Dixon
Strategic Advisor @Ella By Crown Digital Io
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WORK HISTORY
Strategic Advisor @Ella By Crown Digital Io
Ella, the Robotic Barista by Crown Digital, is an AI-powered, 24x7 autonomous coffee-making robot designed for efficiency and consistently serves up to 200 cups of coffee per hour.Provide expert guidance on market development, technology adaptation, and competitive positioning for Ella.
EDUCATION
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science and Engineering
City University of Hong Kong
BSc, Computer Studies
GE Crotonville Management Development Institute
Manager Development Course (MDC), Business Administration, Management and Operations
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Master of Technology - MTech, Information Technology
The Wharton School
Executive Certificate, Competitive Business Strategy
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Master of Science - MS, Computer Science
SKILLS
ABOUT DIXON
Dixon Ip () is a Coffee Technologist (#CoffeeTech) and a strategic IT leader with a deep passion for applying science and technology to improve coffee quality and production. Holding master\'s degrees in Computer Science and Technology Management, he brings a unique analytical approach to coffee through education and research. As a CIO, a Digital Transformation Leader, a Certified CQI Q Instructor and Q Processing Professional, he enjoys sharing his knowledge to elevate industry standards.Dixon has served as a head judge in World Coffee Championships. Using his insights, he develops practical tools and software to help the coffee industry achieve sensory consistency and excellence. Whether through education, judging, or developing innovative solutions, Dixon strives to advance the world of coffee, one cup at a time.Dixon’s last role at GE was as CIO for Japan & Southeast Asia, where he was responsible for driving cross-business information management and technology initiatives, promoting a unified GE approach (\"one GE\") from an IT perspective, and developing regional talent.He joined GE in 1997 as the Asia Manager of Corporate Information Services (CIS) in Hong Kong. By he established an Offshore Management Center (OMC) in India, which now manages more than 300 servers and network devices globally. His career at GE progressed through a series of increasingly senior roles, including Regional IM Manager, CIO for Greater China (2002), and Asia CTO & Pole Leader of Global Infrastructure Services (GIS)(2005).Prior to joining GE, Dixon worked at IBM Professional Services. While pursuing his higher degree, he served as a research and teaching assistant in Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence. As a teaching associate at HKUST in IT Entrepreneurship, he reviewed over 150 business plans and coached around 300 students. Dixon also spent years at Buck (consulting arm of Gallagher) and later, as a consulting manager, leading product development and systems projects for companies such as American Express, GE, Honeywell, and the Peninsula Hotels.An entrepreneur in coffee and technology, Dixon has designed an award-winning cupping app for coffee professionals.* Winner of People’s Choice Best New Product — Open Class — Specialty Coffee Association of America 2013 *Application of AI, Technology Management, Business Strategic Planning, Process Improvement
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