Benjamin Pong Email & Phone Number

Singapore

My key role is to develop technical solutions to sharpen the technological edge of Singapore's national security1. Lead technical aspect of applied research projects into advanced concepts, algorithms, and techniques utilising large dataset data analytics and machine learning to make quantitative assessments and innovative solutions.2. Conduct detailed computer simulations (with Matlab, Python, LabView) to model, analyse and verify solutions prior to deployment.3. Collaborate with stakeholders to align requirements and provide technical updates and impact analysis4. Partner with technical experts from across the organisation to develop next generation cutting-edge systems

South West, Singapore

Awarded Overseas Post-graduate Scholarship by DSO Senior Management to pursue a master’s degree in Signal & Image Processing and Machine Learning at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Central Singapore

1. Automated the analysis of spreads and liquidity across various NDF currencies, referencing from Reuter’s prices to projected a general judgment of price levels. Enhanced market foresight through the use of statistics from the spreadsheet highlights attractive trading deals that are marketable.2. Double up as a stand-in broker by tracking NDF price movement activity.Administered the control sheet for all NDF trades so as to quickly investigate and rectify discrepancies.3. Spearheaded and collaborated an enhancement project—collaborating with front and back office and resulted in improved trading information availability.

Central Singapore

Drove the Monetary Authority Singapore (MAS) Notice 626 Due Diligence Project1. Effected due diligence process across with Wealth Management, Compliance and other departments to ensure accuracy profiling of clients.2. Streamlined process to locate clients’ files

Central Singapore

1. Initiated improvements and contributed to various departments across the bank2. Guided and shared knowledge and experiences with new interns, which increases productivity.3. Standardised advices for Account Administration that had resulted in reduced error and increased efficiency.4. Accurately processed FX, MM, Derivatives and Securities trades with tight time constraints. 5. Corresponded closely with Private Banking (PB) to keep PB client profiles and holdings in good order.

Master Of Engineering - M.Sc. (Eecs), Signal Processing And Machine Learning

Specialising in the field of signal processing and machine learning.

Bachelor Of Engineering (Hons), Electrical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Aikido Club

Electrical And Electronics Engineering

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