He left in 2015 and became an advisor for several foreign countries to help develop their national tech masterplans.
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Rama is also the co-author of 'Intelligent Island: The Untold Story of Singapore's Tech Journey' which chronicles the development of Singapore's tech industry over the last 3 decades.
Ian Selbie | Advisor
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Based in Singapore, Ian is a highly experienced technology business leader. He is comfortable in the C-Suite as well as delving into IT, commercial and legal details. He has over 20 years’ Asia Pacific experience, proven in business development and delivery for large IT and business process engagements in digital banking, security and fraud prevention. Ian’s collaborative leadership style fits into multi-cultural, distributed sales, business and technical teams.
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Ian was part of the global team that conceived and created the Unisys Elevate secure digital banking ecosystem then brought the solution to market globally. He later drove the global program for design and development of Machine Learning based platforms for Elevate.
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Ian also developed and released a program for next-generation financial crime solutions that delivers enhanced real-time detection and prevention, while enhancing customer experience.
David Stanbridge | Advisor
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Based in Perth, Australia, David Stanbridge is the founder of MetBridge Cyber Consulting and has over 25 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity. David specialises in providing vCISO services to organisations, with a strong focus on knowledge sharing, and enhancing the cyber resilience of businesses.
David previously held significant roles in cyber security and, security and privacy audit, working with public and private organisations across Africa, Europe, and Australia. His expertise spans IT risk management, cybersecurity compliance, and strategic cyber planning. His diverse background in consulting has provided him with insights into the unique challenges faced by businesses in different sectors, allowing him to craft tailored cybersecurity strategies.
He has been instrumental in helping organisations mature their cybersecurity posture, including the development of cyber risk frameworks, conducting cyber risk assessments, and delivering targeted training.
David is an active member of the cyber community, frequently sharing his expertise through various initiatives, including workshops and public talks. His passion for strengthening the cyber resilience of communities, along with his collaborative and hands-on approach, ensures that his clients receive both strategic advice and practical solutions that enhance their overall security posture.
Lara-Ming Sinnathamboo | Creative Advisor
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Lara-Ming has over 20 years of experience in the advertising and marketing sectors working with some of the world’s best known brands including Apple and Pfizer. Lara’s responsibilities include rolling out campaigns for multinational businesses across the Asia Pacific region. She has diverse experience in localisation, advertising, creative implementation, content management, budget tracking, database and marketing communications.
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She holds an Economics degree from Manchester University in the UK and Cert IV, Graphic Design qualification from Shillington College in Sydney, Australia.
Ross O'Brien | Advisor
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Ross is a technology analyst and market entry consultant who focuses on Asia's digital economies. He has been based in Hong Kong for over two decades, and has also lived and worked in Indonesia, Singapore, China, Vietnam and Bangladesh. He runs the technology practice of B2B consultancy Intercedent Asia, and is a non-executive board member of mobile commerce application developer Weyland Tech, Inc.
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Ross has held research and consulting leadership roles at Pyramid Research, Ovum (now Omdia) and Strategic Intelligence. For many years, he ran the Hong Kong program of the Economist Newspaper's senior executive advisory program, the Economist Corporate Network. He has also worked in the client advisory practices of AT&T Solutions and Huawei Technologies. ​
Ross is Senior Contributing Editor at the MIT Technology Review, and lead editor for Global Insights, a quarterly digest of global technology news and analysis prepared for the Technology Review’s Global Panel Peer network.
Marc Einstein | Advisor
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Marc is an established and respected technology thought leader, with global experience. Marc lives and works in Tokyo, having also worked in Singapore, Hong Kong and the United States.
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He has over 15 years of information technology, telecommunications and digital media research and advisory experience.
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Marc has recently been advising clients on the impact of 5G as well as the opportunities that 5G technology will bring. He has extended this research into the commercial opportunities that 6G will bring. Increasingly, Marc’s work has involved analysing the risks associated with high speed networks.
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Marc is the author of a book entitled “Tech Native Companies: Seven Strategies to Survive the Digital Age.”
Jamie Snowdon | Advisor
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Based in the UK, Jamie Snowdon has over twenty-five years’ experience in the IT and Business Services industry. In that time, he has worked in a variety of roles including sales, marketing, consulting and as an industry analyst. Jamie’s analyst career has largely been spent conducting data analysis including market size/forecast models, quantitative/qualitative survey analysis and competitive analysis. He is also the founder of disruptive technology research firm, Market Prescience.
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Jamie spent 5 years as Chief Data Officer at HFS Research as well as long stints in research leadership roles at Nelson-Hall and IDC.
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He specialises in the development of market forecasting models and tools as well as survey design. He has wide technology industry knowledge and has developed a reputation as a technology industry thought leader.
Rubyni Karun | Commercial Advisor
Based in Singapore, Rubyni Karun is the CEO at XfinitySG and has over 15 years of research and advisory experience across all major industries. She has worked with leading regional organisations, developing unparalleled commercial relationships and developing organisation from within. Rubyni built her career at Euromonitor International and Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific, while also advising MNCs and SMEs in the APAC region.
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With the combination of consulting tools and research methodologies, she is able to assess best practices at both a strategic and operational level. In recent years, digital risk has become a priority of many of Rubyni's clients, enabling her to focus on this dynamic topic.