Safecoms.com

Bernard Collin, Founder and CEO, Belgium

‘Nobody in town is doing what we do, which is providing secure business solutions to small and medium companies in Thailand at a fair price, with a very low initial investment and no requirement for full time in-house IT staff. We are inventing solutions and creating tools that don’t presently exist’.

Jared Dandridge, Co-Founder and COO, United-States

‘This company is more organized and has a deeper knowledge and commitment than any company I’ve ever been involved with. We are very strict ourselves, because with computers you have to be exactly right or you’re wrong’.

Jared has over 18 years of experience in the Information and Communication Technology industry. Jared began his career in the US Air Force, Electronic Security Command. Since then his career has taken him throughout the US and Asia, developing skills in Information Systems Management, Project Management and Business Development. Before joining SafeComs, he was Senior Manager of Business Development at Wireless Routing Centre Ltd (Thailand) and prior to this held Project Management roles in Upaid Asia Ltd (Thailand) and Marubeni Energy Service Corporation (The Philippines). He has proven expertise in evaluating, developing, and implementing technical and procedural projects for organizations, departments and workgroups. He holds an Associate of Arts Degree, is fully certified on Microsoft and SonicWall security products, and brings a high level of professional expertise to SafeComs.

Yannick Thevenot, Co-Founder and CTO, France

‘Everyone comes to me with his or her technical issues. If there’s a problem that they cannot solve, they bring it to me, so I’m used to people calling at any time and I’m always happy to help.'

Yannick earned his qualifications in Computer science in France, with an emphasis on Network Security. He spent several years gaining valuable experience in Systems Administration, Network Security and Software Development in Europe and Thailand, as an employee of large corporations PMU (France) and AMADEUS. He is certified on many different Firewalls, Operating Systems and Antivirus software packages. His training, technical expertise and fluency in Thai language allow him to efficiently lead and train SafeComs engineering department.

Vincent Pourre, Sales & Marketing Manager, France

‘We provide critical business solutions to support day-to-day operations and company objectives. When one our partners have a specific request, we study their business model to design a tailor-made solution that solves their problem and increases productivity.'

Vincent Pourre previously had postings in Europe, Africa and the United States and brings a background in international sales and marketing to the company. Vincent spent 3 years as a sales executive for CAP SYNERGIE, one of the leading French companies in the field of IT security and provider of network security solutions to publicly listed companies throughout France as well as French government and ministries. Vincent has invaluable experience that he is only too happy to share with his clients at SafeComs.

Yumi Collin, Human Resources & Finance Manager, Japan

"I feel so privileged to have my department analysed by our team of developers to create the software that will help our customers record, analyse and report on finance and company progress to their Board. Being the model that our Engineers study to prepare our customers' solutions is a huge responsibility but with it comes great satisfaction when we come up with a beautifully polished tool!"

Yumi developed her high level of business skills at large corporations Marubeni (Japanese Trading Co.) and Mars before establishing the Japanese branch of Verisign Inc., overseeing all operations. Yumi also worked for Uniden manufacturing in Australia where she was responsible for budgeting and reporting to the Japanese Headquarters. She went on to manage the HR and Internal Control Budgeting department of AMEX. Yumi holds a Degree in English and a qualification in Computer Studies.

Hakan Skoglund, Director of Business Development, Sweden

“It’s exciting to be involved with this dynamic company in the forefront of technology. I am especially thrilled to be working with the business development of our Enterprise Management Tool “Peppercan” combining the latest in management thinking and software development while using “Software as a service” business model.”

Born in Sweden in 1966, Mr. Skoglund has over 15 years of experiences living, studying and working in Thailand. During this time he has worked extensively with International and Thai companies, providing them with management consulting and advisory services, such as research, feasibility studies and strategic advice etc. He has a strong knowledge of issues relating to team building, improving organizational & strategic efficiencies and management of goals. Mr Skoglund has worked in a range of industries ranging from communications, automotive, franchising, IT security, to paper & pulp to mention a few.

He is the Managing Director of Connector Asia Co. Ltd, a business advisory company, and has held a number of directorships in other companies, private as well as publicly listed. Mr. Skoglund has graduated from a directors’ certification program (IOD Thailand course no.6) aimed at raising the level of corporate governance and general business practices in companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Mr. Skoglund is currently working actively with operational improvements and business development for Safecoms Ltd where he is a Director and founding shareholder.

Mr Skoglund brings goal oriented energy to any project and client management team.

Philippe D'acquet, Rails Manager, Belgium

"Safecoms allows me to improve my skills by leading interesting projects in a multi-cultural team!"

Philippe, graduated with High Distinction from Haute Ecole Rennequin Sualem, started his career at CHU Liege, one of the biggest hospitals in Belgium, where he was an important actor in the implementation of an electronic medical record system. As an experienced system analyst, he has designed various customized software applications. His technical expertise allows him to efficiently lead and train SafeComs software development (RAILS) department.