Experience

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  Akribis Systems

  • Singapore
  • Automation Machinery Manufacturing
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Head of Stage Business Unit

    • Jan 2023 - Present

  • R&D Manager

    • Apr 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Assistant Manager - Precision Stages R&D

    • Jan 2022 - May 2022

  • Section Manager - Precision Stages R&D

    • Aug 2020 - Dec 2021

  • R&D Engineer

    • Sep 2018 - Jul 2020

    - Develop air bearing design and manufacturing capabilities- Develop custom numerical code for air bearing analysis- Design and build specialized machine tool for ultra-precision machining- Perform advanced engineering analysis and design reviews to support product engineering teams- Champion fundamental precision design principles and methodologies across teams to improve engineering capability and drive professional development of our engineers

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  Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)

  • Singapore

  • MIT-SUTD Dual Masters' Student

    • Sep 2017 - Aug 2018
    • Singapore

    My research focuses on automating and optimizing multi-material additive manufacturing workflows for soft robot fabrication.Thesis advisor: Dr. Pablo Valdivia y Alvarado

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  New Valence Robotics Corporation

  • Boston, MA

  • Process Improvement Engineer (MIT Thesis Project)

    • Jan 2017 - Aug 2017
    • Boston, MA

    Worked in a team of 3 MIT graduate students on additive manufacturing process improvement projects.I developed a set of dimensional error mapping and compensation tools to improve the dimensional accuracy of 3D printers without hardware modifications. This work culminated in the writing of my master's thesis.Thesis advisor: Dr. David E. Hardt

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  MIT Technology Licensing Office

  • Cambridge, MA

  • Technology Licensing Intern

    • Jan 2017 - May 2017
    • Cambridge, MA

    Drafted technical briefs targeted at potential licensees in support of the office's efforts towards licensing MIT's patented technologies.

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  NYUAD Biomechanics Lab

  • Product Development Engineer

    • May 2016 - Jun 2016

    Designed and developed a patent-pending engineering device for plant phenotyping. Facilitated production of a small initial run of devices. Co-reviewed patent application for novel engineering device in collaboration with patent attorney and NYU Office of Industrial Liaison. Advised and supported undergraduate student researchers working on electronics (Raspberry Pi and Arduino) and software projects.

  • Undergraduate Researcher

    • Jan 2015 - May 2016

    Designed and built novel corn stalk testing device for improved stalk strength prediction. Co-authored journal articles. Liaised with suppliers to select and procure components for device in development. Presented research at technical conferences. Set up and carried out finite elements simulations in support of grant applications.Thesis advisor: Dr. Douglas D. Cook

  • Research Intern

    • May 2014 - Jan 2015

    Assisted the principal investigator with various research tasks including conducting experiments and measurements of corn stalk geometry and strength, analysing data to discover connections between corn stalk geometry and strength, and writing research papers. Prepared journal articles for publication.

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  NYUAD Engineering Design Studio

  • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

  • Design and Prototyping Lab Intern

    • Oct 2015 - May 2016
    • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Instructed lab users (students, faculty, etc.) in proper operation of manufacturing and prototyping equipment. Assisted students in brainstorming for ways to realize design ideas utilizing available resources and equipment. Co-developed how-to and safety guides for manufacturing and prototyping equipment including CNC mill, 3D printers, and laser cutter. Maintained inventory of lab materials.

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  New York University Abu Dhabi

  • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

  • Resident Assistant

    • Aug 2015 - May 2016
    • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    The Resident Assistant is a sophomore, junior, or senior student who resides on a floor in an undergraduate hall of residence and serves as a role model, peer counselor, resource and referral person, advocate, policy enforcer, programme organiser, and leader for residents of the assigned floor.Under the supervision of the Associate Dean of Students and the Director of Residential Education, Resident Assistants assist in the development of community, engage students with various programming, and report inappropriate behavior. In addition, Resident Assistants also provide support in emergencies and times of personal stress for students.

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  New York University Abu Dhabi

  • Abu Dhabi

  • Resident Assistant

    • Aug 2013 - Jul 2014
    • Abu Dhabi

    The Resident Assistant is a sophomore, junior, or senior student who resides on a floor in an undergraduate hall of residence and serves as a role model, peer counselor, resource and referral person, advocate, policy enforcer, programme organiser, and leader for residents of the assigned floor.Under the supervision of the Associate Dean of Students and the Director of Residential Education, Resident Assistants assist in the development of community, engage students with various programming, and report inappropriate behavior. In addition, Resident Assistants also provide support in emergencies and times of personal stress for students.

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  Sheikh Mohamed Scholars Program & Summer Academy

  • Abu Dhabi

  • Intern

    • Oct 2012 - May 2013
    • Abu Dhabi

    The Student Intern at the Office of the Sheikh Mohamed Scholars Program and Summer Academy assists in the day-to-day operation of the office by performing administrative tasks such as liaison with schools, parents, or students, and the processing of admission applications and financial claims. In addition, Student Interns also assisted in the execution of academic programs such as practice SAT examinations and special academic weekends.