About
I'm a Platform Engineer. That's my current favourite buzzword. Here are some others that I identify with: DevOps, SRE, Infrastructure, Cloud, Software Architecture, Backend.
Some things about me:
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I currently work at Bifrost, a startup that specialises in creating realistic digital worlds using a mix of 3D tools - like Blender, Unreal Engine, Houdini - and a dash of AI. I solve our infrastructure-related challenges, such as how we orchestrate our GPU-accelerated Windows containers, or how we deploy our software stack on our clients' premises.
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I have a BEng in Computer Science and Design from SUTD, and I'm currently pursuing a MS in Computer Science from Georgia Tech.
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I enjoy tinkering with my dev setup. I use split ortho keyboards, polish my neovim configs every now and then, distro-hop for fun, and practise hype-driven development on my homelab, which is currently managed by a Nix setup that I'm rather fond of.
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I dabble in classical music. I have helped organise Wagner operas with the Orchestra of the Music Makers, high-fived Martha Argerich for sharing the same birthday, and automated backend processes for TwoSet Violin. I also occasionally play the viola in Singapore-based community orchestras, and practise piano duets with my wife.
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I love gaming! I've sunk more than 4000 hours in Dota, religiously purchase every generation of Pokémon games, and consider BotW/TotK to be the best games ever.
Work Experience
I build our software infrastructure. We have a variety of workloads: webapps, 3D applications running headless, Jupyter servers, etc. Some require GPUs, some are Windows-based. Some are run on the cloud, some are run on bare metal. We do on-prem, air-gapped deployments for customers.
I managed several Kubernetes clusters and lots of AWS accounts. I helped our engineering teams design and implement ops workflows, such as deployment, observability, CI/CD, infrastructure management.
I was a core developer on the fleet management team. We built a platform to monitor and manage our driverless vehicles. I worked with engineers from Uber and Lyft, and made our robotaxis available to their users.
I coordinated the Consulting Group's digital transformation movement.
Education
I was president of the student government and TA-ed several courses.
Volunteering
I build tools to improve orchestra management workflows.
I supported administrative and concert operations.
I assembled the founding committee and led the pilot fundraiser, which raised $100,000.
I recruited a new management committee and led several projects.