Weng Kong Michael Foong

Experienced vCISO, VEA & IT Transformation Leader

Greater Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | +601128343033 | mikefoong@rawfactor.net | LinkedIn Profile | Whatsapp Me

Summary

Highly accomplished and results-driven IT leader with over 30 years of extensive experience in the IT industry, including a decade in consulting and delivery. Proven expertise in bridging the gap between IT and business, providing enterprise-wide solutions, and driving organizational transformation. Experienced vCISO and VEA with a strong foundation in Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, Project Management, and Strategic Planning. Adept at developing aligned IT strategies, optimizing organizational processes, and leading successful initiatives. Seeking to leverage deep technical knowledge and strategic business acumen to deliver impactful solutions.

Skills

IT Strategy & Consulting Cybersecurity Enterprise Architecture (EA) Solution Architecture Business Transformation Project Management Program Management Agile Methodologies (SAFe, Scrum) IT Service Management Digital Transformation Cloud Computing SOA & SOA Governance Application Architecture Content Management Portals Social Media & Networking Pre-Sales Management Team Leadership & Development Strategic Planning Research & Analysis Process Optimization Lean Portfolio Management Continuous Delivery Customer Centricity Open Source Software Training & Facilitation

Experience

Rawfactor consulting Sdn. Bhd.

Greater Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Managing Director

July 2024 – Present

  • Founded and lead a consulting firm focused on the intersection of technology, business transformation, and cybersecurity.
  • Leverage interdisciplinary expertise to bridge the gap between technical innovation, strategic business goals, and robust security frameworks.
  • Apply over 25 years of experience in enterprise architecture combined with a strong foundation in cybersecurity to deliver comprehensive solutions.

Oracle(Regional)

Director, Enterprise Architect, Scandinavian Region

September 2018 – February 2022 (3 years 6 months)

  • Managed customer architecture approaches, solving complex business problems across finance, banking, insurance, retail, and supply chain industries.
  • Served as overall architecture manager for the pre-sales virtual engagement team, driving strategic engagements.

Oracle

Enterprise Architect

May 2015 – August 2018 (3 years 4 months)

  • Contributed to enterprise architecture initiatives, ensuring alignment of IT solutions with business objectives.

Consulting Manager

October 2009 – April 2015 (5 years 7 months)

  • Managed consulting engagements and projects in areas including Enterprise Architect Consulting, Enterprise Integration, SOA, SOA Governance, Application Architecture, Social Media and Networking, Portals, and Content Management.

Hewlett-Packard

Consulting Manager

March 2008 – September 2009 (1 year 7 months)

  • Served as Practice Manager for the enterprise application services team, overseeing 70 direct and indirect staff.
  • Acted as interim Consulting Country Manager for Indonesia, managing a team of 20 staff.
  • Responsible for managing consulting sales, delivery, and ensuring consultant engagement and performance.

Malaysia Airlines

E-Commerce Manager

December 2006 – February 2008 (1 year 3 months)

  • Managed the Malaysia Airlines Online Booking Transformation project.
  • Achieved revenue goals for online bookings by increasing the internet penetration rate to 15% of total sales.

Alchemyth LLC

Berkeley, California, United States

Chief Engineer

December 1998 – June 2000 (1 year 7 months)

  • Built and established the datacenter in the US for a startup, a joint venture between a Malaysian internet company and an American portal company.

Education

Doctorate Business Administration and Management (Leadership and Strategy)

Golden Gate University

Expected 2026 (On-going)

Bachelors of Science, Computer Science (2:1 Honors)

University of Staffordshire

1997 – 1998

Certifications & Professional Development

Volunteer Experience

Malaysian CARE

IT Consultant

October 2024 – Present

  • Provide pro-bono consulting services to automate and modernize IT services, IT strategy, and organizational transformation using Open Source software.

Coach (Children - Badminton)

October 2024

  • Helped coach kids badminton.

Patient Transporter

October 2023

  • Assisted with patient transport when required, from home to hospital and back.