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Disclaimer: As one gets older, one's resume (or "event log" as I like to call it these days) tends to be flavored with a layer of dust, tasteless, simply a sour compliment to the alternate ego of the past. Occasionally, it becomes a conversational starter for new people I meet (e.g. oh you were in chs band too? I was your rival in band competition haha), so I guess it is worth giving this memory of mine some credit. Carpe Diem.


Schools Attended
  • Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
  • Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Hwa Chong Junior College, Singapore
  • Catholic High School, Petaling Jaya, Selangor DE, Malaysia
  • Chen Moh Primary School, Petaling Jaya, Selangor DE, Malaysia

2003 - 2004
2000 - 2003
1998 - 1999
1993 - 1997
1986 - 1992


Past Examinations
  • Masters in Computer Science (systems specialization)
  • GPA: 3.73
  • Bachelors in Computer Science
  • Double Major in Economics
  • GPA: 3.84
  • Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level Examination (1999)
    (Grade 11 - 12)
  • 4 Distinctions: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Computing
  • 2 'S' Paper Distinctions: Mathematics, Physics
  • A2 in General Paper
  • A1 in Chinese Language
  • General Certificate of Education SPM (1997)
    (Grade 9- 10)
  • 7 Distinctions: Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, English
  • Lower Secondary Assessment PMR (1995)
    (Grade 7 - 8)
  • 7 Distinctions
  • Primary School Assessment Examination UPSR (1992)
    (Grade 1 - 6)
  • 4 Distinctions

Awards / Honors
2003
  • Ambassador's Award by the Malaysian Embassy
 
2001
  • National Society of Collegiate Scholars
 
2001
  • Mobot Race in CMU
Judges' Choice
2000
  • EDB - Singapore Inc Scholarship
 
1999
  • Singapore Youth Festival Central Judging for Concert Bands
Gold Medal
1998
  • ASEAN Pre-University Scholarship (by the Ministry of Education of Singapore)
  • New South Wales International Competition for Schools in Computer Studies
  • Subject Prize Award - Best in Computing

Distinction

1997
  • Hua Lo-Keng Secondary School Mathematics Competition (Higher Secondary)
  • Malaysia Mathematics Olympiad
  • Malaysia Marching Band Festival Competition
1st Runner-up
1st Runner-up
2nd Runner-up
1996
  • "HALO" National Music Writing Competition - Best Music Arranger
 
1995
  • Hua Lo-Keng Secondary School Mathematics Competition (Lower Secondary)
Champion

Relevant Work Experience
  • Manager @ IDA
    • November 2007 -
    • Next Generation Services Development
      • etc. etc.
  • Technology Evangelist @ SCS
    • September 2006 - October 2007
    • Technology Innovation Centre
      • Tech Scan
        • Survey market for new technologies and partners to adopt.
        • Internal training of new technologies to staff.
      • Tech Works
        • Lead Incubation projects such as SGX Compliance with ILOG BRMS
        • Implement company standards and processes for integrating Cheng Du SDC with Singapore HQ
        • Catalyze partnership with NYP and SMU and contribute to IN2015 masterplan
        • etc. etc.
  • Senior Application Specialist @ SCS
    • September 2005 - August 2006
    • Trusted Solutions, eProcurement
      • Providing business solutions and business process outsourcing for partners.
      • Team Lead for TX123, an e-Procurement system for most of the ST group of companies, Maxtor, and DBS Bank.
      • Pre-sales solution architect for .NET systems.
  • SDE @ Amazon.com
    • July 2004 - August 2005
    • Enterprise Commerce Services group, delivering our e-commerce platform for our large 3rd-party merchants. Some of our recent partners includes Target, NBA, Bombay just to name a few.
  • Internship at Amazon.com Again!
    • Summer 2003 Seattle, 3 months
    • Worked with the Communities Group
    • Project Description: (Registry Synchronization via webservices)
      • To facilitate 3rd party merchants to incorporate their in-store registry on amazon.com's website
  • Teaching Assistant for 15-213 Intro to Computer Systems
    • Spring 2003
    • Course taught by professor Bruce Maggs and Seth Copen Goldstein
  • End Systems Multicast
    • Fall 2002 - Spring 2003
    • Worked with the researchers of Professor Hui Zhang
    • Helped to build a complete system implementing a peer-to-peer multicast protocol that leverages the available bandwidth of participants of a broadcast instead of burdening the source of the broadcast. Also built a monitoring web front to inform the administrators of the broadcast about the participants video/audio quality.
  • Internship at Amazon.com
    • Summer 2002 Seattle, 3 months
    • Worked with the Retail Applications Group
    • Project Description: (Customer Self-Service Returns)
      • Enabled marketplace orders to appear to be returnable on the website
      • Optimize returnable orders
  • Industrial Attachment at Singapore Computer Systems
    • Summer 2001 Singapore, 2 months
    • Project Description: (Contact Intelligence)
      • Designed and implemented in-house web-based application that captures and utilizes information from sales personnel, thus improving communication within and across departments.
  • Free-lance project: iCapital.biz
    • Fall 2001 ~ Spring 2002, phase 1 of project
    • Developed software solution for Capital Dynamics Pte Ltd, a stock market specialist company, including
      • Created web front (launched July 2001) thus enabling online newsletter, in addition to the popular printed version.
      • Revamp and migration of subscriber base to SQL Server 2000 and created interface layer
      • Created a content management system to streamline company workflow and integrate printed newsletter and online newsletter.

Extracurricular Activities / Leadership Positions
  • Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra
2006-
  • Trombone
  • Philharmonic Winds
2005-
  • Trombone
  • Webmaster
  • Puget Sound Symphony Orchestra
2004-2005
  • Trombone
  • Stanford Malaysia Forum
2003-
  • Volunteer
  • ReCom.org - The Worldwide Malaysian Student Network
2003-
  • Volunteer
  • Stanford Symphony Orchestra
2003-2004
  • Trombone
  • Malaysians @ Stanford
2003-2004
  • Co-Chair
  • Carnegie Mellon University Jazz Band
2002-2003
  • Trombone
  • Budaya (CMU Malaysian Students Association)
2000-2003
  • Treasurer (02)
  • All University Orchestra
2000
  • Trombone
  • Petaling Jaya Youth Symphonic Band
1994-2000
  • Principal Trombone
  • Singapore Youth Orchestra
1998-1999
  • Principal Trombone
  • ASEAN Scholar Student Body
1998-1999
  • Student Leader (HCJC)
  • Hwa Chong Junior College Band
1998-1999
  • Student Conductor
  • Music Librarian
  • Principal Trombone
  • Information Technology Society
1998
  • Micro-mouse Group
  • Catholic High School Band
1993-1997
  • President / Band Major (97)
  • Student Conductor
  • Principal Trombone
  • Catholic High School Junior Prefectorial Board
1993-1994
  • Treasurer
  • CHS Sports House Committee
1994
  • Captain
And the list goes on!

Relevant Courses

Further Studies

  • Enterprise Grid Architect Certification (SMU-Oracle-IDA)
  • ILOG JRules for Business Analyst / Rules for .NET
  • K2.NET Enterprise Workflow Solutions

Computer Science

  • 15-112 Object Based Programming I
  • 15-113 Object Based Programming II
  • 15-128 Freshman Immigration Course
  • 15-151 Math Foundation for Computer Scientist
  • 15-211 Fundamentals of Data Structures and Algorithms
  • 15-212 Principles of Programming
  • 15-213 Introduction to Computer Systems
  • 15-251 Great Theoretical Ideas in Computer Science
  • 15-381 Artificial Intelligence: Representation and Problem Solving
  • 15-392 Structure and Interpretation of Musical Concepts in Computer Science
  • 15-412 Operating System Design and Implementation
  • 15-415 Database Applications
  • 15-441 Computer Networks
  • 15-451 Algorithm Design and Analysis
  • 15-519 Independent Study (ESM)
  • CS 137 Introduction to Scientific Computing
  • CS 143 Compilers
  • CS 193N C# and the .NET platform
  • CS 229 Machine Learning
  • CS 240 Advance Topics in Operating Systems
  • CS 242 Programming Languages
  • CS 244B Distributed Systems
  • CS 346 Database System Implementation
  • CS 347 Transaction Processing and Distributed Databases
  • CS 248 Computer Graphics
  • CS 249 Object Oriented Programming from a Simulation and Modelling Perspective
  • CS 346 Database Implementation
  • CS 548 Distributed System Research Seminar

Electrical and Computer Engineering

  • 18-240 Fundamentals of Computer Engineering
  • 18-730 Introduction to Computer Security
  • EE 282 Computer Architecture and Organization
  • EE 380 Seminar on Computer Systems

Science / Math

  • 21-115 Differential Calculus
  • 21-116 Integral Calculus
  • 21-117 Integration and Differential Equation
  • 21-118 Calculus Approximation
  • 21-241 Matrix Algebra
  • 21-257 Models and Methods for Optimization
  • 21-259 Calculus in 3D
  • 33-111 Physics for Science Students I
  • 33-112 Physics for Science Students II
  • 36-225 Introduction to Probability and Statistics I
  • 36-226 Introduction to Probability and Statistics II
  • 80-311 Computability and Incompleteness

Economics / Business

  • 70-122 Introduction to Accounting
  • 70-311 Organizational Behavior
  • 70-391 Finance I
  • 73-100 Principals of Economics
  • 73-250 Intermediate Microeconomics
  • 73-260 Econometrics I
  • 73-300 Macroeconomics
  • 73-359 Benefit-Cost Analysis
  • 73-360 Econometrics II
  • 73-458 Money and Banking
  • 88-340 Economics of Entrepreneurship in High-Tech Industries

Language / Breath Studies

  • 76-101 Interpretation and Argument
  • 76-117 English General Electives
  • 80-100 Introduction to Philosophy
  • 85-100 Introduction to Intelligence in Humans, Animals and Machines
  • MS&E 472 Entrepreneurship Thought Leadership Seminar
  • INTNLREL 182 Southeast Asia: Issues and Perspectives

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