Programme Manager (Lean LaunchPad)Contribute to the development of the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystemManage programs, such as the Lean LaunchPad programPlan annual program in consultation with nodesEnsure an up-to-date database of instructors and mentorsCoordinate program and publicity materialsEnsure reporting and program KPIs are metMaintain program quality and enhance contentHandle admin duties such as reporting, fund management, and logistical supportPlan program runs and organize marketing campaignsRecruit teams, instructors, and mentorsMatch teams and mentors to form teamsPrepare teams for admissionManage program runs and monitor teams' progressCoordinate information and update progressFacilitate post-program commercialization supportLeverage networking, funding, and investment opportunitiesGuide start-up teamsPerform general administrative duties and ad-hoc projects as assigned

Work closely with key functions and senior stakeholders to assess strategic learning and development needs, and to define and shape tech L&D programsPlan and implement training programs targeted at developing a strong pipeline of staff across the different engineering roles in tech familiesHelp build a world-class onboarding program by assisting with the Engineering Onboarding projectManage budget and maintain an operating plan for the organisation for training, awareness, and engagementUse data to inform decisions, track and measure the impact of programs tied to business outputExecute strategic engagement events like hackathons, conferences, and tech talks across the organisation. Create content and resources to make organising successful strategic engagement events as simple as possible.Manage project schedule, identify risk and clearly communicate goals to project stakeholdersRegularly explore suitable training programs in the market, gather training-related feedback from engineers and members of the data community through surveys and 1-1 discussions and presenting insights about the learning needs of the organisationAnalyse feedback from various tech learning initiatives and suggest areas of improvement Work closely with Tech Learning managers on the planning and coordination of various learning initiativesSupport on-demand training programs that require updates and design training campaigns to make learning more effective and funExecute tech training visibility initiatives across the organisationIdentify training or process improvement opportunities and provide recommendationsManage active membership of our learning platforms (including LMS) and handle subscription renewalsEstablish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors

Partner Management – Understand and articulate relevant country Educational/University Regulatory Frameworks in order to map Lithan’s courses and its pedagogy. Provide Presales and Onboarding support Universities and/or Lithan’s Approved Training Partners (ATP).Learning Delivery and Operations Management – Execute the Lithan’s courses in accordance with its well defined learning delivery, learning operations and learning technology policies and procedures in order to achieve best results in learner satisfaction.Resource Management – Build and grow a dynamic and talented team of faculty and learning management executives in line with business growth.Financial Management – Responsible to execute the various cohorts/programmes with time, budget and P&L. Leverage the use of data analytics to analyse the profitability of the programmes.

People's Association NACLI campusLearning Psychology and Systems DepartmentResponsibilities• Work with the faculty on the development of learning contents to engage volunteers and professional staff through digital platforms.• Work with the faculty to jointly implement smart and innovative technologies to enhance synchronous and asynchronous learning.• Leverage on learner psychology to gain insights to learner needs and motivations.• Leverage on gamification widely to enhance learning effectiveness and digital adoption.1) To understand and explore ways which learning psychology (behavioural science, research, quick-prototyping) can be used to enhance NACLI's work2) Consultation for Behavioural Insights for lesson packages, social media responses, and general campus improvements (e.g. social distancing, signages, Research & Analytics (e.g. NACLI Perception Survey, F.L.I.P pre-post survey)3)Gamification (incorporating Behavioural Science) 4) Pilot Remodelling Project (Gaze & Attention Mapping for feedback + Kinetic behaviour analysis)

Learning and Development Programme Manager(NTU Lean LaunchPad Programme Head) (NTUitive, NTU, Singapore)Key Portfolio: Lean LaunchPad Programme HeadGuide and mentor teams with existing project technologies on enterprise journey through the LEAN methodology.Plan and manage outreach programmes and events to promote innovation and entrepreneurshipEvent management including angel investors/venture capitalist networking events and building of external guest lists for workshops and innovation challenges.Identify and connect research teams with industry partners, mentors and instructors to ensure effective working relationship Monitor and drive progress in research team’s engagements during the programmeFacilitate follow-up commercialization support and networking sessions post programmeConduct necessary marketing and promotional activities including road shows, development of marketing collaterals and website updates with success stories and latest news.Secondary Portfolio: Open Innovation Lab Planning and executing marketing activities across integrated channels to promote awareness and ensure success of labOversee and manage the innovation laboratory to ensure smooth running in day-to-day operations and safety complianceTroubleshoot and resolve technical issues in prototyping developmentManage, train and supervise start up teams in commercial prototyping Other duties include:Implement online, blended or classroom learning interventions, byte size micro learning for the LLP Programme and blending it with experiential learning Contribute to market intelligence gathering and research in enterprise development to keep programmes abreast of upcoming and future trends.Contribute to consultancy projects to support in start-up transformation journey, by applying methodologies such as enterprise thinking and design process improvement

Conduct classroom training for foreign workers in English (Basic & Intermediate) and MicrosoftOffice (Powerpoint, Words and Excel) classesDeveloped training materials, lesson plans and training outlines based on adult learning theories/ADDIEReport on the effectiveness of learning outcomes to management

• Develop and deliver training courses on Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint software to individuals and groups, both in-person and virtually• Create training materials, including manuals, handouts, and presentations• Assess and evaluate training effectiveness and make recommendations for improvements• Keep up to date with the latest Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint software developments and incorporate these into training sessions• Provide technical support and guidance to participants before, during, and after training sessions• Customize training sessions to meet the needs of specific groups or individuals• Collaborate with other trainers to share knowledge and improve training processes• Manage training schedules, materials, and resources to ensure effective delivery of training• Provide feedback to management on the effectiveness of training programs and suggest improvementsBasic/Adv Excel/Word/PowerpointDigital Marketing/Equalskills

Project manage PhD research development programme to ensure effectiveness of projectoutcomes and manage deliverable progress, timeline and budgetAssisted PhD students to translate research ideation to delivery of ready to market product -developed and engineered a heavy metal handheld detection device for quality water monitoringbased on a patented optical fiber based technology with potential use in F&B and pharmaceuticalConducted product briefing, hands-on demonstration, training for device usage and quality feedbackloop from investorsProvided monthly progress report to academic and research management on development ofoperationsEstablished strong stakeholder relationship with PhD research students, grant partners and heldregular dialogues to engage potential start-up investorsConducted analysis to identify opportunities for demand aggregation of goods/services andhandled procurement operationsCompleted a successful spin-off and start upExecuted start up learning needs analysis exercise, understanding of business directionsand translated them into relevant capability development plans and core training programs forstart-up offices in Singapore and East AsiaDeveloped training materials with animation based on ADDIE and conduct workshops forinvestor’s production engineers to ensure quality of production standards are metPartnered with investor’s department leads in East Asia to regionalize training content asnecessary and facilitate design of local training programsParticipated in LLP program for the heavy metal sensor. Reason for leaving: The role has organically evolved to include key responsibilities of a businesspartnership/development specialist and I would like to focus on Learning & Development which ismy utmost passion.

Developed learning interventions for clients in private and public sectors (identify learning needs,design curriculum, develop and evaluate learning interventions) across multiple platforms(blended, digital)Assisted institutes of higher learning in market intelligence research and developedtechnology-enabled learning solutions in support of their strategic goals ie. digital transformation,innovative learning experience (LX)Manage stakeholder relationship and project progress within budget and timelinesReason for leaving: Talented spotted by an university professor (my client from one of the institutesof higher learning) to embark on developing research programme for his PHD students.

• Developed learning interventions for clients in private and public sectors (identify learning needs, design curriculum, develop and evaluate learning interventions) across multiple platforms (blended, digital) • Assisted institutes of higher learning in market intelligence research and developed technology-enabled learning solutions in support of their strategic goals i.e. digital transformation, innovative learning experience (LX) • Manage stakeholder relationship and project progress within budget and timelines • Conceptualize, develop and editing of storyboard that will be translated to interactive e-content Reason for leaving: Talented spotted by a university professor (my client from one of the institutes of higher learning) to embark on developing research program for his PHD students. (LEARNET) – further exposure in other projects. Job completed

Jurong Shipyard - Tanjong Kling YardConducted on the job trainings for both sea and shore staff onsiteConducted new hire orientation, competency development and soft skills workshops forengineers and managers in classroom settingsDeveloped training curriculum and designed workshops materialsEvaluated training effectiveness, benchmark against global and industry’s standard and providing analysis report to clients and senior managementInitiated, developed customized training programmes for specific clients based on learning needs assessment and manage delivery ie. Education Based System for ShellImplemented a quality feedback loop from trainers, staffs and clients for curriculum enhancementPro-actively developed and implemented organizational development initiatives to improve staff engagementReason for leaving: Wish to pick up Instructional or Learning Experience Design to improve my capability as a Learning & Development Specialist

Head speared creation of training modules completed with visual resources (with the supportof chief design engineer), to enable knowledge management within Singapore office and Japanheadquarters while assisting new engineers to quick dive into design work for projectsCurate training contents and associated design source files to facilitate rapid search, retrievaland reuseDesigned and implemented simplified panel design to improve fuel efficiencyCompleted design stages, from general arrangement, detailed modeling, assembling toproduction/manufacturing of galley in aircraftDesigned and implemented simplified panel design to improve fuel efficiencyCompleted design stages, from general arrangement, detailed modeling, assembling toproduction/manufacturing of galley in aircraftReason for leaving: The training modules started out as a voluntary initiative, in an attempt tomaximize efficiency which is valued by the Japanese corporate culture. But while undertakingresponsibilities for this 1.5 years long initiative, it ignited my passion in learning and development.

SAF Reservist Camp Adult Trainer● Conducting stand-up training and facilitation. Assessing competency and readiness.● Assisting in reviewing training curriculums, programs and activities. ● Modifying and conducting training curriculum on range of military activities ● Entrusted with the task of coaching, mentoring, imparting military skills to the trainees and training our next generation of leaders● Training needs assessment, Workshops/ Coursework development/ course materials● Implementing training curriculum; Excellent facilitation and coaching skills● Developing and Executing Training strategies● Tracking training progress and measure/evaluating effectiveness● Developing and customizing training materials/Facilitating Training workshops● Training of new employees/Facilitating of new staff training and development● Training program management/In-camp Training competency evaluation