Stephen Choo Quan is a seasoned technology leader with over 30 years of experience driving enterprise software delivery and digital transformation across global teams. He has led distributed teams across multiple time zones and geographies, blending strategic leadership with deep technical expertise to deliver impactful results in complex enterprise environments.
Global Team Leadership
Stephen’s leadership journey spans decades of managing offshore and nearshore development teams:
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1998–2004: Led a team of 8 nearshore developers in Barbados while based in the USA, successfully delivering mission-critical software projects across regions.
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2005–2010: Directed a team of 4 offshore developers in India, managing seamless cross-continental collaboration and agile delivery.
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2011–Present: Leads a hybrid team of 6 developers across four time zones, optimizing communication and workflows to deliver enterprise data solutions for a Fortune 25 firm.
Currently, Stephen serves as an Enterprise Architect at J.P. Morgan Chase, where he continues to shape the enterprise data strategy and drive innovation.
Technical Expertise
Stephen brings a rare blend of practical engineering depth and strategic foresight. His certifications include:
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
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SAP BusinessObjects Certified Architect
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IBM-Certified DB2 Database Developer
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Top 3% Global Expert in Agile PLM (Pluralsight 97th Percentile)
- SEI-CMM Level 3 Certified
His technology stack includes extensive experience with enterprise relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, MariaDB, MySQL), cloud architecture, data warehousing, Java development, modern ELT, and business intelligence tools (Spark, Databricks, Tableau, Power BI, SAP BusinessObjects). With over 20 years of experience in data warehousing, Stephen has consistently stayed ahead of trends in business intelligence, analytics, and machine learning—well before they became industry standards.
Thought Leadership & Innovation
A recognized thought leader, Stephen has presented articles and workshops to SAP BusinessObjects communities across the tri-state area. He also developed the Business Intelligence Maturity Model Framework, helping companies benchmark and evolve their data maturity to leverage insights for business growth and profitability.
Awards & Recognition
Stephen has received numerous accolades for his innovative thinking, including:
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OMNITRUST Y2K Conversion Award
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Platform Renovation Leadership Award
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Business Objects Upgrade Project Award
- iComp Datalake Project Award
These honors reflect his ability to bridge infrastructure architecture, data modeling, and software development with business impact.
Leadership Philosophy
Stephen’s leadership is rooted in emotional maturity, technical excellence, and deep human empathy, qualities shaped by decades of navigating high-pressure projects in Fortune 25 companies. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, he brings Caribbean energy, charisma, and emotional sensitivity to his work.
Known for being open, honest, and dependable under stress, Stephen builds trust with both end-users and executive stakeholders. His ability to translate business analysis into tangible technology outcomes, combined with a humble, collaborative spirit, makes him an indispensable team player and leader.
Guiding Principles for Success
Stephen attributes his success to three enduring values:
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Empower others: Be fair, play to people’s strengths, and give credit where it’s due.
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Take calculated risks: Use data to inform bold moves that can drive meaningful change.
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Ask good questions: Seek truth through inquiry, then act with clarity and courage.
In every project, Stephen’s core mission is to build strong teams, deliver lasting impact, and inspire excellence in those around him.
Leadership & Community Involvement
- President, Toastmasters Club 328 (JPMorgan Chase) – 2022–2024
Spearheaded club growth, mentorship programs, and public speaking initiatives at a Fortune 25 organization. - Contest Chair, Toastmasters Area 52/53/54 – 2023
Orchestrated multi-area speech contests, managing logistics, judge training, and event facilitation. - Area Director, Toastmasters Area 52 – 2022
Provided leadership across multiple clubs, driving member engagement and performance improvement. - Founding Member, Philadelphia Classical School Launch Team – 2011
Helped shape academic, cultural, and operational frameworks during the foundational phase of an independent K–8 institution. - Founder & Leader, Trini Jungle Juice – 2003–Present
Pioneered one of the most influential Caribbean lifestyle platforms, blending content, community, and culture worldwide. - Executive Producer, Viva La Carnival – 2015–2023
Led strategic vision, media production, and digital engagement for a premier Caribbean cultural initiative.
Public Speaking
- Top 300 International Toastmasters Speakers – 2024
Out of 25,000+ global competitors, Stephen ranked in the top 1% worldwide and was 2nd runner-up in District 18. - 2nd Place, Division Level – Toastmasters International Speech Contest (District 18) – 2025
Recognized for powerful storytelling, presence, and clarity in competitive speaking.
Athletics & Performance
- Basketball Champion –
- Men’s Division 2 Champion, Titans (1993)
- College North Zone Champion & National Finalist, St. Mary’s College (1990–1992)
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400m U-17 National Finalist and North Zone Champion (1989) — Personal Best: 50.9 seconds - Shotokan Karate –
Brown Belt, achieving advanced-level proficiency in form and discipline (1983) - Table Tennis Competitor –
Unofficial rating of ~1300, consistently ranked in competitive club matches (2020) - Rock Climber –
Intermediate skill level with an average climb of 5.10 (2009) - Latin Dance Performer –
Professional-level performances in Philadelphia and Atlantic City showcases (2007–2008)
Creative Pursuits
- Professional Photographer – PhotographyByCQ.com – 2003–Present
Internationally published visual storyteller capturing Caribbean culture, urban life, and professional portraits.
Contact Stephen Choo Quan
302 312 4611
www.linkedin.com/in/stephenchooquan/
skype: taylorchooquan1
http://www.photographybycq.com/
