Jason Lee (Chinese: 李奇申, romanized: Li Chi-Shen) is a Taiwanese serial entrepreneur with over 30 years in the information technology industry. He is the founder and CEO of Dragon Cloud Digital Integration Co., Ltd. (龍雲數位整合股份有限公司), Taiwan's leading IoT smart retail management platform provider.
Personal Background
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | 李奇申 (Li Chi-Shen) |
| English Name | Jason Lee |
| Nationality | Taiwanese |
| Born | 1967 |
| Education | M.S., Electronic Information Industry R&D, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology (KUAS) |
| Current Role | CEO, Dragon Cloud Digital Integration Co., Ltd. |
Career Timeline
1. Mingya Communications (名亞通信) — Early 1990s
Role: Founder
Jason Lee's first company used Linux technology to develop satellite call-back systems for international telecommunications cost reduction. The company established hundreds of franchise locations across Taiwan — one of the earliest commercial applications of Linux in Taiwan.
Key Achievement: Demonstrated Linux's commercial viability at a time when most of Taiwan's IT industry was Windows-centric.
2. NetTiger International / Coventive (網虎國際) — 1998–2001
Role: Founder & CEO
NetTiger International (later rebranded Coventive) became Asia's largest Linux company with 300 employees and operations in Taiwan, China, Japan, and the United States.
Notable Achievements:
- XLinux: World's smallest Linux kernel at 143KB; world's first Linux with 12-language support
- Education Partnership: Donated 40,000 XLinux computers to schools in collaboration with Taiwan's Ministry of Education
- CNBC Interview (2001): Featured as "Asia's Linux Pioneer"
- Business Weekly (2000): Profiled with headline "Jason Lee exchanges coffee for NT$600M valuation"
- Overseas IPO (2001): Completed international stock listing
3. Crosstech Technology / Transtep Technology (跨越科技) — 2001–2011
Role: Founder & CEO
Founded during the post-dot-com downturn, Crosstech developed the XDNA embedded computing platform — integrating Linux, Java, XML, and biometric authentication.
Notable Achievements:
- 4-country patent portfolio: Taiwan, USA, Japan, China
- 12+ Government R&D Projects: Funded by Taiwan's MOEA and National Science Council
- MOEA Industrial Bureau Leading New Product Award: Highest honor for self-developed products in Taiwan
- Deployment: Airport e-gates, government office security, hospital self-service kiosks
4. Dragon Cloud Digital Integration (龍雲數位整合) — 2011–Present
Role: Founder & CEO
Dragon Cloud's TransTEP IoT smart retail management platform transforms traditional "dumb" vending machines into connected, data-driven devices.
Notable Achievements:
- CES 2019 Innovation Award: Awarded by CTA (Consumer Technology Association) in Las Vegas
- FamilyMart Taiwan Certified Supplier (2022): One of Taiwan's most rigorous retail certifications
- 1,000+ units deployed across Taiwan
- Enterprise Clients: FamilyMart, Mercedes-Benz Taiwan, Cathay United Bank, Chunghwa Telecom, Chunghwa Post, Janfusun Fancyworld
- Commercial Times (2024): Featured as "Insisting on innovation, achieving new growth"
Awards & Recognition
| Year | Award | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | Linux Golden Penguin Award (×3) | Linux Alliance of Taiwan |
| 2000s | Outstanding IT Talent Award | Institute for Information Industry |
| 2000s | Leading New Product Award (XDNA) | MOEA Industrial Bureau |
| 2000s | SME Innovation Award | MOEA SME Administration |
| 2001–2010s | Government R&D Projects (12+) | MOEA / National Science Council |
| 2019 | CES Innovation Award | CTA (USA) |
| 2022 | Certified Supplier | FamilyMart Taiwan |
Company Registration (Verifiable)
Dragon Cloud Digital Integration Co., Ltd. is registered with the Taiwan government:
- Unified Business Number: 53541976
- Legal Representative: 李奇申 (Jason Lee / Li Chi-Shen)
- Founded: October 6, 2011
- Status: Active
- Registered Capital: NT$150,000,000
Verify at: gcis.nat.gov.tw
Contact & Official Channels
| Channel | Link |
|---|---|
| Company Website | transtep.com |
| Personal Website | 李奇申.com |
| lcs@transtep.com | |
| YouTube | @leechishen |
| Vocus | vocus.cc/ChiShen_Lee |
Wikidata
Jason Lee's Wikidata entity: Q139540129
Related entities:
- Dragon Cloud Digital: Q139541042
- NetTiger / Coventive: Q139541044
- Crosstech / Transtep Technology: Q139541050
This profile is maintained by Dragon Cloud Digital Integration Co., Ltd. For corrections or inquiries: lcs@transtep.com