Ken Chua
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Malay Professional working proficiency
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Chinese Professional working proficiency
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Japanese Limited working proficiency
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Portuguese Limited working proficiency
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Sign Languages Professional working proficiency
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Zhihan Lee
In my social entrepreneur journey, I have rarely met a leader who is passionate about pushing the boundaries of accessibility and inclusivity of the disadvantaged in Singapore. I have seen how Ken has remained resilient in the midst of tough times, but even in challenging circumstances of running a startup, has never shy away from spending time to provide support and advice. If there's a chance to get to work with him, don't hesitate!
Priscilla Goy
The end user is at the heart of his design solutions for persons with disabilities, with a focus on functionality over frills and fancy designs. I was a journalist when I wrote a story about (these)abilities and its keyguard, which is easier to customise and cheaper than other keyguards in the market. I was impressed by how he and (these)abilities looked at existing business processes, made changes without reinventing the wheel, to offer design solutions that work better and are more cost-effective. With more of such affordable solutions, persons with disabilities would be able to participate more actively in society.
Zhihan Lee
In my social entrepreneur journey, I have rarely met a leader who is passionate about pushing the boundaries of accessibility and inclusivity of the disadvantaged in Singapore. I have seen how Ken has remained resilient in the midst of tough times, but even in challenging circumstances of running a startup, has never shy away from spending time to provide support and advice. If there's a chance to get to work with him, don't hesitate!
Priscilla Goy
The end user is at the heart of his design solutions for persons with disabilities, with a focus on functionality over frills and fancy designs. I was a journalist when I wrote a story about (these)abilities and its keyguard, which is easier to customise and cheaper than other keyguards in the market. I was impressed by how he and (these)abilities looked at existing business processes, made changes without reinventing the wheel, to offer design solutions that work better and are more cost-effective. With more of such affordable solutions, persons with disabilities would be able to participate more actively in society.
Zhihan Lee
In my social entrepreneur journey, I have rarely met a leader who is passionate about pushing the boundaries of accessibility and inclusivity of the disadvantaged in Singapore. I have seen how Ken has remained resilient in the midst of tough times, but even in challenging circumstances of running a startup, has never shy away from spending time to provide support and advice. If there's a chance to get to work with him, don't hesitate!
Priscilla Goy
The end user is at the heart of his design solutions for persons with disabilities, with a focus on functionality over frills and fancy designs. I was a journalist when I wrote a story about (these)abilities and its keyguard, which is easier to customise and cheaper than other keyguards in the market. I was impressed by how he and (these)abilities looked at existing business processes, made changes without reinventing the wheel, to offer design solutions that work better and are more cost-effective. With more of such affordable solutions, persons with disabilities would be able to participate more actively in society.
Zhihan Lee
In my social entrepreneur journey, I have rarely met a leader who is passionate about pushing the boundaries of accessibility and inclusivity of the disadvantaged in Singapore. I have seen how Ken has remained resilient in the midst of tough times, but even in challenging circumstances of running a startup, has never shy away from spending time to provide support and advice. If there's a chance to get to work with him, don't hesitate!
Priscilla Goy
The end user is at the heart of his design solutions for persons with disabilities, with a focus on functionality over frills and fancy designs. I was a journalist when I wrote a story about (these)abilities and its keyguard, which is easier to customise and cheaper than other keyguards in the market. I was impressed by how he and (these)abilities looked at existing business processes, made changes without reinventing the wheel, to offer design solutions that work better and are more cost-effective. With more of such affordable solutions, persons with disabilities would be able to participate more actively in society.
Experience
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(these)abilities
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Singapore
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder
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Nov 2014 - Present
(these)abilities is an Inclusive Design & Technology Agency that works with companies to redesign and/or build Inclusive products, services & environments that benefit not just Persons with Disabilities, but serves as a fresh experience for all. We harness the ability of Disability to be a Source of Innovation, Blue Ocean Strategy & form of Corporate Shared Value across multiple industries. (these)abilities is an Inclusive Design & Technology Agency that works with companies to redesign and/or build Inclusive products, services & environments that benefit not just Persons with Disabilities, but serves as a fresh experience for all. We harness the ability of Disability to be a Source of Innovation, Blue Ocean Strategy & form of Corporate Shared Value across multiple industries.
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Luxola.com
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Brazil
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Manufacturing
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Data Analyst / SEO Intern
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Jun 2014 - Sep 2014
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Embraer
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Brazil
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Product/Interior Designer
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Jun 2013 - Sep 2013
Cooked up a list of innovative, futuristic yet viable product solutions inspired by Disability as a Source of Innovation for commercial aircraft interior (Embraer E-jet & E2 Jet family) that challenges Airbus' futuristic concept plane that were fitted in life-size cabins on showcase to Product Design Experts across the state of Sao Paulo. Cooked up a list of innovative, futuristic yet viable product solutions inspired by Disability as a Source of Innovation for commercial aircraft interior (Embraer E-jet & E2 Jet family) that challenges Airbus' futuristic concept plane that were fitted in life-size cabins on showcase to Product Design Experts across the state of Sao Paulo.
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Rigel Technology
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Brazil
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Software Development
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Research&Development Intern
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Jan 2013 - Jan 2013
Worked primarily on innovating the entire product process of grab bars(for the physically handicapped & elderly), from material selection to mechanism, production process to pricing. Heavy benchmark analysis on competing manufacturers from China, US and Germany. Worked briefly on sourcing for anti-bacterial, anti-stick linings for sanitary ware as well. Worked primarily on innovating the entire product process of grab bars(for the physically handicapped & elderly), from material selection to mechanism, production process to pricing. Heavy benchmark analysis on competing manufacturers from China, US and Germany. Worked briefly on sourcing for anti-bacterial, anti-stick linings for sanitary ware as well.
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Education
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2017 - 2017
University of Pennsylvania
Executive Education, Social Impact Strategy -
2012 - 2015
Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
Engineering Product Development, Biomedical/Medical Engineering
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