Objective
- To be highly competent in the field of Internet and Network Security with my analytical capabilities and to take on leadership roles in IT related projects.
- Designing and developing scalable Internet based software solutions. Especially interested in building and deploying secure multi-site mission-critical enterprise systems.
Summary
- Sixteeen years of accomplished working experience in the IT field, with my last eleven years in a managerial position
- Keen eye for detail, with a firm believe that a firm foundation is needed for successful operational / deployment projects.
- Assigned and served leadership roles that required analytical and technical IT knowledge.
- Well versed in a broad range of IT-related industries like Internet and Network security, software design, software developement and provided viable solution to resolve issues.
- Work competently as a team player and in middle management, interacting with all levels of staff to achieve efficient results.
- Strong proponent and advocate of Linux and the Opensource Initiative, implementing Linux, Apache, Mysql, Perl (LAMP) in previous projects.
- Deep understanding of technology with focus on delivering business solutions.
Work Experience
Docomo Intertouch Pte Ltd, July 2008 - Present
Senior Manager, Product Planning & Architecture
- Research and Development into new technologies in the hospitality industry
- Manage a team of technology architects to plan future network/software designs and create the Information Security Policy as a step towards ISO27000
- Design and develop Freedom Internet the next generation High Speed Internet Access (HSIA) solution.
- Design the Pi Platform - A Converged platform which integrates Core Products, OSS, BSS systems into one platform.
- Design and develop HIMS (Hotel Infrastructure Management System), which was certified by Marriott International for use in their Network of the Future Clear Sky Net Project, to be used by all 3000 Marriott Hotels.
- Design and develop new in room control platform hYspace, which won the most innovative award at the Hotel Equip show in France in November 2008
- Design and develop new monitoring platform for the companys call center, improving call abandon rates from 40% to 10%.
- Deployed an advertising platform for Hotel Portal pages
Central Digital Technologies Pte Ltd, June 2005 - June 2007
Systems Manager
- Manage 24hours technical operations of the Company's Gaming System
- Research technical details and feasibility studies on new technologies
- Perform deployment/testing on new software/hardware into the System
- Design and develop new video broadcasting technologies
- Design and develop new network systems management software
- Design and develop new live monitoring software
PrintStop, August 2004 - Present
Business Owner
- Started my own business in digital printing
CPL Asia Pte
Ltd. / Neutrino International Pte Ltd. , May 2000 - August 2004
Technical Manager
- Research technical details and feasibility studies on new potential projects.
- Lead and manage a team of programmers and graphic designers.
- Designed and developed an embedded system for a reverse osmosis product used in the medical industry. The system was deployed in a kidney dialysis center.
- Designed and developed various financial engines for deployment in fund management and online gaming industries.
- Designed and developed an interactive gaming system for use in hotels and casinos.
- Designed and developed data mining applications for use in hotels and casinos.
- Consulted in various government/medical work flow management systems.
- Trained interns in various IT skills.
- Implement and maintain the company network.
- Coordinate and manage the computer of network setup during the events/tournaments.
- Designed and developed a Tournament manager cum Statistics software for the Company's gaming competition.
Sparkmedia Pte Ltd., July 1999 - April 2000
Network Engineer
- Maintain and upgrade the network of Unix web servers/database servers, and the office intranet/firewall.
- Provide technical consultation on the implementation of Internet technology for our clients and the company.
- Develop applications to automate the maintence of web servers.
- Develop web sites for the company's clients.
Systems Command Training School (RSAF), December 1996 - June 1999
CAI Programmer
- Created and maintained 109 Computer Aided Instructions (CAI) applications for the training of Air Force personnel.
- Maintained the School's network, training infrastrutures, and simulator system.
- Produced a 3D Rendered animated walkthrough of the school's training facilities for presentation to the 2nd Minister of Defense and Chief of Airforce.
- Involved in the planning of the new Air Force School's CAI Centers.
M-Flex Pte Ltd., 1996 and 1999
Freelance Programmer
- Designed an automated warehousing software to replace the older pen-and-paper version.
- Produced a subsequent Y2K compliant upgrade version.
Skills
Programming Languages
- Proficient in Perl
- Proficient in Basic (REALBasic/VisualBasic/VBScript)
- Proficient in PHP
- Experience in Python, Java, C/C++, Pascal, Lisp/Scheme, Assembly (80x86 chipsets)
Software
- Internet (TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP)
- Firewall/Security (iptables, wireshark, Juniper, Fortigate, ISO 27001)
- Web (Apache, Squid, AJAX)
- Media (SDL, DirectX, MPEG)
- Database (MySQL, PostgresSQL, SQLite, MS SQL)
- Hardware (STBs, Kiosks, Embedded Systems)
Operating Systems
- Unix (Linux, BSD, Mac OSX)
- Microsoft Windows Platforms
Education
NationalUniversity of Singapore, School of Computing, July 1999 - December 2001
Bachelor of Computing (With Merit)
- Active member of the National University of Singapore, Linux User Group
- Extended my education via activities in the Resource Allocation Scheduling (RAS) Lab.
Anderson Junior College, 1995 - 1996
A Level Certificate (3 A level credits, 2 AO Level credits)
- Developed a Library system for the A-level Computing project.
- Awarded a Certificate of Merit (Bronze) for services in the Computing Club.
- Conducted courses in 3D Graphics creation and animation.
- Represented the school in numerous National Level competitions.
Anderson Secondary School, 1991 - 1994
O Level Certificate (7 O level Credits with 2 distinctions)
- Served as president for Computing Club and trained fellow students in competitive
programming skills.
- Participated in the computerization of the school library system.
- Respresented the school in numerous National Level competitions.
Chong
Boon
Primary School,
1984 - 1990
PSLE Certificate
Other Major Achievements
WhoLivesNearYou.com, 2007 Present
Main Developer
- Develop and deploy new technologies using LAMP to increase site usage.
- 300,000 users and growing, achieving 18m page hits monthly
Linux User Group (Singapore), 1995 - 2004
Founding Member and Secretary (2000)
- Promoted and supported the usage of Linux and opensource in Singapore.
- Organized the first Linux Conference in Asia (Singapore Linux Conference 1999) which increased the exposure of Linux to Asia.
- Expanded the Linux/Opensource intiative to National University of Singapore in 1999.
Singapore
Linux
Conference, 1999
Organizing Committee
Epicenter Singapore, 1999-2003
Vice-chairman
- Found and supported a non-profit gaming community organisation.
- Promoted gaming while educating the public on the non-violent
nature of
gamers.
- Organized the Creative(tm) Fusion 2000 LAN Party -
First of its kind in Singapore.
- Supported Cyberathlete Professional
League (Asia) during Atomic Arena(tm) - Singapore's Largest ever
Gaming event.
National
Software
Competition, College Level, 1995
3rd Runner up
National
Software
Competition, Secondary Level, 1993
Consolation prize
Science
Enrichment Program,
Science and Technology Quiz 1993
Individuals, 11th
position
Team, Semi-finalist.