Technology · Advocacy · Social Impact

Patricia
Duangcham

12+ years bridging code, community, and change — from building enterprise IT systems to founding Thailand's largest LBQ women's community and speaking at the United Nations in New York.

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Impact Areas

Where Technology Meets Social Change

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IT Transformation & Digital Policy

From SAP deployments across 5 countries to leading Thailand's first decentralised digital ID rollout for 6 government agencies.

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Community Building & Advocacy

Founder of GIRLxGIRL — Thailand's largest LBQ women's community. 70+ CSO partnerships across Asia advancing SDG 5 & SDG 10.

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Evidence-Based Policy Research

Legislative Aide at Thailand's Parliament, conducting research on gender diversity and social development for the Senate Commission.

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Global Speaking & Representation

Speaker at UN Women CSW68 & CSW69 (New York), UNESCO Youth Forum (Paris), VCIC Silicon Valley.

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Project & Product Management

Managed enterprise rollouts with ISO9001, ISO29110, CMMI. Scrum Master. Corporate innovation and startup pitch mentorship.

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Creative Technology & Media

Game developer, film communicator, TEDx media designer — technology and creativity have always gone hand-in-hand for me.

Selected Highlights

A Few Milestones

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🏆 Global Award 2025

Spogomi World Cup — 5th Worldwide

Thailand's National Champion (1st/187 teams), ranked 5th globally among 33 nations.

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UN Women

CSW68 & CSW69 — Speaker, New York

Represented LBTI youth in Asia at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.

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Tech Innovation

National Digital ID — FINEMA

Managed Thailand's first decentralised digital identity for 6+ government agencies. Gartner-recognised.

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Community

GIRLxGIRL — 4,000+ Annual Reach

Founded Thailand's largest LBQ women's community with 60+ public dialogues & 70+ CSO partners.

Beyond Work

An Energetic Extrovert Always Exploring

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Scuba Diving
NAUI Rescue Certified
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Skateboard
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Ski & Snowboard
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New Restaurants
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Cultural Exchange
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Meeting New People
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New Paths & Experiences
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Film & Storytelling

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My Story

Tech Builder.
Community Maker.
Relentless Explorer.

I started writing game code in Chiang Mai and ended up speaking at the United Nations in New York. Here's how the journey unfolded — and why every chapter connects.

Career Journey

The Arc of My Work

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2013 — Early Career
Game Developer → Microsoft Developer Marketing
Chiang Mai University → Microsoft Thailand → UNESCO Paris
Graduated Cum Laude in Animation & Game Development. Joined Microsoft Thailand immediately to launch Visual Studio campaigns across APAC. The same year, represented Thai women developers at UNESCO's 8th Youth Forum in Paris — speaking alongside delegates from Ghana, Kenya, and France.
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2014 – 2018 — Enterprise Tech
Business System Architect
The Siam Cement PCL (SCG) · 5 countries across Southeast Asia
Delivered SAP, logistics, and supply chain projects across Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Cambodia. Received the Star of Innovation Award. Completed a Master's in Business Information System with 3.87 GPA on full scholarship, and published a peer-reviewed thesis at WWW Conference 2017 in Perth, Australia.
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2017 — First Steps in Social Impact
Volunteer Changemaker
TEDxBangkok · Saturday School Bangkok
Alongside a full-time job, volunteered as Interactive Media Designer at TEDxBangkok (1,000+ attendees) and taught film & cinema to 100 underprivileged students every Saturday. Technology, I realised, is a vehicle for equity — not just efficiency.
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2020 – 2022 — Digital Transformation
Project Manager — National Digital Identity
FINEMA · Gartner-recognised APAC leader in decentralised identity
Spearheaded Thailand's first nationwide rollout of digital ID, passwordless authentication, and e-signature for six government agencies (BOI, ETDA, NIA, NBTC, DGA, Thailand Post). Implemented ISO9001, ISO29110, CMMI standards and trained 50+ employees.
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2021 – Present — Community Leadership
Founder & Executive Director
GIRLxGIRL Bangkok
Founded GIRLxGIRL to create a safe, evidence-driven space for women who love women. Built from zero to 35+ volunteers, 70+ CSO partnerships across Asia, and GIRL Talk events with 300+ in-person and 4,000+ online attendees per year. Advancing SDG 5 & SDG 10.
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2022 – 2023 — Education & Innovation
Master's in Entrepreneurship & Innovation (STEM)
University of San Francisco · Silicon Valley
Served as VP of Events on the Graduate Student Board, co-founded USF SOM Pride Alliance for DE&I advocacy, and placed 3rd at the VCIC Silicon Valley Regional — evaluating real startup investment opportunities as a venture investor.
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2024 – Present — Policy & Global Advocacy
Policy Advisor · Global Speaker · National Champion
Parliament of Thailand · UN Women · OutRight International
Serving as Legislative Aide at Thailand's Parliament on gender diversity policy. Spoke at UN Women CSW68 (2024) and CSW69 (2025) in New York. Regional Coordinator for OutRight's LBQ Connect Program across Asia-Pacific. Ranked 5th globally at Spogomi World Cup 2025.
What Drives Me

Core Principles

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Evidence Before Opinion

Every advocacy move, every policy brief, every project plan starts with data. I don't operate on assumptions — I build on proof.

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Technology Is Never Neutral

Code and systems carry bias. My job is to make them more equitable — for communities too often left out of the design room.

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Collaboration Multiplies Impact

Every win — from UN stages to startup competitions — was built alongside others. Solo work has limits; collaboration does not.

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Always Learning, Always Moving

From skateboarding to scuba diving to changing industries — discomfort is where growth lives. Stagnation is not an option.

Academic Background

Two Bachelor's. Two Master's.
Across Technology, Arts & Business.

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M.S. Entrepreneurship & Innovation
University of San Francisco · USA
2023 · STEM
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M.S. Business Information System
KMUTT · Bangkok, Thailand
2018 · GPA 3.87 Summa Cum Laude · STEM
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B.A. Communication Arts (Film)
Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University
2015 · Arts & Communication
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B.S. Animation & Game Development
Chiang Mai University
2013 · GPA 3.39 Cum Laude · STEM
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Patricia
Duangcham
Technology Leader · Policy Advisor
Inclusive Changemaker · Global Speaker
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Technical Skills
Microsoft ExcelSharePointTeamsJiraPhotoshopVideo Editing.NETHTML5SAPProject MgmtScrumISO Standards
Languages
Thai Native
English TOEIC 855
Certifications
MCSD — Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer
Windows Store Apps Using HTML5 (2013, 2015)
NAUI Rescue Diver
NAUI CPR & First Aid
DE&I Certification Badge
Top Skills (LinkedIn)
Policy ResearchCommunity OrganizingPublic SpeakingDigital TransformationDE&I LeadershipGender AdvocacyNonprofit MgmtEntrepreneurship
Professional Summary
Technology Leader & Inclusive Changemaker with 12+ years of experience in IT transformation, policy innovation, and community advocacy. Proven record as a Founder, Policy Advisor, and Project Manager — delivering digital solutions, shaping inclusive legislation, and amplifying voices on global stages including UN Women CSW and UNESCO Youth Forum. Passionate about evidence-based collaboration that bridges community voices with institutional change. Energetic communicator who thrives at the intersection of technology, social equity, and creative problem-solving.
Professional Experience
Education
Key Accomplishments
Community Leadership
Publications & Research
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Master's Thesis — World Wide Web Conference (WWW) 2017
Peer-reviewed research published at the 26th International World Wide Web Conference · Perth, Western Australia, 2017. Topic: Business Information System research in the context of digital services and user behaviour.

Portfolio & Work Samples

Advocacy, technology, speaking engagements, media, and community milestones — 2013 to present.

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