Interests and Creations

I love to create, innovate and build; whether games, websites, robots, poems or drawings, I take pride in my creations.

Some of these creations are featured in this website, which, incidentally, is a creation in and of itself!

Résumé

Educational Background

Graduate Studies (MS): Carnegie Mellon University, Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), 2023

Undergraduate Studies (BS): Carnegie Mellon University, Major in ECE, Minor in Robotics, 2022

Junior College (IP programme): Hwa Chong Instituition, Singapore

Secondary School (IP programme): Hwa Chong Instituition, Singapore

Primary School: Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), Singapore

Academic Achievements

I graduated from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) pursuing a major in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and a minor in Robotics, obtaining a Masters of Science in ECE after 4 years. Coming to CMU is one of the best academic decisions I have made: the Professors are great, the classes are amazing (intellectually-stimulating and I've learnt so much), and the environment is conducive and collaborative. I've also grown significantly on a personal level, learning independence, leadership, humility, and what true community means.

However, I cannot also forget my years in Hwa Chong Institution for secondary school and JC, which have been extremely fruitful. In these formative years, I have forged valuable friendships and, through unique and unforgettable experiences, discovered my interests, strengths and weaknesses.

Proud as I am of the achievements listed below, in my opinion, they are only glimpses of my abilities; there is much more to who I am, as shaped by my experiences, mindset and values.

Project Involvement

Over the years, I have been actively involved in several science and engineering projects, as well as other school-based projects.

Below are some of them:

Community Involvement

There's always room in any busy schedule to give back to the community. Even though it may not be much, I still aspire to make a difference.

"Making a difference", as people term it, cannot be measured by the number of hours volunteered at Red Cross or an unknown elderly care-center. Honestly, I saw myself making the most impact in the lives of friends and strangers. Their stories of questioning, struggle and transformation - while not as quantifiable as "the number of volunteer hours spent at XXX" - are what I choose most to place myself in, and I am glad to be part of them.

This table, therefore, merely tracks the quantifiable hours that I spent volunteering at various places such as elderly homes and the Singapore Science Center. It is by no means an indication of how much positive change I, or any others, have made in the lives of the beneficiaries.

For that, you have to hear their stories. But mostly, their warm smile more than suffices...

CCA

I spent 6 years of my HCI life in the InfoComm Club (or Computer Club), helming it for 2 years.

Joining it was an unprecendented decision, and one that I would gladly make again. It is here that I have found my passion for programming, as well as friends who share this enthusiasm.

Below are some of the achievements attained as part of my CCA journey, many of which done with such friends.

Courses, Publications, Presentations

Below are some of the courses, publications and presentations that I have attended, created and presented over the years.

Leadership Roles

Carnegie Mellon University

Below are the leadership roles I undertook while at CMU. They were formative experiences for me, teaching me how to take up roles of mentoring and guidance, yet learning independence being away from home in a new culture.

Hwa Chong Institution

Below are some of the leadership roles I played across my years in HCI. Each one was a unique experience teaching me traits of responsibility, teamwork and resillience.