Hello there! I am Nicky Phua, a seasoned Design Thinker, Educator, Project Manager and Engineer with a robust 16+ year career blending innovation in design, project management, stakeholder engagement, and education. Currently enriching minds as a Design Thinking Trainer and a Flexi-Adjunct Teacher, I am looking for opportunities for growth while championing sustainability, design and practical innovation.Let me share a glimpse into my professional journey: Current Roles: Design Thinking Trainer, Flexi-Adjunct Teacher• Spearheading Innovation: Collaborating with NUS Business School, I guide global student cohorts through sustainability-centric projects, bridging academic theories with real-world challenges.• Mentoring Future Leaders: Focused on equipping students with the skills to address global issues, fostering a new generation of innovative problem-solvers.• Curriculum planning and Teaching: Developed and executed a dynamic, technology-integrated Science curriculum, catering to diverse learning styles for up to 45 students per class.• Strategic Stakeholder Engagement: Built alliances with educational institutions and parents, driving the Ministry’s vision for collaborative and innovative learning. Professional Journey: Singapore Technologies Kinetics Ltd• Project Management and Engineering: Led a multi-national team on the groundbreaking ExtremV vehicle project, achieving a full redesign and delivery in just 9 months.• Innovative Problem Solver: Pioneered significant upgrades for the power generation system, cooling system, transmission system and drivetrain system in the Warthog vehicle for extreme heat conditions. Core Skills & Competencies• Design Thinking & Strategic Thinking• Innovative Problem-Solving & Project Management• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement• Process Optimization Education & Professional Development• Post Graduate Diploma in Education, National Institute of Education• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) Honors, National University of Singapore• Ongoing and completed certifications in Design Thinking, Behavioral Economics, Futures Thinking, and more. Publications & Contributions• Authored influential research papers in sensors and actuators, contributing significantly to the field of chemical sensing and hybrid technologies.I believe in the power of Design Thinking, practical innovation applied to sustainability to shape our future. If you're interested in collaboration or simply want to discuss the future of innovation, I'd love to connect.