Aaron Baideme

Department Head for Infrastructure and Security Team, reporting to the CTO, whilst also serving as Deputy CISO. Hands-on engineering leader owning the design, build, and operation of large-scale, multi-region Kubernetes infrastructure (EKS/GKE) underpinning MANTRA's Layer-1 RWA Chain (Cosmos SDK + EVM). Directly architect and implement production cluster orchestration, cloud batchjob systems, observability platforms, and infrastructure-as-code pipelines; while simultaneously driving security programs, compliance (VARA), and operational readiness across the organisation.

Supporting ithacaprotocol.io as they prepare to launch to production EOY 2023. Ithaca is an option trading protocol that encompasses an algorithmic market maker, a verifiable collateral optimisation and liquidation engine, a risk trenching methodology, and, finally, protocol governance.

Supporting the Head of Engineering and CTO to manage all infrastructure and systems to support Hex Trust's Web3 and Blockchain operations; Managing advanced, multi-region Kubernetes workloads both in cloud and on-premise along with maintaining High Security Modules and Key Management Systems for online and offline (cold wallet) signing. Supplementally coordinating with CIO/CISO for Security Governanance, Compliance, and DevSecOps tooling transformations leveraging third-party SASS toolsets and custom-build in-house solutions.

Managed all internal, on-premises and cloud infrastructure for Magnetic Asia and Total Ticketing ETS (Enterprise Ticketing System) platforms for all enterprise clients; Accomplishments included: • Led and Coordinated Digital Infrastructure Transformation "v2": migration of all internal, on premise and cloud infrastructure from traditional VM architecture to Kubernetes • Creation of TotalStreaming, a platform for live-streaming and point-to-point concert rebroadcasting; integrated with our ETS platform for ticketing and advanced URL tokenization • Provided infrastructure support and advanced security optimization for NFT and other Augmented Reality / Online Experiences

Originally functioned as System Architect for all SCMP internal platforms and operations tools; Transitioned to Senior Product/Project Manager, overseeing development of advanced Newsroom Systems Platform – custom-built CMS and DAM for editorial team. Additional support provided to Growth and Product Teams for advanced NLP/AI data-processing tools, creating article parsers that power our recommendation engines.

Consultant Role w/ HSBC Digital UK/HK/GZ alongside PA Consulting UK; RWBM Insurance IT: Managed the "Shift Left" Programme supporting the Digital Transformation & Agile Teams to implement DevOps automation tooling support for HSBC legacy infrastructure

As DigitasLBi and SapientRazorfish are both entities within the greater PublicisGroupe, and while my primary base of operations was DigitasLBi Hong Kong, SapientRazorfish Singapore (being a platform-driven, technology hub for APAC) was able to similarly use my skillset to manage and run multiple, large technical tracks of work. • Managed internal teams of designers and developers, whilst also functioning as a technical representative capable of working alongside clients • Dealt with day-to-day team operations along with overarching project logistics, such as Product Backlog management and delivery/release management • Determined technical and usability requirements for deliverables and, using Scrum/Agile methodology – ensure consistent and reliable delivery of projects in conjunction with 3rd party IS teams

As Technical Product Owner and Manager, this role required supervision of technical architectural development and infrastructure for large-scale enterprise platform projects for various regional APAC and multinational clients. This role carried responsibility across the entire technical delivery spectrum from foundation design, implementation/production, to dev-ops and deployment. • Consultation/management of Experience Design phases, including coordination with UX and Creative team; • Technical development and implantation – both in-house, full-stack development alongside management of external development teams based in greater Southeast Asia; • Managed all Dev-ops tasks, including development infrastructure & continuous integration – plus deployment automations and systems engineering

Specialized as Enterprise Solutions Architect for Pricewaterhouse Coopers. Based in Shanghai, but functioned as liaison between Shanghai resources and US Management Team. Expanded role to include Technical Project Management responsibilities | Full Stack Development oversight: primarily C#/ASP.NET

Boutique Digital Consulting Firm, providing creative & digital solutions, including Web Design/Development, Social Media/Marketing Strategy, Digital Transformation, Experience Design