About me

Came over to Melbourne, Australia

• to study at Trinity College Foundation Studies
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• At the age of 17, I came over to Melbourne to study a pre-university course. During this time, I made friends with people from different countries, explored my creative side as a musician, and almost chose to study as a psychologist!

Trained as an Air Force Lieutenant

• at the Republic of Singapore Air Force
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• I went back to Singapore and completed my compulsory national service, where I trained as a basic military combatant, an officer cadet and finished as an airforce lieutenant. During this time, my duties were to coordinate military operations and optimise operation efficiencies.

Studied Bachelor of Environments (Architecture)

• at the University of Melbourne
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• I studied architecture and was obsessed with simplicity, system designs and fabrication technology. I had the privilege to study overseas at the University of Stuttgart in Germany, where I was constantly surrounded by inspiring architecture.

Studied Master of Architecture

• at the University of Melbourne
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• While completing my Master’s degree, I worked in an architecture firm, a fabrication laboratory and also taught design at the undergraduate level. I again had the privilege to study overseas, this time at TU Delft in Netherlands, and was surrounded by some of the most forward-thinking and innovative designers I have ever met.

Worked as a maker, designer, and tutor

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• I stepped away from the usual path of finding a job, to reflect and learn more about what I wanted to do. So I started my consultancy practice to explore a range of projects. During this time, I’ve built an automated project management system for a fabrication lab, designed multiple architecture projects, taught architecture and design, and even worked on installation piece displayed at the 2015 World Economic Forum in Switzerland.

Worked as the digital fabrication coordinator

• at the University of Melbourne
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• The Melbourne School of Design was moving into a new building, and there was an exciting opportunity to help set up the digital fabrication laboratory. By optimising its operational efficiencies, I expanded the fabrication services to serve researchers in other faculties and designers from the community.

Took time off

• to travel and reflect
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• It was again time for a reflective break, and to find new experiences. So I travelled, delved deeper into the entrepreneurship scene and revisited my consulting business. My curiosity led me to develop a PhD research proposal, which was approved and I was accepted on a scholarship at the Swinburne University of Technology.

Completing my PhD studies

• at Swinburne University of Technology
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• As of the start of 2021, I’m writing up my dissertation on the high-performing architecture teams, which you can read more here. Unsurprisingly, I’ve also been working on a range of different projects, such as designing architectural works, teaching design, running innovation workshops and even helping firms build research capabilities within their offices.

Working on…

• at…
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• I am excited by projects that require new ways of thinking and doing. I bring my range of design and operational experience and expertise into every project I do. Would you like to work with me?