2025
Malaysia's Top Technology & AI Expert
Malaysia's
Top AI &
Tech Expert
Award-winning Full Stack Tech Generalist & Consultant. CEO of ALPHV Group — driving enterprise AI & digital transformation across financial, health, hospitality, and legal industries in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
As Featured In
5×
3×
🏆 APICTA Awards
🌏 ASEAN Young Entrepreneurs Council
🥇 Young Entrepreneur Awards 2025
+ 15 others in technology competitions
About Daren
Award-winning Full Stack Tech Generalist, CEO, and Top Technology & AI Expert in Malaysia.
Daren Tan is the founder and CEO of ALPHV Group of Companies — a Kuala Lumpur-based technology firm delivering enterprise-level digital transformation and practical AI implementation across financial, health, hospitality, property, insurance, legal, and medicolegal industries.
With 10 years in the tech industry and a Masters in Data Science by Research, Daren is ranked #7 on Favikon Malaysia's Top 50 Tech Creators on LinkedIn (2026) and has been featured 5× in The Star, 3× on BFM 89.9, Malaymail, and Digital News Asia.
He founded two prominent Malaysian tech communities — Developer Kaki and Hackathon Kaki — and is a 10× hackathon podium finisher, 20+ invited judge, and 30+ invited speaker across Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
CEO, ALPHV Group of Companies
MSc. IT (Data Science) by Research
#7 Favikon MY Top 50 Tech Creators (2026)
10× Hackathon Podium · 20+ Judge · 30+ Speaker
APICTA · ASEAN Young Entrepreneur · YEA 2025
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Speaking
Inspiring Audiences
Inspiring Audiences
Across Malaysia & Beyond
High-energy, insight-driven keynotes for corporate conferences, universities, and industry events.
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AI & The Future of Work
How AI is reshaping industries — and what leaders need to do today
to thrive tomorrow.
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Digital Transformation
A clear roadmap for organisations ready to evolve — from legacy
systems to modern architectures.
03
Tech Entrepreneurship
How to build, launch, and scale ventures in Southeast Asia's
fast-growing digital economy.
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Cybersecurity Awareness
Making digital security accessible and actionable — for boards,
teams, and everyday users.
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Mobile & Cloud Strategy
Building resilient, agile businesses using mobile-first design and
cloud infrastructure.
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Southeast Asia Tech Landscape
A deep dive into the unique opportunities and challenges of
building tech in SEA markets.
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Services
How I Can
How I Can
Help You
Tailored engagements for startups, enterprises, and leadership teams ready to move forward.
Tech Strategy & Advisory
Strategic counsel for organisations navigating complex technology decisions, vendor selection, and digital roadmaps.
- Digital transformation roadmaps
- Technology stack evaluation
- CTO-as-a-Service
- Board-level tech advisory
Keynote Speaking
Engaging, research-backed keynotes for conferences, corporate events, and educational institutions across Malaysia and Asia.
- Corporate conferences
- University & college talks
- Government & industry events
- Workshop facilitation
Business Consulting
Hands-on consulting to help B2B and B2C businesses adopt technology that drives real, measurable results.
- Process automation
- AI & data strategy
- SME digital adoption
- Team training & upskilling
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Daren has an extraordinary ability to translate complex technology into clear, actionable strategy. His advisory work transformed how our leadership team thinks about our digital future.
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On Air
Radio & Podcast Appearances
Featured on BFM 89.9 — Malaysia's leading business radio station.
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Past Talks
On the Stage & Screen
A collection of keynotes, fireside chats, and talks delivered across Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
2025
2025
Building Scalable & Autonomous Systems in ASEAN via Agentic AI & MCPs
2021
The ABCs of Hackathons
2020
Would I Learn Data Science Again — If I Had to Start Over?
2020
How AI Helps Spotify Win in the Music Streaming World
2020
Tips on Early Stages of Your Tech Career
2020
How to Start a Tech Startup
2020
How to Win Hackathons 101
2020
Tips in Early Stages of Your Tech Career
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FAQ
Common Questions
Everything you need to know before reaching out.
What does Daren Tan do?
Daren Tan is an award-winning Full Stack Tech Generalist and CEO of ALPHV Group of Companies, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He delivers enterprise-level digital transformation and practical AI implementation across financial, health, hospitality, property, insurance, legal, and medicolegal industries — and speaks at conferences and corporate events across Malaysia and Southeast Asia. Ranked #7 on Favikon Malaysia's Top 50 Tech Creators on LinkedIn (2026) and holds a Masters in Data Science by Research.
How can I book Daren as a keynote speaker?
Email daren@alphv.com or use the contact form on this page. Daren is available for corporate conferences, university events, government programmes, and private workshops across Malaysia and Asia.
What topics does Daren speak about?
Core topics include AI & the Future of Work, Digital Transformation, Tech Entrepreneurship, Cybersecurity Awareness, Mobile & Cloud Strategy, and the Southeast Asia technology landscape.
What consulting services are available?
Services include Tech Strategy & Advisory, CTO-as-a-Service, digital transformation roadmaps, AI & data strategy, and SME digital adoption programmes — for businesses in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
Where is Daren Tan based?
Daren is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and works with clients throughout Malaysia and Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines.
Does Daren work with small businesses and SMEs?
Yes. Alongside enterprise clients, Daren works with SMEs and startups on digital adoption, process automation, and technology strategy — with programmes tailored to Malaysia's SME ecosystem.
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to your next event?
Book a speaking slot or start an advisory engagement.
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Contact
Let's Work
Let's Work
Together
Speaking request, advisory inquiry, or just want to say hello — reach out below.
Get In Touch
Available for speaking engagements, advisory roles, and consulting projects across Malaysia and Southeast Asia.