Phil
about me
Background
I'm a business and technology leader with over 10 years of experience driving operational excellence and digital transformation across global organizations. My journey has taken me from Northern Virginia where I was raised by loving, well-educated, liberal Jewish parents, to building my career across Singapore, the UK, and now back to the United States where I believe I have the best opportunity to provide for my family.I'm passionate about leaving the world better than I found it, empowering teams and customers, and learning always. This drive led me to found toTable, a HealthTech company focused on sustainable food systems, where I've led market engagement attracting interest from the UN, NHS, and private-sector entities. My work has included co-leading technology projects supporting the UN's Environment Programme (set to publish findings in 2025) and developing research platforms.
Education
I'm currently pursuing an MSc in Software Engineering [expected 2026] from Quantic School of Business & Technology, building on my Executive MBA completed in 2022 from the same institution. My foundational education includes a BSc in Management & Business from Skidmore College.I believe in continuous learning and regularly adopt new tools and technologies to drive data-driven decision-making.
Family Life
My three children are at the center of everything I do - they're my greatest joy and motivation. Our family's journey has taken us from Singapore to the UK, and now I'm in the United States to provide the best opportunities for our future.Growing up in a loving, supportive household taught me the importance of family values and motivated me to focus on making a positive difference in the world to give others opportunities and support I know I'm fortunate to have had. My upbringing deeply influenced my desire to create more opportunities for others and work toward equality of access and stewardship of our planet - values I hope to instill in my own children as they grow up.
Passion
I'm driven by a deep commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible living. My current venture, toTable, reflects this passion - building tools to help people make better food decisions for their health, wallet, and the planet, particularly to break down barriers for socioeconomically disadvantaged families.When I'm not working, you'll find me spending time outdoors with my family - whether we're hiking, swimming, or exploring nature together. I'm an avid sports enthusiast who enjoys soccer, scuba diving, sailing, snowboarding, biking, and rock climbing. I love cooking and particularly barbecuing, though I practice responsible eating by avoiding red meat as part of our family's sustainability efforts.I'm naturally intellectually curious and open-minded, always eager to learn about new things through reading and exploration. This curiosity drives both my personal interests and my professional work in creating solutions that can make a meaningful impact on the world.
Phil
current focus (now)
Last updated: 9 June, 2025Location
Washington DC, USA (recently relocated from Greater London, UK)Personal
The kids are thriving and adapting well to our recent changes. It's been wonderful to see their resilience and excitement about new opportunities ahead.What projects am I working on?
After visa changes required moving from the UK, I'm wrapping up my work on toTable and shifting focus toward new opportunities in the US market. I'm keeping a few side projects active including PlayFootie (casual soccer game manager) and multi-aruco (low-compute fault-tolerant open source head tracking module), but these are taking a lighter priority as I explore full-time roles and new directions.Am I looking for more work?
Absolutely! I'm actively exploring opportunities in strategic operations, product management, and technology consulting roles. Always happy to chat about interesting projects and potential collaborations.Technical focus
I'm currently focused on computer vision and matchmaking systems, while expanding my expertise in strategic operations and cross-functional leadership.Hobbies
Footie (soccer), barbecuing, getting out in nature, and board/video games (preferably collaborative). I managed to get in a few days of snowboarding this past season which was a welcome surprise.Books and TV Shows
I enjoyed watching the All Creatures Great & Small remake, and I'm finally working through Brandon Sanderson's (my favourite author) collection and have yet to read Christopher Paolini's latest installment of the Eragon series.
Phil Diamond
my work
Sample work available upon request.
toTable: food systems innovation
Founded in October 2023 to tackle global food system challenges through technology. As Founder & CEO, I secured partnerships with UN Environment Programme, NHS, and major UK retailers while developing SQL databases and APIs powering UN research (publishing 2025). Recognized as Quantic Moonshot competition finalist and earned UK Department for Business & Trade endorsement.Market Entry & Commercial Leadership
Consistently achieved 200% of sales targets while launching and scaling international operations. At Think & Grow, established Singapore as global center of excellence with one-fifth the staff size. At RGF International, transformed loss-making division into top-performing team while implementing automation that boosted productivity 50% and increased office-wide sales activity 20%.Process Improvement
Specialize in technology-driven optimization that eliminates waste and enhances efficiency. Developed automated workflows reducing new hire ramp time from months to weeks across multiple organizations. Created systems that cut administrative headcount by 50% while freeing teams for higher-value client engagement, consistently delivering measurable improvements in revenue growth and operational efficiency.Audasis: breakthrough audio innovation
Co-designed and developed cutting-edge noise cancelling headphones from concept to CES showcase in 6 months. Featured on CES homepage and attracted Apple buying team interest. Though funding wasn't secured, the experience provided invaluable lessons in rapid technical learning and high-pressure project management. Pivoted to successful boutique consultancy serving Southeast Asian clients in product design, UX, and go-to-market strategies.