Charles Lo
Technology Strategist & Product Manager
Passionate consultant with 8+ years transforming client challenges into growth opportunities across banking, entertainment, and automotive sectors. I excel at bridging customer needs with tailored technological solutions that deliver measurable results.
What I'm Currently Building
Oatmind
ActiveAn elegant note-taking app focused on mindfulness and mental focus. Extremely lightweight and cross-platform, Oatmind prioritizes data privacy as a core principle. The app helps users organize thoughts and build healthy habits through a clean, distraction-free interface. Completely free with no signup neededto start your productivity journey at oatmind.com.
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AutoAnys
PausedAn innovative, open-source Robotic Process Automation (RPA) platform designed to revolutionize the automation landscape. Built for scalability and flexibility, AutoAnys empowers individuals and businesses to automate complex workflows with an intuitive interface and powerful capabilities for enterprise-grade automation tasks.
Aiboxset
AcquiredA unified AI platform bringing together multiple generative AI models under one elegant interface. Featuring integrations with Deepseek, ChatGPT, DALL-E, and other leading AI systems. The platform provided seamless transitions between text, image, and code generation with enterprise-grade privacy controls and custom fine-tuning options for specialized industries.
Work Experience
Career Break / Independent Consultant
Self-Directed Growth & Exploration
2024 – Present
Dedicated time to explore new opportunities and expand my capabilities in building 0-to-1 products while taking on select consulting projects.
Key Achievements
- Developing valuable solutions that address real-world problems with a focus on privacy and productivity
- Expanding technical expertise in emerging technologies through hands-on experimentation and continuous learning
- Providing strategic consulting services for select clients while maintaining flexibility for personal growth
Data Manager / Project Manager
Luxoft / DXC Technology
2022 – 2024
Led cross-functional teams in data operations and automotive technology projects, managing AWS DevOps pipelines and digital transformation initiatives.
Key Achievements
- Managed LiDAR and Camera performance testing for premium automotive clients including BMW, delivering high-quality results while successfully transitioning from banking to automotive sector
- Built a data streamline product that enhanced operations for both internal and external users, improving efficiency by 40% within 2 months
- Supported pre-sale activities that secured two additional major clients (Mercedes-Benz and Rolls-Royce) while expanding cloud infrastructure to Alicloud and Azure
Tech Lead / Technical Account Manager / Solution Architect
GTI Group
2017 – 2022
Led development and management of innovative technology solutions across government, banking, and entertainment sectors.
Key Achievements
- Managed 10+ large-scale projects and 12 POCs, including developing China's first AI-powered Virtual Teller Machine integrating chatbot, TTS, and STT technologies
- Created Macau's first ID card recognition system for government services using OCR technology and implemented RPA solutions for 3 local banks
- Spearheaded Azure DevOps adoption to improve development cycles and facilitated internal knowledge sharing to enhance team expertise
Software Engineer / Operator
TechNetTechnology Limited
2016 – 2017
Managed data center operations while developing security and efficiency solutions for internal systems.
Key Achievements
- Developed an internal HR system for part-time employees that reduced manual work by 60%
- Implemented JumpServer solutions to replace direct SSH/RDP access with shared passwords, significantly enhancing end-to-end security
- Maintained and monitored system performance for critical infrastructure while documenting operational procedures
Education
Academic Education
Master of Computer Science
