Aspiring AI Software Engineer

Education

Bachelor of Computing - Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Nanyang Technological University | Aug 2022 - Current

Expected Honours (Highest Distinction). Specialised in Artificial Intelligence and Web Technologies.

Diploma with Merit - Engineering Science
Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore | Apr 2017 - Apr 2020

Graduated with Diploma Plus in Advanced Engineering Mathematics. GPA: 3.99/4.00. Awarded Terasaki Electric Medal, Ngee Ann Scholarship.

Experiences

Machine Learning Researcher Intern
Digital Trust Centre, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore | Jul 2024 – Current
  • Led development of secure AI systems, researching and implementing ML defences against adversarial attacks via Machine Unlearning.
  • Research areas include Machine Unlearning, Backdoor Detection and Privacy-Enhancing Technologies in AI.
Software Engineer Intern
ShopBack, Singapore | Jul 2024 – Current
  • Spearheaded implementation of Generative AI solutions to optimise internal operations, reducing average handling time (AHT) from 365 seconds to 200 seconds, resulting in a 45% improvement in agent efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Developed a prompt management version control platform integrating Salesforce and Zendesk, resulting in 80% improved consistency, 60% faster workflows, and 30% higher first-contact resolution rates across all customer service channels.
Machine Learning Engineer Intern
Home Team Science & Technology Agency, Singapore | Apr 2024 – Jul 2024
  • Developed a multimodal large language model chatbot using open-source LLMs like LLaVA, Whisper, LLaMA3, enhancing government case management by over 40%.
  • Implemented memory capabilities and response streaming and optimised query retrieval using Langchain and Chroma DB via Retrieval Augmented Generation and advanced metadata filtering.
  • Finetuned a LLaMA3 large language model using QLoRA with domain knowledge, improving accuracy by 30% after evaluation.
Full Stack Developer Intern
Siftee, Singapore | Dec 2023 - Mar 2024
  • Engineered SEO-optimised web applications using Nuxt.js, mastering state management and dynamic data rendering to enhance user experience and interface responsiveness.
  • Implemented secure cloud infrastructure using Google Cloud Platform, integrating Stripe for transactions. Optimised data operations and storage, boosting retrieval speed by 40% and transaction success rates by 25%.
  • Leveraged OpenAI with Python to automate ETL tasks, boosting backend efficiency by 50% and ensuring scalable data transformation and integration workflows.
Cloud Engineer Intern
Singapore Land Authority, Singapore | May 2023 - Aug 2023
  • Spearheaded the Proof of Concept (POC) on Microsoft Azure and led data virtualisation initiatives utilising geospatial insights via Denodo, elevating data accessibility and fostering enriched insights.
  • Designed user-centric dashboards to transform intricate data into actionable insights tailored to users' needs using MicroStrategy.

Projects

Recommendation System Anomaly Detection 2024
Competed in a machine learning competition, achieving a 94% anomaly detection AUC-ROC score by employing deep neural networks, logistic regression, and one-class SVM. Enhanced model performance through extensive feature engineering, utilising techniques such as SMOTE and ELU, successfully identifying and mitigating anomalies in a recommendation system.
Deep Neural Networks
Logistic Regression
SG Read Already? 2023
Developed and deployed 'SG read already?', a web application enhancing accessibility with document summarisation and scan-to-speech for the visually impaired, using Next.js. Led the creation of an accessible platform for enhanced document understanding, catering to elderlies and individuals with visual challenges, demonstrating commitment to digital inclusivity.
Next.js
AI Product Chatbot 2023
Designed a conversational AI Streamlit Python app using Langchain and Hugging Face models. Enhanced user experience by incorporating features like Conversational Memory, dynamic interaction, and session management, improving context awareness and user experience. Utilised Retrieval Augmented Generation for precise and relevant real-time FAQ responses.
Streamlit
Python
Langchain
Hugging Face
Singapore University Guide 2023
Designed, developed, and deployed a comprehensive university guide using the MERN stack. Integrated modern UX techniques, responsive design, ensuring an engaging user experience. Seamlessly incorporated OAuth, email notifications, and OpenAI's GPT API.
MongoDB
Express
React
Node.js
OAuth
OpenAI API
AI Text Summariser 2023
Integrated SERP and OpenAI's GPT API in Python to automate article curation and summarisation for optimised Instagram content, employing Langchain for strategic information distillation. Enhanced social media engagement by transforming AI-condensed articles into compelling Instagram posts with targeted hashtags for amplified reach.
Python
SERP API
OpenAI API
Langchain
AI Image Detection 2023
Developed an interactive Streamlit Python app designed to enhance users' image journey by offering advanced features such as object detection, image captioning, and metadata tagging.
Streamlit
Python
News Classification 2023
Harnessed the power of natural language processing using Keras, machine learning and deep learning to scrutinise news articles’ credibility, yielding 95% accuracy rate on a dedicated dataset.
Keras
Machine Learning
Deep Learning

Skills

JavaScript
TypeScript
Node.js
Python
SQL
NoSQL
Express.js
React.js
Vue.js
Next.js
Langchain
Figma
R
Git
Docker
Microsoft Azure
AWS
Google Cloud Platform
Tensorflow
Pytorch

Awards

  • Nanyang Technological College Scholarship
  • BIGO Excellence Scholarship
  • Dean's List (AY 2023/2024)
  • SimplifyNext RPA x Gen AI 2024 (1st Place)
  • DSTA BrainHack 2024 (1st Runner Up)
  • GIC Code To Impact 2024 (2nd Runner Up)
  • Exchange: Singapore Management University (Grade: 4.3/4.0)
  • Certifications: The Complete Web Development Bootcamp, Google Analytics Specialisation, Google UX Specialisation, MySQL for Data Analytics and Business Intelligence, R Programming