Résumé

Education

Udacity, https://www.udacity.com/
Android Developer Nanodegree, November 2017

Courses in Android Nanodegree: Developing Android Apps • Advanced Android App Development • Gradle for Android and Java • Material Design for Android Developers • Capstone Project

Nanyang Technological University, National Institute of Education, Singapore
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Specialisation in Teaching at Secondary School Level) with Credit, July 2010
Cumulative GPA for Semester 1: 4.17
Cumulative GPA for Semester 2: 4.29

Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences, Ithaca, NY, USA
Bachelor of Arts with Distinction in All Subjects, May 2007
Major in Physics (Magna Cum Laude), Major in Computer Science
Cumulative GPA: 4.1834, Dean’s List: 6 semesters
Degree Marshal, Commencement 2007 (Highest GPA from College of Arts and Sciences)

Summary

  • Lifelong interest and proficiency in computers and Computer Science
  • Able to learn unfamiliar material independently or with minimal guidance from superiors
  • Multiple years of experience as web developer, helping to write/maintain/troubleshoot web applications
  • Multiple years of experience in graphic/web design and desktop publishing for various clients

Awards

  • Team Member of Open Category 3rd Prize Winner (BurnIn) for Hackathon@SG 2015
  • Overseas Merit Scholarship (Teaching), Public Service Commission, Singapore, 2003

Work Experience

Present

Curriculum Planning and Development Division, Ministry of Education, Singapore
Curriculum Resource Development Officer (Computer Education)

Developed resources and co-wrote textbook for O-Level Computing. Also contributed to the development of Computer Applications, O-Level Computing and H2 Computing syllabuses.

2014–2015

Curriculum Planning and Development Division, Ministry of Education, Singapore
Education Support Officer

Contributed to enhancing support for low-progress students in Singapore.

  • Provided inputs for multiple reports and policy papers.
  • Performed data analysis and reporting of enrolment trends.
  • Coordinated working groups to develop syllabuses and teaching resources for two new MOE-ITE Applied Subjects on Smart Electrical Technology and Mobile Robotics.

2013–2014

Planning Division, Ministry of Communications and Information, Singapore
Assistant Director (Library & Learning)

Assisted in formulating, implementing and reviewing policies related to the National Library and National Archives of Singapore.

  • Provided recommendations and amendments for multiple policies.
  • Coordinated overall efforts by agencies under the Ministry of Communications and Information to celebrate Singapore’s 50 years of independence.

2013

Strategic Communications and Engagement Division, Ministry of Education, Singapore
Strategic Communications Executive

Co-designed communication plans and coordinated engagement sessions with teachers, parents and students.

  • Evaluated use of Business Analytics software for sentiment analysis.
  • Provided graphic design and copy for various infographics, collaterals and other visual communication aids.

2010–2012

Jurong Secondary School, Ministry of Education, Singapore
Teacher

Taught Physics/Science and Computer Applications to students from all academic courses. Served as teacher-in-charge for Editorial Board (publications) in 2011 and Explorers Club (science and robotics) in 2012.

Computer Skills

Operating Systems

  • Windows 10
  • macOS Sierra
  • Linux (Ubuntu, Raspbian)

Languages

  • Fluent in C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Objective-C, PHP, Python, Ruby, Swift, Visual Basic for Applications

Software

  • Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop CC, After Effects CC, Premiere CC, InDesign CC)
  • Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)