Summary
Joc Tay is a seasoned engineering leader and AI specialist with over a decade of experience building and scaling technology teams across APAC, now serving as Vice President of Engineering at Gogolook. He blends deep academic credentials—a PhD in AI—with hands-on executive roles including CTO and VP engineering positions at startups and scaleups, plus founding a consulting firm that helps startups scale from Series A to D. Known for putting culture before strategy, Joc has repeatedly reorganized engineering, product and data teams to deliver reliable, scalable systems for TrustTech, adtech and mobility platforms. He also teaches advanced machine learning topics and holds an MBA, signaling a rare mix of technical rigor, instructional ability and commercial acumen. An ICF-certified coach and published researcher, he brings an analytical, people-centered approach to leadership and organizational design that emphasizes scalability, adaptability and growth.
11 years of coding experience
25 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Mathematics (not conferred), Distinction, Bachelor of Science (BSc), Mathematics (not conferred), Distinction at The Open University
Master of Business Administration (APEX MBA), Business Administration and Management, General, GPA of 4.67/5, Master of Business Administration (APEX MBA), Business Administration and Management, General, GPA of 4.67/5 at National University of Singapore
B.A.Sc.Hons, 2nd Upper., Computer Technology, B.A.Sc.Hons, 2nd Upper., Computer Technology at Nanyang Technological University
Hwa Chong Institution
french (elf2), English, Chinese