My Ph.D. work was in semiconductor lithography, specifically, the design and construction of an UV laser lithography system to pattern large area ultra phase coherent gratings. While working for a start-up in Melbourne, Australia, I migrated to the field of medical devices, excimer-laser-ablated disposable bio-sensors specifically. Currently I manage a multi-disciplinary team of mechanical, electronics and system engineers for Waters here in Singapore. Growing related infrastructure from ground up, both human and capital has been and is continuing to prove challenging and rewarding at the same time. Not only do we have to contend with the usual engineering challenges in designing, prototyping and sustaining LC/MS analytical instruments, because of our location we also have to be dexterous in managing some unique site-specific issues, e.g., communicating across opposite time zones, navigating a high matrix global organization, supporting mixed stakeholders, maintaining Quality Management Systems for a remote R&D site, recruiting and retaining talents in a dynamic local job market.