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A Guide to Crafting Win-Win Offers That Win the Clients’ Hearts: Success Strategy from Your Tech BFF, Henry Hoang

In a world full of talkers, be a listener. This is an unexpected piece of wisdom from Henry Hoang, the Associate Director of Bluebik Vietnam. Why unexpected? Simply because it is widely believed that a good salesperson must talk their way into a client’s heart. For Henry, however, the key to success in IT business development for the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sectors is actively listening so that you can understand the client’s needs and problems. Then, use your business acumen and mastery of technology tools to craft win-win offers for the clients. Henry walked the talk. He served as a business developer and project manager in many large-scale projects implemented nationwide in Vietnam. His prominent clients included, but were not limited to, a nationally recognized telecom conglomerate and a bank with the largest number of users in Vietnam. And in doing so, he has come to call himself the client’s tech BFF. (Spoiler alert: it doesn't stand fo...

24 April 2024

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“Beer Varakorn” First Thai “Certified CyberDefender” & Ex-#1 in the World on Blue Team Training Platform

When you like something, where does that interest take you? For "Beer Varakorn," a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant at Bluebik, his passion for being a blue teamer or an expert in cybersecurity assessment and protection led him to the forefront on the leaderboard of the renowned Blue Team training platforms, CyberDefenders and Blue Team Labs Online. These platforms offer hands-on labs for developing digital forensic investigation skills, and to participate in these labs is also known as “playing in the lab.” The term "forefront" is aptly used here, as Beer is literally at the front. He was ranked #1 in Thailand on both platforms, and at one point, he also achieved the #1 rank globally on CyberDefenders! Furthermore, Beer is also the first Thai to be a “Certified CyberDefender” and is one of the few Thais to hold both Security Blue Team certifications: Blue Team Level 1 and Blue Team Level 2. How did Beer do it? Let’s hear his story. A Blue Teamer Inspir...

22 March 2024

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Creating Instant Impact with Value-Driven Delivery: A Talk with Keni Barwick, Delivery Director of Bluebik

“It’s the end customers that matter the most, not our clients.” This bold statement comes from Keni Barwick, the Delivery Director of Bluebik. Keni does not neglect our clients’ briefs. On the contrary, the Delivery Director is on a quest to go above and beyond in our services – ensuring that we deliver the most valuable solutions that the end customers truly need, not just want. “Sometimes, you need to find the strength to speak to the clients and say, ‘Sorry, you’re wrong. We found this data from your customer, and this is what they need.’” This approach, he believes, ultimately establishes success for our clients. Rest assured that he is not making things up. Starting as a developer, Keni always employed the agile concept in his work process. Once he realized that the way of work he had been doing had a name, he became an scrum master and worked his magic for renowned companies, such as Sky, Cognizant, and Discover Finance Services. In 2024, Keni marked hi...

14 February 2024

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Delve Deep into the World of Data to Be Well-Rounded in the Universe of Consulting Like “Peace Kittapas”

“If I know more about data, I’ll work more efficiently and won't waste my time and others’.” Despite having loads of experience in management consulting, when it comes to data, Peace knew less than other professionals from the AI team who have been in the field for much longer. Therefore, he decided to delve deep into the world of data by signing up for online courses, studying one-on-one with the AI team manager, and culminating it with a certification test to prove his knowledge. Spoiler alert: he now holds a PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst certification. To top it off, he accomplished all this within just two months! How did he achieve so much in such a short time? How does being knowledgeable in data contribute to his career as a management consultant? What life lesson did he learn from this? Let’s find out in the article. Deeper Expertise VS Broad Knowledge Having graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (International Program) fr...

7 February 2024

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“Learning something new makes me happy.” A Story of “Ying,” A Lifelong Learner

Everyone might already know that lifelong learning is essential, regardless of the topics you choose to learn. They can be related to your profession or personal interests. For many people, however, learning is still a challenge. For some, flipping through a few pages of a book can make them yawn, while others have left their online courses incomplete by chapter two. No matter which scenario you find yourself in, we're all in the same boat. Don't despair and lose your passion for learning just yet. Today, "Ying," or "Suphan Fayong," the Associate Director and Head of Technical Education from Bluebik's HR team, is here to share his experience as a lifelong learner. He's a successful self-learner who sets his own timetable, holding 17 IT certifications and earning a second runner-up prize from AWS DeepRacer. Without further ado, let's hear Ying's story and get a glimpse of his passion for lifelong learning! Disliking Before Liking Although Ying is passionate abou...

9 November 2023

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Marking World Mental Health Day With 7 Ways to Care For Mental Health the Bluebik Way

October 10th is World Mental Health Day, and we want to share Bluebik’s approach to caring for our staff's mental well-being. Statistics from WHO in 2019, shows that 15% of the global workforce experienced mental health issues stemming from their workplaces. These issues included inappropriate work environments, excessive workloads, and discrimination. These mental health challenges impact not only individuals but also the overall productivity of organizations. In a single year, it's estimated that businesses worldwide suffered approximately $1 trillion in lost productivity. At Bluebik, we place a high priority on the mental well-being of our employees. That's why we offer a range of benefits aimed at promoting holistic wellness: Wellness Allowance: Enjoy a 4,000 baht yearly allowance, giving each staff member the freedom to spend it on their personal wellness needs.Employee Discount: We've partnered with various stores and brands to bring exclusive discounts to all Blue...

9 October 2023

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Reasons Why Tech Talents Returned to Bluebik

Despite many people wanting to break into the tech industry, the shortage of tech talent remains a major issue. According to the report, Future of Work: The Global Talent Crunch, the Asia-Pacific region is projected to have 4.7 million unfilled job positions by 2030. Thus, tech talents are greatly sought after, holding the power to pick the company that aligns best with their needs – be it challenging projects, future career prospects, or organizational cultures that resonate with their values and lifestyles. Today, we invite you to hear from three remarkable tech talents of our Digital Excellence & Delivery team. They left us once in search of self-discovery and new paths, but now they've chosen to return home to Bluebik. Let's see why individuals with so many choices believe that Bluebik is the tech company that best serves their needs. Neem, Lead Business Analyst Give It A Try "Previously, I worked as a senior business analyst at Bluebik for a little over two y...

7 September 2023

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“Practice So Many Times That You Become Adept.” How to Be Top-Notch in ERP and Fly Solo Like “Prame”

Many may know "Prame" or "Warat Laithong" as the captain of the ERP Advisory team. Yet, few may realize that beyond his professional role, Prame is the face and brain behind the "Flown by Prame" YouTube channel, where he produces content that is both entertaining and insightful. As you can infer from the title of his YouTube channel, Prame produces content that goes beyond the ordinary; he invites the audience to soar with him in a small aircraft. Apart from accompanying him on his flights to Chiang Rai, Mae Hong Son, Hua Hin, Chumphon, and Buriram, we also gain insight into the life of a pilot. We learn what he must grasp, understand, and perfect to ensure seamless flights in any situation. At first glance, serving as the captain of the ERP Advisory team and being a pilot appear as two completely distinct endeavors. Yet, according to Prame, mastering piloting parallels mastering SAP specialization. Before excelling in both areas, Prame focused on studying, sought additional k...

30 August 2023

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The Bluebik Internship Experience: 7 Interns Shared Invaluable Insights and Lessons

Choosing where to do your internship can be as defining a moment in your life as selecting a faculty or university. It is a place where you can apply your knowledge, explore your capabilities, and acquire invaluable experiences. If you are a university student with aspirations to work in the management consulting or information technology sectors, we want to introduce you to the insights from our 2023 interns. What did they gain from their time at Bluebik? Let's find out! The chance to try something new Name: Gift Faculty & University: Computer Science, Missouri State University Internship Position: Data Scientist, Advanced Insights (AI) Cleaning and analyzing data “During my internship as a data scientist, I was assigned the task of analyzing a dataset to find insights. For instance, I had to determine which promotions were suitable for different customer types and which ones could potentially increase sales more effectively. “The challenge came wi...

24 August 2023

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From Interns to Full-Time Employees: A Chat with Lingling, Consultant & Satang, Back-End Engineer

An internship offers more than just an opportunity to develop your hard skills. It is a time for self-discovery, stepping out of your comfort zone, and opening doors to new opportunities, including the chance to work in a highly supportive team environment on a full-time basis. Today, we have the pleasure of hearing from Lingling, a Consultant in the Management Consulting team, and Satang, a Back-End Engineer in the Digital Excellence & Delivery department. They are celebrating their 1st work anniversary and are excited to share their experiences as interns who successfully transitioned into full-time employees. Let's take a trip down memory lane and explore the projects they were involved in during their internship. Additionally, we'll delve into the valuable lessons they learned along the way and gain insights into their lives as full-time members of the team. Without any further delay, let's hear from Lingling and Satang as they share their remarkable journeys. Wh...

16 August 2023

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