Ian K Email & Phone Number

Singapore

I drive a cross-functional team covering design, engineering, sourcing, quality, reliability and product lifecycle management in achieving on-time and on-budget completions of an array of projects in line with set scopes.This involves project scoping, resource planning and optimization, milestones and performance monitoring, risk identification and mitigation along with stakeholder and conflict management.Apart from that, I also identify and implement continuous product… Show more I drive a cross-functional team covering design, engineering, sourcing, quality, reliability and product lifecycle management in achieving on-time and on-budget completions of an array of projects in line with set scopes.This involves project scoping, resource planning and optimization, milestones and performance monitoring, risk identification and mitigation along with stakeholder and conflict management.Apart from that, I also identify and implement continuous product improvement, streamline processes and workflows, and reduce operational costs.Lastly, I manage the onboarding of new employees while providing coaching and mentoring to the team in enhancing respective competencies. Show less

I lead the expansion of the Secretlab MAGNUS Metal Desk add-ons, including launching the L-Shaped Desk Extension and Secretlab MAGRGB Smart Lighting Edition (smart home LED strip) across the globe.This included forging strong collaboration with the Marketing, Operations, Tech and Legal teams on product roadmap planning and implementation.Besides that, I partnered with Nanoleaf in designing and developing hardware and software for the Company’s first venture into electronics and… Show more I lead the expansion of the Secretlab MAGNUS Metal Desk add-ons, including launching the L-Shaped Desk Extension and Secretlab MAGRGB Smart Lighting Edition (smart home LED strip) across the globe.This included forging strong collaboration with the Marketing, Operations, Tech and Legal teams on product roadmap planning and implementation.Besides that, I partnered with Nanoleaf in designing and developing hardware and software for the Company’s first venture into electronics and IoT products, Secretlab MAGRGB Smart Lighting Edition. Lastly, I identified the best launch dates to capture the highest possible ROI based on product launch strategy and forecasted consumer demand. Show less

I was recruited to oversee the global rollout of the Anti-Counterfeit Feature (NFC) across 11 markets on the company’s other flagship business vertical, Secretlab Titan EVO Chair. This involved reviewing and optimizing process controls in global manufacturing plants while streamlining production lines to smooth out NFC integration.In addition, I also led the on-time and on-budget development of the 4-way lumbar and armrest for Titan EVO, including coordinating diverse… Show more I was recruited to oversee the global rollout of the Anti-Counterfeit Feature (NFC) across 11 markets on the company’s other flagship business vertical, Secretlab Titan EVO Chair. This involved reviewing and optimizing process controls in global manufacturing plants while streamlining production lines to smooth out NFC integration.In addition, I also led the on-time and on-budget development of the 4-way lumbar and armrest for Titan EVO, including coordinating diverse manufacturing partners to overcome roadblocks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Show less

Product Management: - Products developed were featured at a global trade show in Los Angeles, California. 1 of 2 Singapore companies to be featured 2 years in a row.- Conducted UX focus groups and analysed sales trends to provide data that supports product roadmap planning. Co-presented roadmaps with team lead to the CEO. Roadmap approved and critically acclaimed by the CEO.- Adopted an Agile mindset for hardware development and took charge of each iteration sprint of 2-4 weeks… Show more Product Management: - Products developed were featured at a global trade show in Los Angeles, California. 1 of 2 Singapore companies to be featured 2 years in a row.- Conducted UX focus groups and analysed sales trends to provide data that supports product roadmap planning. Co-presented roadmaps with team lead to the CEO. Roadmap approved and critically acclaimed by the CEO.- Adopted an Agile mindset for hardware development and took charge of each iteration sprint of 2-4 weeks. Refined product specifications with each sprint to fit user stories and requirements.- Acquired the skill of communicating with a wide range of customer demographics through handling technical queries using Gorgios.Project Management:- Co-managed the projects of the product development team, introduced Trello (project management software) to the team and reduced the project timeline by 33%- Worked in a regional team involving engineers from Hong Kong and Denmark. Overcame language and communication issues to ensure that key engineering samples were sourced to launch products on time. Electrical Engineering:- Lead, developed and implemented testing standard operating procedures (S.O.Ps) for the manufacturing team, decreasing the number of defects by 50%- Co-ordinated sourcing efforts for electrical and mechanical components. Learned how to build good relationships with regional suppliers and negotiated for a 20% reduction of prices and lead times.- Worked in a team of 2 electrical engineers to design hardware for the whole product line Show less

- Lead an 8-week music workshop for 50 teens in need. Empowered them by teaching them how to write songs using various instruments. Organised a performance at the end of the workshop where they formed bands and performed to a crowd of 200.- Implemented a new system to help students build confidence and competency through quarterly performances. Students were able to perform to a crowd of 2-3 to 20-30 within 1 year. - Successfully prepared a student for an audition at a top music school… Show more - Lead an 8-week music workshop for 50 teens in need. Empowered them by teaching them how to write songs using various instruments. Organised a performance at the end of the workshop where they formed bands and performed to a crowd of 200.- Implemented a new system to help students build confidence and competency through quarterly performances. Students were able to perform to a crowd of 2-3 to 20-30 within 1 year. - Successfully prepared a student for an audition at a top music school in Hollywood (Musicians Institute). He is now happily pursuing his passion there. Show less

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.Eng.), Information Engineering And Media, Minor In Business

Activities and Societies: NTU Concert Engineers - Honorary General Secretary NTU Jazz and Blues Club - Member Web Application Project.

Signal Processing

Signal Processing Innovation Project: Kidnapped Robot - Worked in a team of 2 members and collaborated closely with a client to understand.

Language Immersion Programme

Summer Exchange Programme

International Baccalaureate