Jag KarnanSingapore
AI Strategy, Hands-on AI Engineer, AI Thought Leader
- Real Estate
- Finance
- Logistics
AI first strategy, AI transformation, agentic automation, and AI-driven operations that scale
AI-native operator who defaults to automation, agents, and LLMs wherever they genuinely replace repetitive work or sharpen decisions, never AI for its own sake. That mindset is backed by a strong execution record across three reinforcing areas: building AI automation through orchestration, integrations, and reliable workflows; shipping production-grade AI code across Python and TypeScript stacks with disciplined review and iteration; and embedding AI into real operating rhythms with the guardrails, handoffs, and change management that make adoption stick.
I partner closely with leadership and teams to understand how a business actually runs end to end. From there, I map processes, prioritise the highest-impact use cases, and deliver changes that smooth workflows, cut manual effort, and produce measurable outcomes: faster cycles, fewer errors, and operations built to scale as the business grows.
AI Skills
- Turn leadership goals into AI roadmaps that use agents, LLMs, and automation to remove real operational drag, not add more IT projects
- Build and run multi-agent workflows across n8n, Zapier, Make, and APIs, with error handling, retries, and monitoring built in
- Ship GenAI apps using Python, TypeScript, LLM APIs (Claude, GPT, Gemini), RAG, vector databases, and frameworks like CrewAI, LangChain, and LangGraph
- Install and fine-tune local LLM models with Ollama, llama.cpp, and LoRA/QLoRA for private, on-prem, or cost-controlled workloads where data must stay in-house
- Embed AI into daily workflows with clear handoffs, guardrails, prompt libraries, and human checkpoints so teams actually adopt it
- Apply frontier models (Claude, GPT, Gemini) to content, analysis, and decision support tied to measurable KPIs
- Lead AI delivery end to end: discovery, prototypes, pilots, production rollout, training, and iteration
Tech Skills
Certifications
2020 – 2030
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AI Fluency: Framework & Foundations
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Claude Cowork
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Claude Code
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Claude Code in Action
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Software Engineering
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WSQ Generative AI
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Generative AI Fundamentals
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AI Productivity
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Registered Management Consultant (RMC)
2000 – 2020
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Project Management Professional (PMP)
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Certified Data Recovery & Forensics Specialist
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Microsoft Certified Application Developer (.NET)
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Microsoft Certified Professional
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Certified Java Programmer
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Certified JavaScript Programmer
1990 – 2000
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Certified C++ Programmer
Education
MBA • Information Technology
Annamalai University, Singapore
2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Engineering • Electronics & Communication
National Engineering College, India
1995 — 1999
University Gold Medal
Corporate Exposure
Work Experience
AI Strategy, Hands-on AI Engineer, AI Thought Leader • Singapore IT Services Pte Ltd
Singapore
2023 — Present
- Act as an AI-native partner to enterprises — automation-first discovery, hands-on prototyping, and rollout tied to KPIs rather than slide decks.
- Build AI systems for real estate workflows: operational automations, assistive tooling, and integrations that fit listing-to-close processes and back-office operations.
- Deliver professional AI coding and integration work: assistants, internal tools, and orchestrations built for iteration, observability, and safe failure modes.
- Implement AI inside operational processes: documented workflows, stakeholder alignment, guardrails, and adoption checkpoints so teams sustain changes.
- Lead AI fluency workshops and change cadences so leadership and practitioners keep pace as models and tooling evolve.
- Prioritise the AI portfolio with leadership — rank use cases by impact, effort, and risk; sequence pilots so early wins fund confidence and budget for the next tranche.
- Instil production discipline for AI services — evaluation baselines, logging and monitoring, change control, and cost or latency guardrails so systems stay reliable after go-live.
- Align delivery with governance and domain experts — clear data and access boundaries, acceptance criteria, and escalation paths so rollouts stay explainable, auditable, and trusted.
Digital Transformation Leader • Singapore IT Services Pte Ltd
Singapore
2015 — 2022
- Shifted consulting toward automation-first and AI-ready processes — mapping workflows before prescribing tools.
- Mapped end‑to‑end business processes and introduced automation, scripting, and cloud tools to remove manual steps.
- Collaborated with business stakeholders to define outcomes, KPIs, and success metrics for transformation projects.
Senior Systems Engineer • Singapore IT Services Pte Ltd
Singapore
2008 — 2014
- Led infrastructure and systems engineering projects for small and mid-sized enterprises in Singapore.
- Designed and implemented secure, reliable on-premise and early cloud environments for clients across industries.
- Worked hands-on with servers, networks, and endpoints while advising customers on IT best practices.
Senior Lead Developer • Avanade Asia Pte Ltd
Singapore
2005 — 2008
- Led development workstreams and hands-on delivery for large-scale .NET and enterprise solutions across APAC, owning design decisions, build quality, and release readiness.
- Mentored developers, ran code and design reviews, and partnered with leads and client stakeholders to turn requirements into stable, maintainable software.
- Shipped upgrades, migrations, and product releases for clients including British Telecom, MediaCorp, AIA, and Changi General Hospital.
Software Developer • PMR Software Technology Pte Ltd
Singapore
2001 — 2005
- Developed and deployed enterprise applications.
- Supported UAT and implemented client-facing solutions.
Software Programmer • Software Technology International
USA
1999 — 2001
- Migrated core functionalities from JSP to .NET, enhancing application efficiency and reducing server load times.
- Developed scalable applications using modern frameworks and languages (JavaScript, Java).
Major Milestones
award
1998
Computer Society of India Competition
Won First Prize in a national-level software contest
project
1999
Wireless LAN Project
Conceptualized and built a Wireless LAN project using Infra Red Communication as Final Year Project
achievement
1999
Joined Software Technology International, USA
Software Engineer
achievement
2001
Joined PMR Software Technology Pte Ltd, Singapore
Software Engineer
award
2005
Top Employee Award
Won Top Employee Award while working for British Telecom project at Avanade Asia
achievement
2005
Joined Avanade Asia, Singapore
Senior Lead Developer
achievement
2007
Joined Agility Logistics, Singapore
Senior Engineering Manager
achievement
2008
Founded Singapore IT Services Pte Ltd
achievement
2010
Founded Singapore Data Recovery Centre Pte Ltd
achievement
2013
Secured key private and gov accounts AIA, CITI Bank, Changi Airport, Ministry of Education (MOE), Singapore Police, Public Service Division
achievement
2015
Improved data recovery volume from 12 cases per month to average 74 cases per month
achievement
2016
Started data analysis & reporting services for Singapore Real Estate Market
achievement
2018
Built autonomous systems to handle end-to-end real estate workflow from marketing to final completion
achievement
2021
Machine learning & expert systems for Singapore real estate forecasting
achievement
2023
LLM-powered business chatbots for client-facing automation
achievement
2025
Micro SaaS product builds. Automation Agency. AI-powered, subscription model
Computer Society of India Competition
Won First Prize in a national-level software contest
Wireless LAN Project
Conceptualized and built a Wireless LAN project using Infra Red Communication as Final Year Project
Joined Software Technology International, USA
Software Engineer
Joined PMR Software Technology Pte Ltd, Singapore
Software Engineer
Top Employee Award
Won Top Employee Award while working for British Telecom project at Avanade Asia
Joined Avanade Asia, Singapore
Senior Lead Developer
Joined Agility Logistics, Singapore
Senior Engineering Manager