Vice President, Cybersecurity & Governance Chapter
DR. CHOONHAPONG THAIUPATHUMP
Dynamic and results-driven IT executive with over 20 years of diverse experience in CIO/CTO roles, IT organizational development, and strategic planning. Proven success in leading IT operations, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and e-learning initiatives. Adept at navigating complex environments and collaborating with government agencies and enterprises.
EXPERIENCE
ASEAN CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER ASSOCIATION (ACIOA) – JAN 2024 TO PRESENT
VICE PRESIDENT, NORTH ZONE, CYBERSECURITY AND GOVERNANCE CHAPTER
• Develop communication and information-sharing bridges across the CIO community.
• Build business relationships and provide opportunities for cross-industry and cross-nation
sharing of business experience, leadership techniques, and technology expertise.
THAI CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER ASSOCIATION (TCIOA) – OCT 2023 TO PRESENT
CYBERSECURITY AND GOVERNANCE CHAPTER, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, CSO-AS-A-SERVICE
• Provide expert advisory services as a seasoned Chief Security Officer.
• Deliver top-notch cybersecurity solutions to corporate entities.
JAY MART PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED — JAN 2022 To Nov 2022
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT FOR IS SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE
• Led information systems security and compliance for the Jay Mart Group.
• Developed cybersecurity guidelines and ISMS to comply with ISO-27001.
• Ensured PDPA compliance, including gap analysis and awareness-building.
THAI CREDIT GUARANTEE CORPORATION (TCG) — APRIL 2020 To Oct 2021
SVP FOR IT OPERATIONS | SVP FOR DIGITAL SYTEM STRATEGY AND DEVELOPMENT
• Managed IT support, operations, infrastructure, and cybersecurity for TCG.
• Successfully led the development and implementation of TCG’s Core Banking System.
• Defined digital innovation and implemented digital transformation initiatives.
RANGSIT UNIVERSITY — Oct 2005 To Mar 2020
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR RSU CYBER UNIVERSITY / ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR
TECHNOLOGY / DEAN OF IT FACULTY / DIRECTOR OF E-LEARNING CENTER
• Drove adoption of educational technologies for teaching and learning.
• Managed IT enterprise architecture, network operations, data center, and infrastructure.
• Successfully led the development of an online learning ecosystem and completed three
online degree programs.
• Led development and implementation of ICT Master Plan for other government agencies.
OFFICE OF PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF ICT — 2003 To 2005
SENIOR SYSTEM ANALYST
• Played a key role in national ICT-related projects and committees.
• Successfully led projects funded by the World Bank, USTDA, and ADB.2
EDUCATION
• PH.D. IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY, USA (AUGUST ’99)
• M.S. IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS, HAWAII PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, USA (MAY ’96)
• B.ENG. IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, CHIANG MAI UNIVERSITY, THAILAND (FEBRUARY ’89)
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
• Extensive experience in enterprise IT management.
• Knowledgeable across various IT aspects, from strategy to implementation.
• High-level management skills with C-Level executives.
• Current interests in AI, machine learning, Fintech, cybersecurity, IT leadership, data analytics, and digital transformation.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
