Por Sovan

Por Sovan

Head IT PMO | Digital Banking Expert

Dynamic leader with 10+ years of experience in digital banking, fintech, and agile project management. Passionate about driving innovation and delivering impactful solutions.

About Me

Driving Digital Banking Innovation

As Head of IT PMO at BIC Bank Cambodia, I lead strategic IT initiatives that transform traditional banking into cutting-edge digital experiences. My expertise spans across project management, business analysis, and application development.

With an MBA in Management and multiple certifications in Agile methodologies, I bring both technical depth and business acumen to every project. I'm passionate about fostering collaboration, implementing quality assurance measures, and achieving operational excellence.

Beyond work, I enjoy trekking, cycling, and staying updated with the latest technology trends and business innovations.

Project Management

Agile & Scrum methodologies

Digital Banking

Mobile apps & payment systems

Business Analysis

Requirements & process optimization

Cloud Technologies

AWS certified practitioner

Professional Experience

Head, IT PMO

BIC Bank Cambodia
January 2024 — Present

Leading IT division roadmap, managing cross-functional teams, and implementing Agile methodologies to enhance project outcomes and customer satisfaction.

Senior Manager, PMO and BST

BIC Bank Cambodia
February 2022 — December 2024

Managed project scope, developed progress reports, engaged with vendors, and created quality measurements for banking products improvement.

Product Owner, Digital Banking

Vattanac Bank
June 2020 — January 2022

Created user-focused product roadmaps, worked with developers and designers to deliver mobile banking solutions meeting business objectives.

Assistant Head of IT Development

Truemoney Cambodia
January 2018 — May 2020

Developed and managed software development teams, prepared project lifecycles, and supervised resource allocation for business goal attainment.

Software Development Manager

Truemoney Cambodia
July 2016 — December 2017

Managed software development lifecycle, coordinated cross-functional teams, and delivered high-quality solutions for financial technology products.

IT Project & Test Leader

Truemoney Cambodia
January 2016 — June 2016

Led system integration projects with partners, collaborated with management teams to create project plans, and defined project delivery strategies.

IT Developer

Truemoney Cambodia
August 2014 — January 2016

Developed applications using modern technologies including Ruby on Rails, Java Spring, PostgreSQL, and Linux systems for financial services platforms.

Education

MBA in Management

National University of Management
October 2019 — September 2021

Master of Business Administration with focus on strategic management and leadership in technology organizations.

Bachelor's Degree

Royal University of Phnom Penh
October 2011 — April 2015

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology with emphasis on software development and system analysis.

Professional Certifications

Professional Scrum Master (PSM I)

Scrum.org | May 2020 — Present

Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO I)

Scrum.org | June 2022 — Present

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Amazon Web Services | Nov 2022 — Nov 2025

Google Project Management Certificate

Google | August 2023 — Present

Core Skills

Project Management

Agile & Scrum Methodologies

Business Analysis

Requirements Gathering & Process Optimization

Attention to Detail

Quality Assurance & Testing

Ability to Work Under Pressure

High-Stakes Project Delivery

Digital Banking

Mobile Apps & Payment Systems

Cloud Technologies

AWS Infrastructure & DevOps

Key Achievements

BIC Mobile Version 3

Led the development of the next-generation mobile banking platform with enhanced UX/UI and advanced security features.

Mobile Banking UX/UI Security

Digital Account Opening with eKYC

Implemented seamless digital onboarding process with electronic Know Your Customer verification, reducing account opening time by 80%.

eKYC Digital Onboarding Automation

Cross Border Payments

Successfully integrated ThaiQR and VietQR payment systems, enabling seamless cross-border transactions for customers.

QR Payments Cross-border Integration

AWS Cloud Migration

Orchestrated migration of critical banking systems to AWS cloud infrastructure, improving scalability and reducing operational costs.

AWS Cloud Migration DevOps

Salesforce CRM Implementation

Delivered MVP of Salesforce CRM for retail banking, enhancing customer relationship management and sales processes.

Salesforce CRM Retail Banking

Google Pay Integration

Pioneered Google Pay push provisioning with Mastercard, enabling contactless payments for mobile banking customers.

Google Pay Contactless Mastercard

Latest Insights

Coming Soon

The Future of Digital Banking in Cambodia

Exploring emerging trends and technologies shaping the Cambodian banking sector, from blockchain to AI-powered customer service.

Coming Soon

Agile Project Management in Fintech

Best practices for implementing Agile methodologies in financial technology projects, based on real-world experience.

Coming Soon

Building Secure Payment Gateways

Technical insights into developing robust and secure payment processing systems for modern banking applications.

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Let's Connect

I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities, innovative projects, or sharing insights about digital banking and technology.

Location
Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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