APAC HCL Informix® Technical User Session

With nearly four decades of experience in Informix—beginning in 1987—Liew Kim Non is recognized globally for his deep technical expertise and community leadership. He has worked across every major Informix release and has spent the past 20 years sharing knowledge with users worldwide. Liew is a seven‑time IBM Data/Information Champion and a recipient of the IIUG Directors Award.

JC is a seasoned database expert with over three decades of experience shaping Informix into a high-performance, secure, and reliable solution. His deep understanding of Informix’s inner workings has been instrumental in driving its continued adoption and innovation. By consistently listening to customer feedback and implementing their insights, JC has played a pivotal role in enhancing Informix’s capabilities and ensuring its prominence for decades to come.

With over 30+ years in enterprise technology, spanning Informix database administration, data security, and modern data/AI governance for highly regulated organisations across APAC, Mark is an APAC Senior Presales Consultant and frequent industry speaker, known for translating complex database, cloud, and compliance needs into practical, secure outcomes—bringing a pragmatic perspective to HCL Informix and database modernisation.

Naag is a Senior Channel Sales Engineer at Actian with 16+ years of experience spanning data, AI, cloud, and machine learning. He partners closely with APAC channel and sales teams, driving presales success and partner enablement through compelling technical storytelling and real-world solutions. A trusted voice in the data community, Naag has spoken at major industry events including CDAO forums, AWS re:Invent, and leading Data & AI conferences. He helps organizations translate complex data challenges into measurable business outcomes.