Partner

• Jan 2016 - Present

Associate

• Mar 2010 - Dec 2015

Manager

• Aug 2006 - Mar 2010

ETPL is the technology transfer arm of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) in Singapore. I managed the Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio of the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE). I evaluated technology disclosures and carried out prior art searches. I worked with IP firms and inventors in patent filing, addressing Office Actions, obtaining patent grants, and carrying out Freedom To Operate (FTO) and due diligence. I also worked with the… ETPL is the technology transfer arm of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) in Singapore. I managed the Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio of the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE). I evaluated technology disclosures and carried out prior art searches. I worked with IP firms and inventors in patent filing, addressing Office Actions, obtaining patent grants, and carrying out Freedom To Operate (FTO) and due diligence. I also worked with the commercialization division in technology licensing and spin-off. Show more Show less

Industrial Engineer

• 2004 - 20062 years

Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing was the world's third largest dedicated independent semiconductor foundry. I carried out cycle time optimization, bottleneck analysis, and time-studies on tools in the chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) and etch modules. I also carried out simulation and tool modelling for capacity planning. I was also the capex management representative of my Fab.

Technologist

• 2000 - 20022 years

CRI/Criterion Manufacturing Singapore serves the chemical and petrochemical industry by supplying catalysts, and providing related services such as catalyst regeneration and catalyst sulfiding.I planned the bill of materials (BOM) for manufacturing, carried out process troubleshooting, and production planning. I also worked with the research and development group to conduct trial runs for new products and processes.