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Systems Engineer

Government Technology Agency, Singapore

• Designed system architecture for frontend dashboards and backend services.
• Developed fullstack dashboards using Next.js (frontend) and Express.js (backend).
• Built UI/UX with Mantine components and custom icons designed in Figma.
• Implemented Redis for caching and fast in-memory JSON data access.
• Integrated Keycloak for OAuth2 authentication and role-based access control.
• Containerized applications with Docker/Podman and deployed to Azure Kubernetes.
• Enabled real-time communication with RabbitMQ using AMQP and Protobuf.
• Added features to Unity-based digital twin for physical asset management.
• Authored UAT documentation, test cases, and conducted user workshops.
• Addressed vulnerabilities via VAPT participation and resolution efforts.
• Led coding standardization, documentation improvements, and DevOps enhancements.
• Led frontend team and mentored junior developers.

Embedded System Engineer

Government Technology Agency, Singapore

• Worked on a smart garden project, retrofitting lamp posts with IoT-capable nodes.
• Designed software architecture for the end nodes, using Modbus protocols for communication.
• Hand soldered components and created prototypes using STM32 Nucleo boards.
• Collaborated with hardware engineers to create custom PCB boards using STM32L and STM32F microcontrollers.
• Utilized Mbed OS for rapid prototyping, building firmware in C/C++.
• Assumed project lead role, overseeing development, deployment, and maintenance of the devices.

Web Administrator

Ministry of Defence, Singapore

• Managed website, ensuring timely uploads of authorized content.
• Maintained static webpages for sub-sites pending migration to the CMS.
• Debugged integration across frontend (HTML/JavaScript/CSS) and backend (IBM Web Content Manager).
• Took initiative to transition from consultant to product manager for a stalled web project.
• Managed the project across multiple vendors and integrated with Adobe Experience Manager & Analytics.
• Successfully brought the project live by Q1 2019 as scheduled.

Multimedia Developer

CNS Connections Pte Ltd, Singapore

• Hired as a Frontend Web Developer to design and create HTML prototypes based on client requirements before integrating with WordPress CMS.
• Performed integration checks to ensure websites were bug-free post-CMS integration.
• Developed an inventory management web application using PHP and MySQL.
• Assisted with digital ads, video editing, Flash animations, and IT support, evolving the role into a Multimedia Developer position.
• Led the iOS app development for the company’s entertainment content platform during a website overhaul, collaborating with a team of four to design and develop the app despite no prior mobile development experience.
• Worked with two UI/UX designers to brainstorm and iterate on app and website designs, successfully completing the project in 10 months.

Service Agent

The Garden Slug LLP, Singapore

• Took a gap year to explore other careers
• Create customized drinks for customers
• Provided quality customer service and managed point-of-sale systems.
• Handled general stock-taking responsibilities for the restaurant.
• Decided to return to the tech industry after realizing it was a better fit.

Technology Research Assistant

Republic Polytechnic, Singapore

• Assisted lecturers with research projects in an alumni-only research position.
• Developed a health tracker prototype using Arduino, with gyroscope, accelerometer and thermometer sensors, together with Bluetooth for data transmission to a gateway and web dashboard for caregiver monitoring.
• Created proof-of-concept hardware with breadboards and soldered working prototypes for exhibitions.
• Contributed to a real-time logistics web tracker by developing the web interface using HTML, CSS, jQuery, MySQL, AJAX, and WebSockets for live updates.
• Designed a virtual campus tour in Unity, importing BIM data, applying textures, and enabling user interaction with an Xbox Kinect camera.

Graphic Designer

TDRAGONCARDS.COM, Singapore

• Create card designs using Adobe Illustrator
• Basic photo editing with Adobe Photoshop

Specialist Diploma

DigiPen Institute of Technology

Embedded Software Development

• RTOS
• Electronic Engineering
• C/C++
• Calculus
• Algorithms

Bachelor of Science

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Multimedia Technology and Design

• iOS App Development
• Objective-C
• Python
• Blender

Diploma

Republic Polytechnic

Interactive & Digital Media

• Adobe Creative Suite
• ActionScript
• 3D Modelling and Animation
• HTML+CSS+JavaScript
• PHP
• Python