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DION
software engineer
builder of fun & meaningful things
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About Me
I'm an aspiring technical strategist specialising in Computer Engineering. I'm passionate about building solutions that impact, and thrive at the intersection of tech, people, and product.
Currently, I'm Year 3 exchange student at UC Berkeley, specialising in Computer Engineering under NTU's Renaissance Engineering Programme, an accelerated MSc track in Technology Management.
Outside of tech, I'm always chasing the next challenge. From representing my school at varsity Taekwondo Competitions, to surfing waves in Portugal, performing live as part of a band, and solo-backpacking, I love pushing myself to explore unfamiliar terrain — physically, creatively, and culturally.
Technical Skills
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
Python
C
C++
JavaScript
TypeScript
Java
HTML/CSS
Verilog
MACHINE LEARNING & DATA SCIENCE
TensorFlow
scikit-learn
LangChain
pandas
numpy
Matplotlib
AgentVerse
FRONTEND & BACKEND DEV
React.js
Next.js
Tailwind
PyQT6
Supabase
EMBEDDED SYSTEMS & IOT
Arduino
Arduino Cloud
MQTT
Vivado
DEVOPS
Git
GitHub
Microsoft Azure
Vercel
LANGUAGES & OTHERS
English
Chinese
Spanish
Electric Bass
Taekwondo
Basketball
Work Experience
Relevant Skills and Technologies
Python
C++
HIP Programming
Linux
Embedded Systems
Description
Researched on partitional, hierarchical, and density-based clustering algorithms. Reviewed classical and modern signal deinterleaving processes.
Benchmarked K-Means, Mean-Shift, DBSCAN, and HDBSCAN implementations on simulated data for performance and accuracy
Parallelized open-source clustering algorithms in an offline Linux environment on a HIP-based GPU system, achieving a 10x speedup while preserving accuracy.
Relevant Skills and Technologies
Retreieval Augmented Generation
Computer Vision
Reinforcement Learning
Generative AI
Description
Researched on five different fields of Artificial Intelligence: ANNs, CNNs, Generative AI, Retrieval Augmented Generation, Reinforcement Learning.
Researched on AI Safety and Governance,
Created documentation to distil technical concepts for clarity and understandability for a diverse audience.
Relevant Skills and Technologies
Javascript
Google Appscript
B2B Sales
Lead Generation
Description
Developed tools such as an automated mailing and reminder system, to automate Customer-Relations Management processes, reducing manual outreach workload by 30%.
Automated CRM processes using JavaScript with Google Appscript platform, integrating processes across Gmail, Google Spreadsheet and Powerpoint.
Generated over 50 leads and sucessfully closed 3 partners, through various outreach programmes and B2B sales.
Projects & Competitions
Relevant Skills and Technologies
Computer Vision
Python
C
PyQT6
Arduino
Serial
Description
Created pre-assessment tutorial booth to better prepare patients for the Humphrey Visual Field test.
Pythonic computer vision system with manual image processing, integrated with an arduino and other hardware modules (e.g. Pan-tilt servo system, lasers, buzzers etc.)
Relevant Skills and Technologies
Node.js
Vite
MQTT
Arduino Cloud
Javascript
Hardware - Software Integration
Description
A comprehensive smart inflation device designed to assist everyday movement (e.g. sitting upright) and to combat bedsores amongst elderly patients.
By monitoring pressure points and providing automated inflation controls, the system helps prevent pressure ulcers that develop from prolonged periods in the same position
Interfaced with webapp connected to Arduino Cloud Server to visualize pressure data in real-time and allows caregivers or patients to control inflation settings to redistribute pressure as needed.
Relevant Skills and Technologies
Azure Services
Streamlit
Uvicorn
FastAPI
PymuPDF
python-pptx
Description
A slide generation tool that creates tailored PowerPoint presentations from your documents, templates and preferences. This project aims to reduce the inertia needed for anyone who needs to create slides from scratch.
Allows user to specify and provide template for generation, specify conditions such as length, tone, audience, and submit relevant documents to be referenced for content.
Provides an interactive interface for users to fine-tune content before slides are created.
Relevant Skills and Technologies
Langchain
Docker
Marker (PDF Parsing)
Ollama
Milvus
Flask
WebSockets
Semantic Chunking
Merged Rank Retrieval
Description
A tool to help students search through their documents and notes easily. Simply upload all notes and relevant documents and query the chatbot to get line-specific replies.
An adpative RAG solution integrated with a Flask frontend, using Langgraph for agentic behaviour. Web-search is also available.
MindScope
A mutimodal mental health classifier for early student mental disorder detection
March 2025 - April 2025
Relevant Skills and Technologies
Next.js
Tailwind CSS
Typescript
Description
A early-stage predictor of depression and severe anxiety in university students.
A multimodal approach, applying various machine learning techniques to build a balanced tool that takes input from various mediums. (e.g. multiple choice answers, short essays about their day)
Combination of a fine-tuned llama-3.1 model for sentiment analysis, a ANN trained for depression classification, and a Support Vector Machine for anxiety classification.
Relevant Skills and Technologies
React
Typescript
React Router
Flask
SQLite
Python
Object Oriented Programming
Description
A tool designed to help prospective homebuyers in Singapore find their ideal neighborhood based on personalized preferences and real-time data
Reccomends unqiue top 5 neighbourhoods for each user based on their ranked preferences (e.g. security, mobility, num schools) and budget.
Centralises crucial livability metrics, such as number of malls, schools, transport options and even police stations, and enables side-by-side neighbourhood comparison.
Hospital Inventory Management System
Software Engineering Module Final Project
September 2024 - October 2024
Relevant Skills and Technologies
Java
Object Oriented Programming
SOLID Principles
Description
Hospital Mangement System developed using foundational Object-Oriented Programming Principles.
Enable role-limited functions such as account creation, patient registration, appointement management, billing and payment, mediciation dispensing, and stock management
Created class diagrams as part of good software development practice.
Used Git & Github for version control & collaboration.
My Journey
University of California, Berkeley
Aug 25' - May 26'
GLOBE Student
- Pursuing my Bachelor's under the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department
- Relevant classes taken: Efficient Algorithms and Intractable Problems, Computer Networks, Databases, Feedback Control Systems, Product Management, Technology Entrepreneurship
Nanyang Technological University
Aug 23' - May 27'
Computer Engineering Scholar
- Pursuing a Bachelor's in Computer Science & a Master's in Technology Management
DSO National Laboratories
May 23' - August 23'
Software Engineer
- Benchmarked different clustering algorithms and optimized implementation for edge processing purposes
Renaissance Engineers Are Caring Humans (REACH)
August 24' - August 25'
President
- Kickstarted 7 different engineering-based and 2 other community-based volunteering projects
- Created a pre-assessment visual field testing booth for glaucoma patients, received a $15,000 grant from Tan Tock Seng General Hospital for further development
Land Transport Authority
June 24' - July 24'
Artificial Intelligence Engineer
- Conducted research on various Deep Learning fields including Computer Vision, Neural Networks, Retrieval Augmented Generation, and Reinforcement Learning
- Produced documentation to improve conceptual understanding
Cosmose
February 23' - April 23'
Business Development Intern
- Developed automation tools for Customer Relations Management processes
- Covered end-to-end B2B sales in a fast-growing tech startup
5th Singapore Infantry Regiment
January 21' - November 22'
Motorised Support Platoon Commander
- Oversaw the operation of a platoon of 20 soldiers and 22 armored vehicles
- Planned and prepared 1 of 5 Army Static Heartland Sites across Singapore for National Day 2022
Outdoors Adventure Club, ASRJC
February 19' - April 20'
Vice-President
- Taught pioneering skills and managed a team of 30
- Led an internationalization trip to rural Vietnam, planned hikes, activities, and the refurbishment of a local kindergarten
Anderson Serangoon Junior College (ASRJC)
February 19' - December 20'
Student
- Completed pre-university education (A-Levels)
Early Education Years
2007 - 2018
- Mayflower Secondary School
- Member of the basketball team for 8 years
Contact
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