I am a versatile leader with over 20 years of experience spanning software development, digital marketing, and commercial strategy, specializing deeply in the travel and hospitality industry. Throughout my career, I have built and led cross-functional teams, launched digital transformations, and developed scalable revenue models across agencies, corporate headquarters, and consultancy environments. My expertise lies in aligning digital platforms such as GA4, CMS, CRM, BI tools, and Ecommerce with sales and operational goals to deliver sustainable business outcomes. I take pride in bridging technical, commercial, and leadership domains, successfully managing portfolios generating over $100M in revenue while optimizing marketing spends and leading projects achieving significant business growth. As a leader and innovator, I continuously seek new challenges in product design, BI system architecture, and digital transformation to create impactful solutions for the hospitality sector.

Loo Chen Faun (Irvine)

I am a versatile leader with over 20 years of experience spanning software development, digital marketing, and commercial strategy, specializing deeply in the travel and hospitality industry. Throughout my career, I have built and led cross-functional teams, launched digital transformations, and developed scalable revenue models across agencies, corporate headquarters, and consultancy environments. My expertise lies in aligning digital platforms such as GA4, CMS, CRM, BI tools, and Ecommerce with sales and operational goals to deliver sustainable business outcomes. I take pride in bridging technical, commercial, and leadership domains, successfully managing portfolios generating over $100M in revenue while optimizing marketing spends and leading projects achieving significant business growth. As a leader and innovator, I continuously seek new challenges in product design, BI system architecture, and digital transformation to create impactful solutions for the hospitality sector.

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I am a versatile leader with over 20 years of experience spanning software development, digital marketing, and commercial strategy, specializing deeply in the travel and hospitality industry. Throughout my career, I have built and led cross-functional teams, launched digital transformations, and developed scalable revenue models across agencies, corporate headquarters, and consultancy environments. My expertise lies in aligning digital platforms such as GA4, CMS, CRM, BI tools, and Ecommerce with sales and operational goals to deliver sustainable business outcomes.

I take pride in bridging technical, commercial, and leadership domains, successfully managing portfolios generating over $100M in revenue while optimizing marketing spends and leading projects achieving significant business growth. As a leader and innovator, I continuously seek new challenges in product design, BI system architecture, and digital transformation to create impactful solutions for the hospitality sector.

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Language

English
Advanced
Malay
Intermediate

Work Experience

Product Design Specialist at Radiant1 Sdn Bhd
December 31, 2024 - August 29, 2025
Led the design and development of five commercial products focused on hotel performance and business intelligence including a Revenue Management System, Business Intelligence Platform, Space Management Tool, Group Sales Management System, and Property Management System. Successfully developed multi-source data workflows supporting hotel decision-making through real-time, self-serve BI solutions. Pioneered automation and integration flows using Google Apps Script and Power Query to drastically reduce manual reporting processes, and created interactive dashboards using Looker Studio and AWS QuickSight. Collaborated closely with development and data engineering teams to implement UI/UX in React and build flexible reporting and forecasting relational structures.
Head of Marketing at Cornerstone Xstate Sdn Bhd
August 31, 2022 - August 29, 2025
Developed digital marketing strategies focused on lead generation and brand positioning, successfully achieving first-tier KPIs within two months. Managed and expanded digital advertising channels including display, video, programmatic, and social ads. Implemented marketing communications utilizing email marketing, web notifications, personalization, and chatbot messaging. Supported sales, talent acquisition, and digital automation across departments. Led internal and external teams to support company growth. Oversaw system upgrades and project managed timelines for service providers and vendors to support property and real estate marketing efforts.
Director, Digital Marketing at Berjaya Hotels & Resorts Sdn Bhd
May 31, 2021 - August 29, 2025
Directed digital transformation and marketing initiatives for 18 hotel properties across multiple countries, improving group annual revenues by 30% and reducing advertising expenses by 28%. Enhanced online presence driving a 200% increase in website traffic and expanding the customer database by 438%. Developed digital strategies integrated with sales, revenue management, and business development, managing cross-channel campaigns and vendor partnerships. Led and developed digital marketing teams while coordinating revenue and pricing strategy with commercial leadership. Managed special projects, industrial event participation, and group digital policy development.
Regional Director (Co-Founder) at Hospitality Integrated Technology Sdn Bhd
August 31, 2018 - August 29, 2025
Co-founded and expanded a digital agency specializing in travel and hospitality technologies. Delivered digital marketing, SEO, software implementation, pricing strategy, revenue optimization, CRM, email marketing, and web analytics services to a portfolio of up to 80 hotels across Malaysia, Vietnam, and Japan. Achieved client revenue growth of 125% and company turnover growth of 200%. Managed sales, account relationships with C-suite stakeholders, and developed strategic plans for business growth. Led team development, departmental process standardization, and vendor management.
Director (Founder) at Tourstech Solutions / United Travel Solutions
August 31, 2009 - August 29, 2025
Founded and directed development of online reservation and CRM systems for travel agencies, tour operators, hotels, airlines, and transportation providers. Delivered marketing automation, API integration, relational database design, user training, and infrastructure setup. Successfully deployed online travel portals for 20 agencies and developed a Tour Management System integrating third-party inventories and payment facilities. Managed project lifecycle, coding standards, technical documentation, sales, and client account management.
Web Developer - Team Lead at Entellium Technologies
August 31, 2003 - August 29, 2025
Led a team in web application development for CRM, sales automation, marketing automation, and loyalty management systems using ASP.net and VB.net within Visual Studio. Maintained and evolved web applications according to technology changes, developed reusable code libraries, designed relational databases, and handled project implementation including quality testing and UAT. Managed client communications and full project lifecycle delivery.

Education

Advanced / Higher Diploma at Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
Diploma at Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT)
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction