A senior team from IBM, Accenture, Alibaba, Tencent and other global leaders — united by a belief in Lean Data and practical impact.
Lean Value Tech was founded to close the gap between digital strategy slides and real business outcomes. Our team brings together senior experts from global consultancies and top technology companies, with deep hands-on experience in complex enterprise environments.
We believe that data-driven transformation requires more than technology implementation or process redesign. It demands a fundamental shift in how organizations think about data as a production factor, how they discover value scenarios, and how they build sustainable capabilities for continuous innovation.
Our approach is rooted in Lean Data Methodology, a framework that applies lean thinking principles to data and digital transformation. This methodology has been refined through 20+ years of enterprise projects and is captured in our founder's book "Lean Data Discovery – Data-driven Digital Transformation."
Kai Shi is a renowned expert in digital transformation and data strategy with over 20 years of experience. He started his career as a software engineer at IBM's R&D Center and later led enterprise process reengineering, ERP and digital initiatives at Accenture and EMC. He then served as Director Consultant and General Manager of the Data Intelligence Division at ThoughtWorks, and subsequently as Consulting General Manager for Alibaba Cloud in China, driving large-scale digital transformation programs for major enterprises.
Kai is the creator of the Lean Data Methodology and author of "Lean Data Discovery – Data-driven Digital Transformation." He has delivered 50+ keynotes at leading conferences such as the World Internet Conference, Apsara Conference and ArchSummit, and has consulted for over 100 enterprises. In 2019, Kai was recognized as a Global Data Enabler in the DataIQ 100, an annual list that honors the most influential data and analytics leaders who are driving innovation and transformation across industries. This prestigious recognition highlights his significant contributions to the field of data strategy and digital transformation. He has also received multiple national-level awards for digital transformation leadership.
Most recently, Kai served as VP & APAC Chief Data Innovation Officer at Capgemini, where he led data innovation initiatives across the Asia-Pacific region. His work has been recognized through numerous industry awards and he serves as an expert committee member, judge, and advisor in multiple national-level initiatives on big data, digital transformation and data element standards.
Our core team members have led digital and data initiatives at IBM, Accenture, Alibaba, Tencent and other leading organizations. We blend consulting rigor with deep engineering and product experience, enabling us to speak both the language of the boardroom and the data platform.
Former senior consultant from Accenture and Alibaba, with extensive experience in enterprise digital strategy, operating model design, and large-scale transformation programs.
Former data architect and AI leader from IBM and Tencent, specializing in data platform design, analytics, and machine learning solutions for enterprise clients.
Former delivery leader from EMC and global system integrators, with deep expertise in program management, agile delivery, and ensuring successful implementation of complex data initiatives.
Our founder and team members serve as expert committee members, judges and advisors in multiple national-level initiatives on big data, digital transformation and data element standards.
Let's discuss how our team's experience and Lean Data Methodology can help transform your organization.