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ABOUT ME

Executive Summary – Scott Byron Darrow


Scott Darrow is a globally experienced Chief Technology Officer known for driving large-scale digital transformation, architecting enterprise systems, and delivering AI-powered innovation across FinTech, eCommerce, ESG, Blockchain, and platform engineering. Over the course of an extensive international career, he has built a reputation for aligning complex technology stacks with commercial strategy—bridging vision and execution at scale.


A dyslexic thinker with exceptional spatial insight, Scott excels at identifying unseen patterns, simplifying complexity, and solving challenges others avoid. His leadership spans the development of 36 modular ERP, SCM, and MRP systems across 28 industries, the orchestration of cloud-native AI ecosystems, and the delivery of business-critical systems with global reach and measurable impact.

At Emapta, Scott led the transformation of the company’s SuperApp ecosystem—embedding AI in core platforms and reducing onboarding time by 40%, recruiter effort by 25%, and delivery lead times across engineering squads through AI-accelerated DevOps and federated architecture.


He is recognized for his direct yet collaborative leadership style—mentoring high-performing teams, cultivating global engineering talent, and creating environments where innovation and accountability thrive. Scott’s work is informed by a strong belief that technology should scale human potential, not replace it.

His portfolio includes:

  • Modernizing ITIL systems for tier-one Japanese banks
  • Spearheading sustainability-aligned platforms honored by Oracle
  • Leading BOT transitions and offshore centers of excellence in the Philippines
  • Delivering AI-first platforms for recruitment, performance management, and organizational well-being


Scott brings both the technical credibility to influence engineering culture and the strategic clarity to align with board-level priorities. He communicates across boundaries—technical and non-technical, regional and global—ensuring outcomes that are resilient, scalable, and deeply aligned to business goals.


Whether modernizing legacy ecosystems, launching AI-native products, or scaling high-trust delivery teams, Scott Darrow is the kind of technology leader who delivers measurable outcomes, builds belief, and inspires the teams around him to reach further.


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Domain Expertise

Application Architecture

Industry Experience

Over the course of my global technology leadership career, I’ve architected, scaled, and modernized systems that sit at the heart of business-critical operations across sectors. My expertise spans the full technology lifecycle—from strategic vision and board advisory to hands-on design and implementation across cloud-native, AI-powered, and ERP-driven environments.


Core Technology Competencies

  • Enterprise Systems: ERP, MRP, ITIL, HCM, and Knowledge Management platforms
  • Cloud & SaaS: Cloud-native architecture, enterprise cloud migration, multi-tenant SaaS solutions
  • AI & Data: AI/ML integration, Big Data pipelines, business intelligence, predictive analytics
  • Digital Commerce: B2B & B2C platforms, Loyalty & Payments, eCommerce optimization
  • Blockchain: Decentralized systems, smart contract platforms, traceability frameworks
  • Mobile & SuperApp Development: Flutter-based apps, micro-frontend orchestration, rapid delivery
  • Process Engineering: Agile transformation, Scrum, SDLC governance, RAD methodologies
  • IT Outsourcing & Offshoring: Global ITO/BPO operations, Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT), cost modeling
  • Strategic Enablement: Board advisory, technology due diligence, innovation frameworks

Industry Experience

Application Architecture

Industry Experience

My systems have served clients across more than 30 industries, with deep vertical expertise in highly regulated, operationally intensive, and innovation-hungry environments:

  • FinTech & Banking: Payments, Insurance, Risk, ITIL for Tier-1 banks
  • Healthcare & Health Insurance: HCM, Benefits, and Wellness ecosystem modernization
  • Supply Chain & Logistics: 3PL/4PL orchestration, transport planning, WMS, routing
  • Retail & eCommerce: Omnichannel commerce, POS, inventory systems, order-to-cash automation
  • Manufacturing & MRP: Production scheduling, works orders, materials planning
  • Government & ESG: Environmental risk platforms, compliance and impact data management
  • Publishing, Education & Knowledge: LMS, royalty engines, knowledge capture platforms
  • Other Sectors: Affiliate Marketing, Automotive, Contract Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Packaging, Hospitality

Application Architecture

Application Architecture

Application Architecture

Across these industries, I have led the development and deployment of platforms and modules that deliver operational leverage, cost reduction, and enterprise agility:


Functional Systems Developed

  • ERP Backbone: Core ERP, MRP, Bill of Materials, Fixed Assets, Works Orders, Quotations
  • HCM & Talent: Talent Management, Onboarding, Benefits, Learning Management, Commissions
  • SCM & Logistics: Transport Planning, Warehouse & Inventory Management, Shipment Tracking, Routing
  • Finance: Accounts Payable/Receivable, Invoicing, Cash Management, Sales Orders, Rebates
  • Retail & eCommerce: POS, Store Inventory, Loyalty, B2B/B2C Cart Systems, Payments
  • Governance & Monitoring: Project Monitoring, Service Job Costing, Environmental Risk Dashboards
  • AI-Enhanced Platforms: SuperApp ecosystems, AI-powered recruitment (e.g., AVAR, Emparse), ESG analytics
  • Niche Modules: Royalty & Rebate Management, Direct Deliveries, Contract Lifecycle Management

Leadership Highlights

Leadership Highlights

Leadership Highlights

Strategic Technology Leadership

I have consistently operated at the intersection of technology strategy and business transformation, taking end-to-end ownership of initiatives that span global platforms, AI-augmented systems, and multi-tenant enterprise architecture. As a CTO and strategic advisor, I’ve served as the bridge between boardroom ambition and engineering execution—translating vision into scalable systems that improve time-to-market, reduce cost, and create sustainable competitive advantage.

  • Architected enterprise-grade platforms across FinTech, ESG, Healthcare, and Supply Chain sectors
  • Spearheaded AI-first transformations, embedding intelligent automation across recruitment, HCM, and talent systems
  • Delivered full-system rewrites of legacy ITIL and ERP platforms with zero-downtime transition strategies


Global & Cross-Cultural Delivery

With experience spanning APAC, EMEA, and North America, I’ve led multinational teams and offshore centers through complex build-outs, transformations, and operational shifts. My leadership model balances engineering rigor with cultural sensitivity, driving high-trust environments that unlock performance and innovation.

  • Led Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) engagements in Japan and Southeast Asia, managing from blueprint to exit
  • Built and scaled offshore engineering hubs in the Philippines, including full-stack teams across cloud, DevOps, and QA
  • Navigated complex regulatory landscapes in banking, ESG, and health insurance across global jurisdictions



Leadership Highlights

Leadership Highlights

People Development & Mentorship

I believe that technology is built by people, not platforms—and that long-term success comes from mentoring talent and fostering learning cultures. My teams describe me as a transparent, direct, and empowering leader who raises the bar while protecting the mission.

  • Mentored hundreds of engineers, architects, and product leaders—many of whom now lead their own teams
  • Introduced AI-augmented development environments (e.g., Copilot, Cursor) to uplift DevEx and increase velocity
  • Fostered servant leadership models, encouraging autonomy, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous learning


Transformation & Execution Excellence

I lead with outcomes. My programs are grounded in data, KPIs, and continuous delivery—supported by DevSecOps pipelines, federated APIs, and modular delivery frameworks. Whether driving a multi-quarter migration or launching a new AI module, I combine long-term systems thinking with short-term tactical agility.

  • Re-platformed large-scale systems from monoliths to GraphQL federated microservices
  • Designed and implemented parallel team delivery models, enabling velocity without compromising alignment
  • Regularly operate under board-level OKRs, presenting roadmaps, risk matrices, and measurable value creation



Leadership Highlights

Trusted Advisor to the C-Suite

As a senior technology leader, I’ve earned the trust of founders, boards, and investors by navigating ambiguity, aligning teams under shared priorities, and communicating with clarity. I understand the dynamics of executive decision-making, and I know how to translate technical depth into business relevance.

  • Served as CTO for high-growth, multi-national firms, reporting to CEOs and investor boards
  • Regularly contribute to M&A due diligence, platform evaluation, and post-acquisition integration
  • Advocate for open-source, sustainable tech practices, balancing speed with long-term viability

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    JOHN UNDERWOOD

    PATRICK LINTON

    PATRICK LINTON

    There are a few words that come to mind when describing Scott, all of them born out of respect.
     

    Firstly he treats staff with dignity and they enjoy working for him, as a man in a foreign land that is a big plus.

    He has the intrinsic understanding of intellect and attitude that when combined with a second sense for fabricators, means he employs great people
     

    Possibly one of Scott's most important skills is his ability to communicate technical subject matter in simple terms so his audience is quick to grasp the issues
     

    Lastly Scott possesses the ultimate skill of those working in a corporate environment, he somehow has the capacity to deal will politicians and fools, a skills that most us have problems with.
     

    I am a big fan of Scott, and having hired many senior executives I feel qualified to recommend, Scott to any organisation seeking a senior tech executive.

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    PATRICK LINTON

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    PATRICK LINTON

    I have learned, and continue to learn, a lot from Scott. Scott is generous with his knowledge and experiences, and I find myself going to him for advice, ideas and information. 

     

    During the nearly 1 year Scott and I worked closely together at Volenday, I witnessed as he took on the role of transforming and improving operations by driving both the soft and hard elements needed to move the company forward. 

     

    His culture-related initiatives brought recognition to top performers, and his technology & process initiatives brought interesting, new and cutting edge ways of working to groups across the company. 

     

    I highly recommend Scott as a leader, an expert and a friend.

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    JULIO ENDARA

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    BONG DELOS REYES

    Proven, knowledgeable, soft touch with a direct style, no nonsense are some of the words that come to my mind when I think of Scott.

     

    He has a unique mix of soft and tech skills which he masters in delivering to clients, colleagues and his teams. 

     

    He builds strong relationships based on personal trust and delivery confidence. 

     

    He brought with him best industry standards, cutting edge proven technical point of views, market knowledge, outstanding cultural awareness, etc. And all of this topped up by really clever visualizations!

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    BONG DELOS REYES

    BONG DELOS REYES

    BONG DELOS REYES

    Scott's your typical no-holds barred, no-nonsense Kiwi. Does everything with a passion. Whether running the IT team of a multi-billion dollar company or driving people nuts with his jokes. 

     

    His wide range of experience of a multitude of cultures is clearly an asset that has made him assimilate very well with any group of personalities or ethnicity. This trait and his passion for perfection and excellence bring out the very best in any group that works for him.

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    MATTHEW CLARK

    BONG DELOS REYES

    MATTHEW CLARK

    I really enjoyed working with Scott. He could boil down tough technical concerns for Marketing simpleton like me. 

     

    He lead large IT team and helped us launch several initiatives which are now generating several million dollars in sales each month.

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    AILEEN AGBADA

    BONG DELOS REYES

    MATTHEW CLARK

    Scott is undoubtedly the most driven, unorthodox and visionary boss I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with. In the span of time that I had worked with him, he had served as an inspiring mentor, not just to me but for the entire organization. He has taught me two great lessons; whenever possible, give your employees the autonomy and independence to work the way they work best and they will deliver. And he also believes that great bosses know that employees who make suggestions care about the company, so they ensure those employees know their input is valued and appreciated. Although driven, he seems to have found the right formula to empathize with those that work with him. These endearing qualities are evident in his ability to, not only motivate, but invigorate the whole organization.

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    MARIX MARQUEZ-TRIVINO

    MARIX MARQUEZ-TRIVINO

    MARIX MARQUEZ-TRIVINO

    Bottomline: Scott gets the job done. He is intelligent, strategic and no-nonsense. He is very interested in expanding his knowledge, looking for ways to apply that new knowledge in order to improve things, and does not hesitate to share what he knows with everyone else. 

     

    He is an effective leader and manager because he knows how to get the best out of his people and how to take care of the performers. Scott is dynamic and strong-willed, and these qualities helped him build a team that delivered what the company needed.


    It was a great experience working with Scott, and I would love to work with him on other projects in the future.

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    KEN LOCKHART

    MARIX MARQUEZ-TRIVINO

    MARIX MARQUEZ-TRIVINO

    Scott is a savvy and capable IT executive, who has built a high-performing and highly motivated Development organization from the ground up. 

     

    I have come across very few people in my career who have both a deep technology understanding and strategic business outlook. 

     

    Scott is definitely one of them. He handles any and all challenges by successfully delegating to his capable team. He has earned the full trust and respect of all members of his team, and myself.

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    LIZA E. BONNET

    MARIX MARQUEZ-TRIVINO

    LIZA E. BONNET

    Scott as a boss is a performer. He gets things done and is very effective in managing his people; he gets the best from his people by modeling his example in performing well -- a combination of working hard, knowing the best approach, then executing what needs to be done while injecting fun along the way. It's good to work with Scott.

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    GIO ARCEGA

    CAMPBELL MANDER

    LIZA E. BONNET

    Scott Darrow is a brilliant mind whom I am glad and proud to have had the pleasure of working with and serving under for almost 7 years. He has an extensive knowledge of software development as applied to logistics/SCM, asset/service management, and other industries. More than just a boss or a leader, he is an effective mentor who inspires those who work for him to become more than they can be, and to do more than they could. It is from Scott that I learned that one can work productively, and at the same time, have fun at doing the work. He is a very thoughtful person and is easy to approach whenever you need his help or input. He has my utmost respect, both as a colleague and as a friend.

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    CAMPBELL MANDER

    CAMPBELL MANDER

    CAMPBELL MANDER

    Scott is a rare individual who has an innate ability to see problems and their solutions both from the very high level and in detail. He is equally comfortable talking technology details or business concepts and able to easily adjust to the target audience.


    He is a patient, thoughtful boss who possesses the ability to inspire those who work for him. At the same time, he has an uncompromising nature when it comes to delivering the highest quality outcomes no matter the project.

    I hold Scott in the highest esteem and would endorse him unequivocally for any high level management position.

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    MARK WELLES

    CAMPBELL MANDER

    CAMPBELL MANDER

    Scott as our CTO led product development as well as supported sales and strategic project implementations. I enjoyed working with him as he was extremely knowledgeable about the product, our customers and industry trends and was able to transfer this to activities across a sales cycle. He was always there when you needed his help and was instrumental in the success we had in sales while I was at the firm. I'd happily work with him again, given the chance.

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    MARTIN FARMER

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    PHOENIX REYNOLDS

    Scott is a very gifted individual, with tremendous understanding of both his customers and his product. An affable character with an apparent laid-back approach to his work, he posesses a steely resolve and an absolute dedication to getting the job done and getting it done right. (And enjoying ourselves along the way!).


    I enjoyed working with such a committed and talented professional.

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    PHOENIX REYNOLDS

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    PHOENIX REYNOLDS

    Scott is a direct no-nonsense manager and provides an open environment that enables his staff to work effectively and efficiently in the complex IT offshoring/outsourcing services world (based on US parent company). He has championed several Open Source based architecture projects, one of which i had the pleasure to be the PM on. 


    His depth of experience in offshore IT ops and in particular the destination being the Philippines has been worth its weight in gold.

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    ALBERT MARTIN YAZON

    ALBERT MARTIN YAZON

    ALBERT MARTIN YAZON

    Scott is a proven senior IT executive given his vast experience and extensive track record of accomplishments across various industries. His advocacy for Open source strategies and technologies coupled with his in-depth knowledge of the eCommerce business has enabled him to deliver innovative solutions that are instrumental in supporting the company’s strategic plans and priorities.
     

    Scott is a joy to work with, having lived and worked in the Philippines for the past 17 years, he has learned a lot about the culture which helps him to get along easily with his fellow team members.
     

    Scott’s technical savvy, work ethics and dedication are truly commendable which serves as an inspiration to many, including myself.

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