Samson Korawali

CEO | CTO at SNS Tech
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(386) 825-5501
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU
Languages
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Tok Pisin Full professional proficiency
  • Hiri Motu Elementary proficiency

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Rob Livingstone

Samson is an insightful and astute entrepreneur who has the commercial smarts and professional ability to identify then translate technology's potential into sustainable business value. His understated, well considered and highly professional demeanour complements his excellent people skills. Combined with his personal integrity, drive and perceptiveness makes Samson a truly valuable business partner.

Rob Livingstone

Samson is an insightful and astute entrepreneur who has the commercial smarts and professional ability to identify then translate technology's potential into sustainable business value. His understated, well considered and highly professional demeanour complements his excellent people skills. Combined with his personal integrity, drive and perceptiveness makes Samson a truly valuable business partner.

Ken Dovey

Samson is a creative, intelligent and experienced entrepreneur who thrives on challenge and learning. His openness to learning, and his excellent people skills, enable him to collaborate effectively with others from a broad range of backgrounds and areas of expertise. His integrity and strength of character, combined with his exceptional skills, make him a trusted and valuable partner in any business venture.

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Experience

    • Papua New Guinea
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • CEO | CTO
      • Jan 2022 - Present

      SNS Tech is a technology company that is focused on building impactful solutions for businesses to help them transform so they thrive in today’s digital revolution! We serve the SME sector in PNG and the Pacific Islands, as well as building our own internal software platforms for global use. Our Specialties include: ● Software Development ● Web Development ● e-Commerce Development ● Digital Transformation ● Internet Payment Gateway Integration ● Cyber Security ● Virtual & Augmented Reality Development ● Information Management ● I.T Consulting and Support

    • Software Development
    • Founder & CEO
      • Oct 2016 - Present

      Learning online made simple Reelae provides real-time collaborative group assessment which surfaces an individual’s group contributions to teachers, resulting in easier, fairer and more equitable marking. Reelae’s abiding passion is to release learners and educators from administration – to share, to build new insights and learn more. Because the simpler we make it, the more time we get to spend on happier, more productive learning experiences. Learning online made simple Reelae provides real-time collaborative group assessment which surfaces an individual’s group contributions to teachers, resulting in easier, fairer and more equitable marking. Reelae’s abiding passion is to release learners and educators from administration – to share, to build new insights and learn more. Because the simpler we make it, the more time we get to spend on happier, more productive learning experiences.

    • Papua New Guinea
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Technology Officer
      • Jan 2017 - Present

      Go Food is an online and phone order and food delivery service. The service is being done in partnership with popular restaurants in Port Moresby. Responsibilities: ● Website development ● Website administration, maintenance and security ● UI and UX Design ● Custom plugins development ● Database management ● Internet Payment Gateway functionality ● Platform road map ● Digital Strategy ● IT Strategy and Leadership Highlights: * Built the ordering system and launched it on the market within 6 months of company registration * Fully revamped the ordering system in 2017 * Integrating new ordering logic for groceries and catering orders * Social media active following of over 2000 * Number of orders online exceeding 100 and growing monthly * Offered to be a partner of the business in 2016 after negotiating contractual payments. * Built custom plugin to differentiate deliver costs per suburb. * The technology increased sales by 200% per month and growing. * Partnering with a new restaurant every month.

    • United States
    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Co-Founder & CIO
      • Oct 2015 - Present

      RunwayBuy and it's patent pending technology is a smart device mobile app. This app will allow attendees at fashion shows to purchase featured clothing by using the app’s camera to scan the runway model. It will also provide retail buyers and designers a platform for streamlined commerce. Our goal is to give exclusive deals and purchasing opportunities for attendees in real-time whilst providing the retailer buyers a mobile digital solution. Launching 2017 at NYFW. Responsibilities: ● Programming ● Website development ● UX and UI design ● Prototype engineering ● Cloud server management and administration ● Mobile App Development ● Business analysis for Venture Capital investment ● Product Innovation ● Product road map ● Programming/coding (C#, PHP, Java) ● Project Management ● Internet Payment Gateway integration Highlights: * Co-Founded the company in 2016. * Designed the initial user interface and user experience in and clickable mock-up to present to major investors in California, USA. * Wrote the initial business plan and investor pitch deck. * Built the prototype ready for usage and testing. * Invited to London Fashion week, September 2016 to test the app live at Prophetik’s fashion showcase (Jeff Garner). * Supervising our tech team in partnership, that are building our technology based out of Melbourne, for a tentative launch at Miami Swim Week 2018.

    • Papua New Guinea
    • Design Services
    • Head Of Digital & Co-Founder
      • Jan 2012 - Dec 2021

      KK Consultancy | Digital Division Acquired by SNS Tech, December 2021 KK Consultancy LTD is a design company based in Port Moresby Papua New Guinea and Sydney Australia. There are two divisions in our company - Digital and Architecture & Planning. We provide a wide range of modern design services bringing together over many years of professional practise and management internationally within the Digital and Architectural industry. Responsibilites: ● Website development ● Mobile App development ● Virtual and Augmented Reality development ● Software Development ● 3D Visualisations ● Motion Graphics ● Visual effects ● Graphic Design ● Project Management ● Account management ● Stakeholder management ● Digital Marketing ● Social media management ● R&D ● University tutoring ● Search Engine Optimisation Highlights: * Founded the company in 2009 * Used 3D interactive gaming technology to simulate mining impacts and rehabilitation scenarios * Created e-Learning tools viewed by over 300,000 people * In charge of a technical software development team of 10 * Built one of the first Augmented reality prototypes deployed for use on the Microsoft Holo-lens * Built multiple demo Augmented reality mobile applications * In charge of developing a ground breaking learning management system for global use * Featured in various articles * Invited to speak at various conferences including keynote speaking * Engineered the e-commerce platform that is used to order food online by thousands of users

    • Australia
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Course Advisory Committee
      • Apr 2014 - Dec 2019

      Responsibilities: ● Consider and give advice to the Academic Board on the development of new courses, seeking expert advice where necessary to address specific issues. ● Draw to the Academic Board's attention recent developments and trends in specific fields of study and research and directions in course development. ● Provide advice and guidance on the implications of changing government policy and procedures within the higher education sector and how these may relate to, or impact upon, the College's courses. ● Review course documentation to ensure that it meets standards of rigor and depth appropriate to the award and that course rationale, aims and content are consistent and reflect best practice. ● Receive and comment upon new ad revised outlines for units of study within existing courses. ● In addition to such tasks and activities as are specially referred to the CAC by the Academic Board, the CAC may consider other matters as considered relevant by the CAC and may generate reports and recommendations to the Academic Board. ● Bring valuable and independent advice to support the good governance of the Institute. ● Branding and creative/technical project management. ● Lecturing final year Bachelor of Interactive Media in studio subjects. ● Website development and maintenance. ● Student marking, tutorials and assessments. Highlights: * Approached by the executive directors and CEO to be part of the Course Advisory Committee. * Updated some of the courses to suit industry requirements. * Designed the new modern and dynamic website. * Produced, directed, and edited the promotional video. * Redesigning and implementation of new Bachelor Degrees within the digital and computer science disciplines. * Fixed and re-calibrated the Organic Motion Capture system that was left dormant for 3 years. Wrote a step by step manual for others to help them use the system.

    • Australia
    • Information Technology & Services
    • Head of Design & Partner
      • Jun 2013 - Jan 2016

      Time In is a biometric technology company based in Sydney Australia. We provide a wide range of software engineering services that implement biometrics for the purposes of security, staff management and pay administration, bringing together over 40 years of evaluated development experience within our team. Responsibilities: ● Focusing on bringing Biometric solutions via our fingerprint and facial recognition scanners ● Interface design of apps ● Creation and management of all design material for marketing purposes ● Responsible for the setting up and co-ownership of Time In in Papua New Guinea ● Tendering and bidding for contracts directly with the government, mining giants, corporate companies and the military ● Social media management ● Multimedia design and creation Highlights: * Invested into building the prototype for face recognition automated accounts system for employers to accurately log their employees working times. * Presented to the government a bio metric system for voting purposes, crime and investigation as well as for accurate census gathering.

    • Design Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Brand Manager
      • Oct 2010 - Dec 2011

      Responsibilities:● Design projects management● Motion Capture Animation (Organic Motion)● 3D Animation Design● Green Screen film production● In charge of all marketing design and promotions● In charge of all social media● Website maintenance and content design● High school workshops and demonstrations● Brand design and management● Attend seminars in film and animation● Run 3D Animation seminars● Overseas agent meetings● Attend design expos nationally and internationally● Administration and project management● Networking with industry partners nationally● Assisting the creative head and design team● Interactive Media Workshop demonstrations● Interior design assistance

    • Lecturer/Designer
      • Jun 2009 - Oct 2010

      ● Lecturing Cert IV Students in Graphic Design and Multimedia● Lecturing Diploma Students in Graphic Design and Multimedia● Graphic Design and Multimedia course design and development● Assessment and marking● Power Point Presentation design and lecture material● In house design projects● Administration● 3D Course design and development● Assisting design team on projects● Student management

Education

  • University of Technology, Sydney
    Master of Business & Technology, Organizational Leadership
    2015 - 2019
  • Institute of Data
    Institute of Data Cyber Security Certification, Cyber Security
    2021 - 2021
  • SAE Institute
    Bachelor of Interactive Entertainment, 3D Animation and Game Development
    2006 - 2008
  • SAE Institute
    Diploma of Screen, Interactive Multimedia
    2006 - 2007
  • The Management Edge
    Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Education
    2009 -
  • SAE Institute
    Certificate IV in Screen, 3D Modelling
    2006 -
  • SAE Institute
    Certificate II in Traditional Animation, Drawing and Traditional Animation
    2006 -
  • SAE Institute
    Certificate II in Information Technology, Intormation Technology
    2006 -

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