Career Profile

Infrastructure lead with 20+ years in IT, including 9+ years in banking & finance and current work in LPG shipping. Combines deep Windows/Linux, Azure/M365 and database administration with a modern AI and DevOps toolkit: building and containerising internal tools with Python, FastAPI and Docker on Linux. Backed by postgraduate training in data science and AI.

Current tech stack: Linux · Python · Docker · FastAPI

Singapore Permanent Resident · LinkedIn · GitHub · Docker Hub · Hugging Face

Education

Specialist Diploma in Data Science (Artificial Intelligence)

2024 - 2025
Singapore Polytechnic
  • Statistics
  • Python / Numpy / Pandas
  • Google Dialogueflow

FlexiMasters in Business and Financial Analytics

2022 - 2023
Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
  • Python with Data Analytics / Machine Learning on Google Colab
  • Tableau
  • Design Thinking
  • MongoDB

Python for Analytics

2021 - 2022
National University of Singapore

Professional certificate in Python programming for data analytics

Bachelor in IT (Major in Software Dev & SQL)

2011 - 2013
University of Newcastle (PSB)

Part-time degree program focusing on software development and SQL

Diploma In Information Technology (Software Engineering)

2002 - 2005
Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Diploma program in Information Technology with specialization in Software Engineering

Experiences

IT Systems Administrator

Dec 2023 - Present
BW Epic Kosan

Global owner/operator of LPG, petrochemical & ammonia-capable gas carriers.

  • Built and containerised an internal audit application (Python, FastAPI, Docker).
  • Administer Microsoft Azure, M365, Exchange Online, Active Directory and SQL Server for all BWEK offices and vessels.
  • Support business-critical platforms: ShipNet One, Oracle NetSuite, EyeShare, Prophix, IMOS, Diabos, Power BI, vessel PMS and crew systems.
  • Run information-security standards (endpoint, DNS security, MFA) across workstations and networks.
  • Manage communications (data networks, telephony, ship satellite links), meeting-room systems, helpdesk and vendors.

Assistant Manager, IT

Feb 2014 - Dec 2023
Sing Investments & Finance Ltd

SGX-listed finance company with 40+ years of lending experience.

  • Led setup of Infosys Finacle core banking (Solaris, WebLogic, Oracle 12c), replacing AS400/FIMIS; owned EOD processing and user audit.
  • Built and documented loan-application site (Oracle/WebLogic) and JBoss document-management system.
  • Administered Oracle (RMAN backup/restore, security), SQL Server data warehouse & ETL, SAP BusinessObjects universe.
  • Managed VMware, AD, IIS, Apache, Tomcat; patching and vulnerability analysis on Windows/Linux.
  • Automated file transfers, reports and web tasks with Python, Selenium, Bash, Cron and Task Scheduler.
  • Drove UAT, test cases, SVN-based change management and end-user training.

Solutions Consultant

Oct 2012 - Feb 2014
Alpsoft Technologies Pte Ltd

Systems integrator & software reseller.

  • Consulted and trained clients on Atempo backup, VMware and Active Directory; pre/post-sales documentation.
  • Ran company infrastructure: firewall, switches/routers, mail, SharePoint, Linux/Solaris and cloud servers.
  • Planned and executed office and data-centre server relocations with Singtel.

MIS Officer

Apr 2011 - Oct 2012
Amtek Precision Engineering Pte Ltd

Supported hardware, Windows, MS Office, SAP client and AutoCAD for the Singapore office.

Certifications & Recent Courses

AI & Generative AI Courses

2026
Coursera · Singapore Polytechnic
  • AI Agents and Agentic AI with Python & Generative AI (Coursera)
  • AI Agents: Complete Beginner’s Guide (Coursera)
  • Applied Generative AI Skills for Finance Teams (Singapore Polytechnic)
  • Google AI Essentials (Coursera)
  • Introduction to GitHub Copilot (Coursera)
  • Discover the Art of Prompting (Coursera)

Containers & DevOps Courses

2026
Coursera · KodeKloud
  • Docker for AI/ML (Coursera)
  • Docker Fundamentals: Understanding Containers and Images (Coursera)
  • Docker for Beginners with Hands-on Labs (KodeKloud)
  • Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners with Hands-on Labs (KodeKloud)
  • Git for Beginners (KodeKloud)
  • Introduction to Python for DevOps (Coursera)

Python Courses

2026
KodeKloud · Coursera · Udemy
  • PCAP - Python Certification Course (KodeKloud)
  • Python Basics (KodeKloud)
  • Crash Course on Python (Coursera)
  • Object Oriented Programming (OOP) with Python for Beginners (Udemy)

Oracle Certified Associate (Oracle 11g Administrator Certified Associate)

June 2016
Oracle University Singapore (1Z0-052)

Passed Oracle 11g Administrator Certified Associate certification exam (1Z0-052)

Oracle SQL Expert Certification

Dec 2013
Oracle Singapore (NTUC) (1Z0-047)

Passed Oracle SQL Expert certification exam (1Z0-047)

SAS Base Programmer Certificate

Nov 2013
SAS Institute Singapore

Passed SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9

VMWare Certified Associate – Data Center Virtualization

Nov 2013
Self-Study

Self-study certification for VMWare data center virtualization

MCSA · CCNA · CCENT · LPIC-1 · CompTIA Security+ / Network+ / A+

2010 - 2011
NTUC Learning Hub / Self-Study

Full list of certificates on LinkedIn

Skills & Proficiency

Linux / Windows Server Administration

Python

Docker

FastAPI

Microsoft Azure / M365 / Active Directory

MS SQL Server / Data Warehouse

Oracle DBA (11gR2 / 12cR1)

Information Security (Endpoint, DNS, MFA)

Project Change Management / UAT