Experience

IUCN Species Survival Commission

• Switzerland
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Apr 2023 - Present

• • Feb 2021 - Present



Mandai Wildlife Group

• Singapore
• Travel Arrangements
• 300 - 400 Employee

• • Sep 2022 - Present

• • Jul 2021 - Sep 2022

  · Management of over 85 species of Invertebrates, with over 80,000 living specimens in collection· Involved in research covering Invertebrate behaviour, biology, ecology and husbandry management· Oversee and guide individuals to cultivate relevant skill sets in MWG Invertebrate team· Involved in biodiversity-related assessments and projects on an organisational, national and global level respectively · Development of collection management tools which assist managers to monitor sustainability of living collections· Involved in MWG animal projects with a focus directed to improve of welfare and management of living collection· Work with Institutes of Higher Learning (e.g. NUS), relevant global authorities (e.g. IUCN) and Zoo Associations (e.g EAZA, SEAZA) to collaborate on and/or spearhead invertebrate-related assessments/initiatives/projects Show less

• • Sep 2020 - Jul 2021

  · Management of over 70 species of Invertebrates, with over 30,000 living specimens in collection· Actively manage the living collection, specialise in research and involved in biodiversity projects· Development of collection management tools which assist managers to monitor sustainability of living collections· Involved in MWG animal projects with a focus directed to improve of welfare and management of living collection· Work with Institutes of Higher Learning (e.g. NUS) and Zoo Associations (e.g EAZA, SEAZA) to spearhead invertebrate-related initiatives/projects Show less

• • Aug 2018 - Sep 2020

  · 25-month developmental program with rotation across Life Sciences departments in MWG aimed to develop and nurture individuals with relevant Life Science skill sets· Worked and managed multiple projects of various zoology themes across multiple taxa/departments (Animal Care – Primate/Carnivore & Small Mammals/Avian/Wildlife Nutrition Centre/Animal Care Office, Conservation Research & Veterinary Sciences, Education) in MWG· Projects1) The strategic usage of enrichment to increase animal activity and visibility in nocturnal zoos; Night Safari Walking Trails Choreography Project2) Mature browse preference of five captive Colobine species in Singapore Zoo3) Assessment and mitigation of stereotypic behaviours displayed by Tufted Capuchins (Sapajus apella) in Singapore Zoo4) Pollinator Project; Butterfly Biodiversity Project & Stingless Bees Wildlife Management5) Reducing aggression in an avian mixed-species aviary with environmental enhancement and distinctive feeding regime in Jurong Bird Park6) Food intake study of Black Cockatoos in Jurong Bird Park7) Study of radiographs and determination of heart sizes for a variety of Avian species in Jurong Bird Park8) Pilot study to understand the ecology and ex-situ needs of the endemic green tree snail (Amphidromus atricallosus temasek) in Night Safari9) Development of a system to monitor and study parasite-prevalence trends in MWG Herpetology Living Collection10) MWG Invertebrate Sustainability Assessment11) Framework for Invertebrate community engagement programs 12) Developing the Training Enrichment Program for Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus) in MWG13) Study trials on presence of parasites in captive butterflies· Events organised1) Singapore’s 1st Swallowtail and Birdwing Race (MWG/NSS, 2019)2) Learn about Butterflies Walk (2020) Show less

• • Sep 2016 - Jul 2018

  · Responsible for the care and well-being of animals under team's care (Amphibians, Avian, Invertebrates, Primates, Reptiles) through proper food preparation and feeding regime, as well as animal husbandry· Conducted and maintained proper behavioural enrichments through landscaping and exhibit improvements, and positive reinforcement trainings· Assisted in guided tours, feedings and other guest interaction sessions/programmes· Conducted breeding research trials for Invertebrates· Launched MWG Invertebrate Survey Training and biannual Invertebrate Biodiversity Surveys· Spearheaded biodiversity-related research initiatives Show less

• • Apr 2015 - Aug 2016

  Keeper with working experience across multiple sections (Fragile Forest, Kidz World, Pygmy Hippos, Reptile) in the Animal Care Team based in Singapore Zoo.

• • Jun 2013 - Mar 2015

  Show Presenter for Singapore Zoo Amphitheatre team. Involved in the presentation of all shows and token feedings in Singapore Zoo.



European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA)

• Netherlands
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member, EAZA Terrestrial Invertebrate Taxon Advisory Group (TITAG)

  • Sep 2019 - Present



R.S Wijaya & Co

• Singapore

• Intern

  • 2009 - 2009

  Law firm Law firm