Experience

BeeX

• Singapore
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CTO and Co-Founder

  • Oct 2018 - Present

  Singapore I am the Co Founder and CTO of BeeX. BeeX is building the world's most advanced Hovering Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (HAUVs). Our technology takes men and women out of dangerous environments, slash carbon footprint, ultimately create a sustainable way to differentiate without cutting corners. We started BeeX because we were frustrated by the manual, dangerous and inefficient methods of underwater work, as well as the high costs and complexities of integrating new… Show more I am the Co Founder and CTO of BeeX. BeeX is building the world's most advanced Hovering Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (HAUVs). Our technology takes men and women out of dangerous environments, slash carbon footprint, ultimately create a sustainable way to differentiate without cutting corners. We started BeeX because we were frustrated by the manual, dangerous and inefficient methods of underwater work, as well as the high costs and complexities of integrating new tech. Leveraging on 9 years of R&D in underwater self-driving, we are focused on helping our partners achieve a transformative leap in conducting underwater operations. Our flagship A.IKANBILIS HAUV has worked in challenging conditions alongside forward-thinking service providers; providing insight on the condition of near-shore assets - 200+ structural piles, 1000+ anodes, vessels, seabeds and tanks at unpredented speed and quality. We are actively engaging with customers to build a 10X better and bigger variant for harsher conditions in Offshore Wind. We are always looking out for partners and teammates who share our vision of enabling better underwater work, please reach out at grace(at)beex.sg! Show less



National University of Singapore

• Singapore
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Co-PI Collaborative Human Robot Inspection & Intervention System for Underwater (CHRIIS)

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  Singapore The CHRIIS program plans to explore various aspects of collaborative human-in-the-loop concept of operations with specific emphasis on inspection, monitoring & light intervention using unmanned underwater robotic systems. In addition, we have identified technology gaps in underwater communication, vehicular technology, perception & navigation, mixed reality teleoperations, and tactile sensing & end effectors that would enable collaborative human-HUV remote tetherless light intervention… Show more The CHRIIS program plans to explore various aspects of collaborative human-in-the-loop concept of operations with specific emphasis on inspection, monitoring & light intervention using unmanned underwater robotic systems. In addition, we have identified technology gaps in underwater communication, vehicular technology, perception & navigation, mixed reality teleoperations, and tactile sensing & end effectors that would enable collaborative human-HUV remote tetherless light intervention operations. Specific use cases are defined as part of the program and would be demonstrated in the TCOMS ocean basin & an offshore test range in Singapore. This would be with an aim of developing core competent technologies that would encourage innovation and incubate enterprise, eventually leading to industry offerings that can improve the global competitiveness of Singapore in the marine and offshore technology and operations sectors.

• Adjunct Research Associate

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  Help to head and manage the marine robotics group in the Advanced Robotics Centre on low to mid technology readiness research on autonomy, perception and navigation challenges on hover-capable Autonomous Underwater Vehicles and Autonomous Surfaces Vessels for marine and offshore problem statements.

• Technical Advisor at Bumblebee Autonomous Systems

  • Sep 2017 - Present

  Singapore Currently serving as Technical Advisor to the Bumblebee project and involved in the technical delivery of the next generation Bumblebee ASV, operational upgrades to Bumblebee AUV for sea deployment and Launch and Recovery System to launch the AUV from the ASV. Also continuously refining and improving on the software architecture and design of the AUV/ASV autonomy software suite. Find out more : http://www.bumblebee.sg (see below link) Awards: 1st placing overall RobotX… Show more Currently serving as Technical Advisor to the Bumblebee project and involved in the technical delivery of the next generation Bumblebee ASV, operational upgrades to Bumblebee AUV for sea deployment and Launch and Recovery System to launch the AUV from the ASV. Also continuously refining and improving on the software architecture and design of the AUV/ASV autonomy software suite. Find out more : http://www.bumblebee.sg (see below link) Awards: 1st placing overall RobotX 2018 2nd placing overall Robosub 2018 Technical Achievements: - Oversee the upgraded technical architecture and design of the Bumblebee Autonomous Surface Vessel 2.0. Delivered the platform and continuous refinement of the system and software capabilities. - Oversee the upgrades and improvements to the Bumblebee Autonomous Underwater Vehicle 3.0 for long term sea deployment and launch and recovery from an ASV.

• Research Associate

  • Aug 2017 - Aug 2019

  Advanced Robotics Centre I have led engineers to deliver autonomous vehicles for industry development. We work with the state of the art in developing autonomous technology for real world practical applications in the Ground, Maritime and Air domains and bring Research into Commercialisation. Current focus is on the autonomy software suites behind Ground and Maritime Vehicles which encompasses self-driving technology, Autonomous Underwater Vehicle and Autonomous Surface Vessel development. I am currently… Show more I have led engineers to deliver autonomous vehicles for industry development. We work with the state of the art in developing autonomous technology for real world practical applications in the Ground, Maritime and Air domains and bring Research into Commercialisation. Current focus is on the autonomy software suites behind Ground and Maritime Vehicles which encompasses self-driving technology, Autonomous Underwater Vehicle and Autonomous Surface Vessel development. I am currently managing or developing the current solutions for industry: - Software development for mapping of dynamic environments with fusion from sensors - Software development for perception with multi-sensory approach(radar,lidar,camera.sonar) with deep learning techniques - Software development for path planner systems of ground vehicles and ASVs

• Technical Lead at Bumblebee Autonomous Systems

  • May 2015 - Jul 2017

  Singapore I managed and integrated the mechanical, electrical and software elements in the project for technical deliverables. Together with my leadership team, I spearheaded the vision, organisational structures and training programmes of Bumblebee. We expanded the scope of Bumblebee to develop Autonomous Surface Vessels on top of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles to better tap on the potential of unmanned vehicles for the Maritime Industry. I grew the team from a fledging 8 man team to the 24 member… Show more I managed and integrated the mechanical, electrical and software elements in the project for technical deliverables. Together with my leadership team, I spearheaded the vision, organisational structures and training programmes of Bumblebee. We expanded the scope of Bumblebee to develop Autonomous Surface Vessels on top of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles to better tap on the potential of unmanned vehicles for the Maritime Industry. I grew the team from a fledging 8 man team to the 24 member strong team today and coming up as one of the top competitive teams in NUS. I did this work on top of my full time career in the SAF. Awards: 3rd placing overall Robosub 2017 4th placing overall RobotX 2016 Best Static Judging for Robosub 2016 2nd placing overall Singapore AUV Challenge 2016 2nd placing overall Robosub 2015 1st placing overall Singapore AUV Challenge 2015 5th placing overall Robosub 2014 1st placing overall Singapore AUV Challenge 2014 7th placing overall Robosub 2013 2nd placing overall Singapore AUV Challenge 2013

• Electrical and Software Development at Bumblebee Autonomous Systems

  • May 2013 - Jul 2017

  Singapore - Developed three generations of AUV electrical system from sensors to actuators to power management systems. - Developed one generation of Autonomous Surface Vessel (ASV) electrical and software systems: Power Distribution, Wireless communications, sensors, propulsion control and embedded systems. -Developed the baseline AUV software architecture, control systems and computer vision software. - Developed three generations of AUV electrical system from sensors to actuators to power… Show more - Developed three generations of AUV electrical system from sensors to actuators to power management systems. - Developed one generation of Autonomous Surface Vessel (ASV) electrical and software systems: Power Distribution, Wireless communications, sensors, propulsion control and embedded systems. -Developed the baseline AUV software architecture, control systems and computer vision software. - Developed three generations of AUV electrical system from sensors to actuators to power management systems. - Developed the AUV software architecture, dynamic positioning control systems, computer vision software and Man Machine User interfaces



Singapore Army

• Singapore
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Military Signal Officer

  • Mar 2008 - Jul 2017

  Singapore I was a Signal Officer involved in Command, Control, Communications and Computer (C4) for the SAF. and rose up to the rank of Captain 2nd grade. Key highlights of my Military Career Achievements: - Officer Commanding in a Company of a operational C4I Unit(2016-2017). Worked at the frontline operational unit involved in daily operations and training on C4I systems. Conceptualised and implemented operational strategies on new emerging C4I systems. Managed specialists and soldiers under… Show more I was a Signal Officer involved in Command, Control, Communications and Computer (C4) for the SAF. and rose up to the rank of Captain 2nd grade. Key highlights of my Military Career Achievements: - Officer Commanding in a Company of a operational C4I Unit(2016-2017). Worked at the frontline operational unit involved in daily operations and training on C4I systems. Conceptualised and implemented operational strategies on new emerging C4I systems. Managed specialists and soldiers under my charge to execute training and local security operations. Also managed NSmen training as part of their reservist. - Platoon Commander in two Active unit tours in 3 Guards (2008-2009) and 5 SIR (2014). Work involved of similar nature to my OC appointment but at the platoon level. Played an important part in achieving Initial Operational Capability for the 3rd generation Combined Arms Division. - Staff Officer in various Strategic plans and Capability Development offices(2014-2015,2017) involved in strategic planning 5-10 years ahead for the SAF. Work involved technology conceptualisation, procurement, project management, concept of operations formulation and operationalisation of capabilities for the SAF. - Event Organisation in various MINDEF/SAF Events: Presidential Garden Reception 2016, Total Defence Awards 2011, National Day Parade 2009 and 2014 Show less