Jack Wang Ming

CTO

Singapore, Singapore16 yrs 2 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led the transformation of database operations into engineering-focused units.
Founded and scaled a global engineering function at Grab.
Passionate about building secure and developer-friendly platforms.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a technology leader in SaaS with a focus on database management and engineering operations.

Contact

wang861225@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Engineering ManagementDatabase ManagementTeam LeadershipDatabase Operations

Other Skills

Amazon Web Services (AWS)AnalyticsBashBig DataData WarehousingDatabase AdministrationDatabasesEngineering LeadershipHadoopJavaLinuxManagementMongoDBMySQLOperations Management

About

Jack is a technology leader with over a decade of experience in building engineering platforms and high-performing teams across Asia and the U.S. He has a proven track record in transforming operations into engineering-driven practices and driving automation at scale. At Grab, Jack founded and scaled the Database Solutions team into a global engineering function, delivering automation platforms that powered the company’s growth. Now as Head of Engineering, he leads Concedo (Authentication & Authorisation), Software Automation, Cloud Infra, and Sentry (API Gateway, Hermes, Vault). His scope also covers Security Engineering, where he oversees vulnerability management, Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), and the adoption of industry-leading tools. Jack is passionate about building secure, reliable, and developer-friendly platforms that enable teams to innovate faster and deliver impact at scale.

Experience

Grab

5 roles

Head of Engineering

Promoted

Oct 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

As Head of Engineering, he leads Concedo (Authentication & Authorisation), Software Automation, Cloud Infra, and Sentry (API Gateway, Hermes, Vault). His scope also covers Security Engineering, where he oversees vulnerability management, Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), and the adoption of industry-leading tools.

DatabasesOperations ManagementManagementTeam BuildingRDBMSEngineering Management+2

Senior Engineering Manager

Promoted

Apr 2020 – Sep 2022 · 2 yrs 5 mos

As the Senior Engineering Manager at Grab, Jack leads the Database Operation, Database Development, and Observability teams. He has spearheaded the transformation of the database operation team into an engineering-focused unit. Under his guidance, they have built a self-service automation platform that empowers developers to handle database operations and troubleshoot performance issues independently.
Jack is responsible for managing Grab's online database, encompassing tasks such as operation, performance tuning, and capacity planning. His expertise spans various database technologies, including RDS, ElastiCache, Elasticsearch, Scylladb, and more. He collaborates closely with different service teams to comprehend their business requirements and actively participates in database design and structure modelling.
Moreover, Jack is dedicated to streamlining operations by developing a unified logging, monitoring, and alerting platform. This platform aids different service teams in enhancing service response times and swiftly addressing issues as they arise.

ManagementRDBMSDatabase ManagementTeam Leadership

Database Solution Manager

Promoted

Oct 2018 – Mar 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos

Engineering manager at Grab leading database engineering team.

ManagementRDBMSDatabase Management

Lead Database Engineer

Oct 2017 – Sep 2018 · 11 mos

Support all database operation work in Seattle office and help service teams to move faster.

RDBMSDatabase Operations

Senior Database Engineer

Nov 2015 – Sep 2017 · 1 yr 10 mos

At Grab, Jack actively works with a diverse range of database technologies, including RDS MySQL, Aurora, ElastiCache, Redis Cluster, and more. He takes on the responsibility of recommending appropriate solutions for different use cases, covering aspects like proof-of-concept (POC), design, and implementation.
His role involves designing and architecting database systems using various technologies to meet specific use case requirements. Jack primarily focuses on ensuring high availability (HA), scalability, and optimizing performance.
Additionally, Jack is responsible for the day-to-day operations of AWS RDS MySQL databases, overseeing tasks such as diagnosing database issues and implementing preventive measures to mitigate future occurrences. He collaborates closely with engineers to review table structures, index designs, and query optimizations.
Jack possesses a strong familiarity with AWS RDS, CloudWatch, and similar tools. His extensive knowledge extends to understanding the intricacies of MySQL storage engines and various types of indexes. Furthermore, he actively explores other database technologies, such as Aurora clusters, ElastiCache, Redis clusters, and also delves into NoSQL and NewSQL databases like ScyllaDB and TiDB.

RDBMSDatabase Management

Garena group

Senior Database Engineer

Feb 2014 – Nov 2015 · 1 yr 9 mos · Singapore · On-site

Successfully managed a portfolio of over 300 MongoDB deployments, encompassing versions 2.4, 2.6, and 3.0.
Oversaw the administration of 10 production MySQL database servers, with data sizes reaching up to 2TB.
Implemented and maintained an EQL SAN Storage device to ensure efficient backup processes for the MongoDB cluster.
Expertly established and managed a MongoDB sharded cluster with replica sets, ensuring data integrity and high availability.
Executed seamless database upgrades, transitioning MongoDB databases from version 2.4 to 3.0.
Designed the architecture and implemented MongoDB on Tokumx for a data warehouse project, facilitating efficient data storage and retrieval.
Employed mongofile GridFS as a distributed file system, enabling streamlined file management within the MongoDB environment.
Implemented and configured a comprehensive monitoring tool for MongoDB servers, aiding in the proactive monitoring of system health and performance.
Utilized Linux Bash shell scripting to automate data extraction and generate reports, optimizing efficiency and productivity in data-related tasks.

RDBMSDatabase Management

Isentia

System Engineer/DBA

Jul 2009 – Nov 2013 · 4 yrs 4 mos · Singapore · On-site

In the role of a System Engineer and Database Administrator, I am responsible for various tasks and technologies. Here are the rephrased descriptions:
Engaged as a System Engineer and Database Administrator, specializing in Linux (Ubuntu), Java (J2EE), and MySQL platforms.
Responsible for maintaining and developing new features for our in-house crawler distribution system.
Tasked with overseeing MySQL database administration, maintenance, and disaster recovery efforts.
Proficient in configuring and managing master and slave databases, replication, and synchronization.
Skilled in redesigning database structures to optimize efficiency and performance.
Experienced in fine-tuning database performance and optimizing query execution.
Knowledgeable in migrating data from legacy structures to new ones.
Proficient in table optimization techniques, including partitioning.
Utilizing Kontrollbase for performance monitoring and analysis.
Competent in setting up Dell EqualLogic storage systems and migrating data to them.
Skilled in virtualization technologies such as VMWare Server and Hyper-Visor.
Responsible for MongoDB administration and management, leveraging its NoSQL capabilities.
Experienced in configuring MongoDB replication, replica sets, and sharding for scalability.
Possess knowledge of WatchGuard firewall, routing, switching, and proxy technologies.
Well-versed in SAN/NAS storage technologies.
Familiarity with Hadoop HDFS and experience in setting up SVN servers.
Knowledgeable in data center operations, ensuring efficient and reliable infrastructure management.