Experience

ArcadeXR

• Singapore
• Technology, Information and Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Embedded Games Developer

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  Bringing super fun physical arcade machines to players in the comfort of their home! Hacking arcade machines to allow folks from all over the world to remotely play them. :D Design and implement complete electronics solution (sensors, motors, leds, microprocessors, firmware, etc) to make this happen for all kinds of arcade machines. :) Bringing super fun physical arcade machines to players in the comfort of their home! Hacking arcade machines to allow folks from all over the world to remotely play them. :D Design and implement complete electronics solution (sensors, motors, leds, microprocessors, firmware, etc) to make this happen for all kinds of arcade machines. :)



LAI Games

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Embedded Games Developer

  • Mar 2019 - Feb 2023

  Build awesome arcade games! Not just arcade genre games, but actual physical arcade machines that you can find in places like Timezone. :) Build awesome arcade games! Not just arcade genre games, but actual physical arcade machines that you can find in places like Timezone. :)



Self-Employed

• Singapore

• Amateur Maker

  • Apr 2018 - Mar 2019

  Dabble in making of sorts, such as woodworking, hardware electronics, software development, signal processing, 3D printing, digital fabrication, etc. Whatever is needed to make a purposeful prototype. Dabble in making of sorts, such as woodworking, hardware electronics, software development, signal processing, 3D printing, digital fabrication, etc. Whatever is needed to make a purposeful prototype.



Keio-NUS CUTE Center

• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Temporary Part Time Junior Research Assistant

  • Nov 2018 - Feb 2019

  Designed and implemented an audio processing algorithm to extract light breathing sounds in a noisy operating theater. This is used an input for a VR game in Unity3D, to help relieve stress in patients, especially in young children. Designed an embedded game prototype to enhance physical rehabilitation experience Researched on solutions to help people with visual disabilities to take public bus services independently Designed and implemented an audio processing algorithm to extract light breathing sounds in a noisy operating theater. This is used an input for a VR game in Unity3D, to help relieve stress in patients, especially in young children. Designed an embedded game prototype to enhance physical rehabilitation experience Researched on solutions to help people with visual disabilities to take public bus services independently



Spire

• United States
• Information Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Spacecraft Software Engineer

  • Oct 2017 - Apr 2018

  Simulated and tested software based radio receiver using Python scripts and GNU Radio. Calculated optimal parameters for configurable RF frontend and validated performance on embedded platform that will be operated in space. Simulated and tested software based radio receiver using Python scripts and GNU Radio. Calculated optimal parameters for configurable RF frontend and validated performance on embedded platform that will be operated in space.



DSO National Laboratories

• Singapore
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Member Of Technical Staff

  • Aug 2011 - Sep 2017

  Designed a digital communications waveform for video streaming and performed simulation to verify its performance. Implemented the design on embedded platforms and the results were proven in field test. Presented at various outreach events to assist in recruitment efforts Member of committee tasked to improve DSO's exhibits at Science Centre, as part of DSO's efforts to promote Science and Technology in Singapore Member of taskforce to improve DSO's internship program Designed a digital communications waveform for video streaming and performed simulation to verify its performance. Implemented the design on embedded platforms and the results were proven in field test. Presented at various outreach events to assist in recruitment efforts Member of committee tasked to improve DSO's exhibits at Science Centre, as part of DSO's efforts to promote Science and Technology in Singapore Member of taskforce to improve DSO's internship program



OneMaker Group Pte Ltd

• Singapore
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Maker Apprentice

  • Apr 2016 - Jul 2016

  Picked up woodworking with hand tools, power tools, machine tools. 2D and 3D drawing, basic electronics using Arduino, CNC milling, Laser cutting, Vinyl Printing and 3D printing Some projects completed: - Designed and built a toolbox out of chip wood. Finished using lacquer. - Designed and built rocking horse. Drawn using Inkscape and CNC milled out of salvaged pallet wood. Finished using Shellac to ensure kid safety. - Made a word clock. Self designed PCB. Designed and laser cut casing out of combination plywood, MDF and acrylic. - Designed and fabricated PCB extension board for Makey Makey using Eagle Show less



University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Teaching Assistant for Digital Systems Lab

  • Aug 2009 - May 2011

  Conduct lab sessions for more than 40 students Impart hardware and software skills in digital circuits design Conduct lab sessions for more than 40 students Impart hardware and software skills in digital circuits design



Qualcomm

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Summer Intern

  • May 2010 - Jul 2010

  Create automated unit test scripts for mobile phone applications Create automated unit test scripts for mobile phone applications



University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Intro to Electric and Electronic Circuits

  • Jun 2008 - May 2009

  Administered office hours to help non electrical engineering majors

• Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Intro to Computing Systems

  • Jan 2007 - May 2008

  Assigned homework grading policies, designed examination questions and machine problems



ST Electronics (Satcom and Sensor Systems)

• Singapore

• Associate Engineer

  • Mar 2006 - Jun 2006

  Supported satellite communications overseas testing operation Trained end users in equipment usage and perform on site troubleshooting Supported satellite communications overseas testing operation Trained end users in equipment usage and perform on site troubleshooting



SAF

• Armed Forces
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Platoon Commander

  • Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  Lead a platoon of about 20 men to establish reliable satellite communication networks Create lesson plans and conduct various physical and technical training Lead a platoon of about 20 men to establish reliable satellite communication networks Create lesson plans and conduct various physical and technical training