Education
Aug 2016 ‐ May 2018
California State University,Northridge
M.A. in Mass Communication with Distinction
- Dean’s Recognition Award for Continuing Graduate Student (2017-2018)
Aug 2010 ‐ May 2014
California State University,Northridge
B.A. in Cinema and Television Arts with Honors
- Achieved Dean‘s list in every semester and graduated with a GPA of 3.76/4.0
- Web Design, Interactive Multimedia Production, Scriptwritting, Video Production
May 2003 ‐ Jun 2006
Temasek Polytechnic,Singapore
Diploma in Info-Communications with Merit
- Cisco Networking, Java, Data Structures and Algorithm; Web and Database Programming
- Network design and implementation for an enterprise environment; Developed a client/server TCP/IP chat program in Java
Experience
May 2022 ‐ Present
Google Cloud PlatformCustomer Engineer, Application Modernization
Jan 2021 ‐ May 2022
Google Cloud PlatformTechnical Support Engineer
- Troubleshoot enterprise and business customers‘ highly critical and complex issues, through reproduction to be able to offer work-arounds where possible
- Deployment experience in Cloud automation using AWS CloudFormation to implement high-availability network architectures and Elastic Beanstalk to deploy scalable application
- Container orchestration experience with Docker, ECS and EKS to implement microservices and load balanced containerized applications
- Hands-on experience working on AWS Services
- CI/CD: CodeBuild, CodePipeline, CodeDeploy
- Container Services (On-Prem): Anthos on VMware, Anthos on BareMetal
- Service Mesh: Anthos Service Mesh
- Config Management: Anthos Config Management
- Others: Container Optimized Images, Docker, Containerd, Cloud Run and Cloud Run on Anthos
Dec 2019 ‐ Dec 2020
Amazon Web ServicesPremium Cloud Support Engineer (Deployment)
- Worked with business and enterprise customers in real-time to troubleshoot highly critical and complex issues, through deep dive and reproduction, while consistently achieving 5-stars ratings and feedback-compliments from customers
- Develop an understanding of Google‘s product technology and underlying architectures by troubleshooting, reproducing, and determining the root cause for customer reported issues
- Hands-on experience working on GCP services
- Container Services: GKE
- Container Services (On-Prem): Anthos on VMware, Anthos on BareMetal
- Service Mesh: Anthos Service Mesh
- Config Management: Anthos Config Management
- Others: Container Optimized Images, Docker, Containerd, Cloud Run and Cloud Run on Anthos
Sep 2018 ‐ Dec 2019
Amazon Web ServicesPremium Cloud Support Associate (Deployment)
Same job scope as above
Aug 2017 ‐ May 2018
META+LAB at California State University, NorthridgeDevOps Engineer
- Ability to work under pressure and complete assigned tasks, effective troubleshooter adept at solving problems rapidly
- Developed Python scripts to monitor network infrastructure
- Deployed and maintain VMs and LAMP stacks for various web applications.
- Managed implementation and deployment of services on AWS as part of an effort to improve reliability and scalability.
- Worked with Ansible and Terraform scripts to automate deployments
- Collaborated to deploy LDAP server to authenticate internal and external clients
Sep 2016 ‐ May 2018
Alumni Relations Office at California State University, NorthridgeDigital Media and Communication Specialist
- Designed and produced digital media for use in broadcast emails and websites (Drupal), as well as for print, to support alumni programs
- Projects include monthly e-newsletters, event-specific marketing flyers, alumni communications, web design, digital advertisements, program booklets and postcards
Jan 2016 ‐ Apr 2016
MOI GlobalDigital Media and Communication Specialist
- Compiled event registrations with analytics using complex functions such as in-string search, vlookups, index and match pivot tables in Excel
- Researched the market and sourced for event requirements
- Organized and facilitated all events details such as décor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, invite list, special guests, equipment and promotional materials
- Point-of-contact for event logistics
- Supported the Account Manager in the planning and execution of events
Aug 2014 ‐ Feb 2015
UNINCORPORATEDTechnology and Media Intern
- Implemented Google Apps and VPS servers to streamline workflow
- Planned, deployed and optimized the setup of computer networks, routers, switches to support high data throughputs
- Built and developed Wordpress sites
- PIT technical support for internal and external clients
Jan 2014 ‐ May 2014
Alumni Relations Office at California State University, NorthridgeTechnology and Media Intern
- Revamped the University‘s marketing materials to strengthen corporate identity.
- Designed marketing materials such as HTML emails, flyers, posters and program booklets for Alumni events and award ceremonies.
Jan 2013 ‐ Jan 2014
The Walt Disney CompanyTechnology and Media Intern
- Initiated the development of a microservice to pull social media data via REST APIs using PHP and Javascript, improving the efficiency by saving almost eight man-hours per week.
- Contributed to a 20x exponential growth of D23 fan club membership from 10K to 200K in a year after analyzing social media data to propose change from a paid model to freemium model
- Saved 300 man-hours per event for the events team by revamping the ticketing system to effectively manage community events
- Created microsites on Jive platform for segments such as Global Security, Walt Disney Studios and Paralegal using HTML, CSS and Javascript
- Created HTML email newsletter templates for internal departments such as Disney Studios and Global Security
Aug 2012 ‐ Dec 2012
Archdiocese of Los Angeles (San Fernando Pastoral Regional Office)Media Intern
- Director for Live Web Broadcast for Regional Congress over HTTP Streaming using WireCast ‐ 3 camera setup
- Planned and coordinated the technical setup of routers and switches, Tri-Casters Broadcast Switches, cabling, 3 cameras, projectors, Mac Computers and other AV equipment
- Worked with and transcoded various file formats and codecs (H.264, FLV) to ensure cross-platform compatibility for live stream, including mobile devices
Jun 2006 ‐ Jun 2008
Ministry of Defense, SingaporeCorporate Relations Specialist
- Coordinated and organized the Temasek Society Commemorative Dinner, a prestigious and exclusive event for high ranking military officers with the President of Singapore as the Guest-of-Honor.
- Produced, directed and filmed videos of military training exercises to be viewed by Army Chiefs‘.
- Coordinated high‐level events and conferences for high-ranking foreign military delegates, government personnel and local Army Chiefs.
- Technical support and recommended purchase for new IT and AV equipments.
- Media monitoring, information mining and collecting for daily reports and press releases.
Jun 2006 ‐ Jun 2010
Sengkang Community CenterCustomer Service (Part-Time)
- Provided customer service to a diverse clientele, promoting community events and courses
- Marketing and promoting of products, services and memberships over the counter and at roadshows
- Designed and managed advertisements for digital displays
- Event Management ‐ Guest relations and overall setup for events such as National Day and New Year‘s Day countdown celebration for the community