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Jun Hao Desmond (Khoo)

System Engineer | Electrical Engineer
Land | Air | Sea

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Email:
desmondkhoo_92@hotmail.com
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Mobile:
+65 8883 3098 
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At present, I am entrusted with the responsibility of​ leading robotisation and automation (AGVs, AMRs, robotic arms) technical development, deployment and maintenance projects in factory and warehouse process transformation under Servo Dynamics Robotic Systems Division​.
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​System

  • Architecture design

  • Prototyping

  • Integration

  • Qualification and acceptance testing

    • Environmental​

      • Vibration and shock​

      • Temperature and pressure

      • Humidity

    • Electromagnetic interference and compatibility​

Hardware / Electrical / Electronics​

  • Mixed signal (analog/digital) circuit design

  • Printed circuit board design

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Embedded Systems / Firmware Programming

  • Field Programmable Gate Array (Verilog, VHDL)

  • Microcontroller (Assembly - RISC/CISC, C)

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Software Programming

  • C, C#, Python

ABOUT
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
Engineering
Mar 2024-Present
Senior System Engineer
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Servo Dynamics 

  • Internally transferred from AR Robotics and Automation to the group's founding / anchoring subsidiary, Servo Dynamics, by the Managing Director / President of ISDN Holdings (parent company).

  • To lead robotisation and automation (AGVs, AMRs, robotic arms) technical development, deployments and maintenance projects in factory and warehouse process transformation under Servo Dynamics Robotic Systems Division.

  • To conduct visits to customers' sites, identify gaps in processes, propose high-level solutions to clients and translate these solutions to technical system specifications.

  • To coordinate with development partners and sub-contractors to ensure timely and quality deliverables.

  • To address management's and clients' ongoing requests, queries and concerns with technical solutions.

Oct 2022-Feb 2024
System Engineer
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AR Robotics and Automation 

  • Headed all engineering efforts under both AR Robotics and Automation, and AR Biotech (sister subsidiary), both of which are under ISDN Holdings (parent company).

  • Led all robotisation and automation (AGVs, AMRs, robotic arms) technical development, deployments and maintenance projects in factory and warehouse process transformation under AR Robotics and Automation.

  • Oversaw the technical team's expansion - assessed the technical capabilities of engineering applicants and their suitability in the hiring process.

  • Conducted visits to customers' sites, identified gaps in processes, proposed high-level solutions to clients and translated these solutions to technical system specifications.

  • Coordinated with development partners and sub-contractors to ensure timely and quality deliverables.

  • Addressed management's and clients' ongoing requests, queries and concerns with technical solutions.

  • Tested and troubleshot various hardware systems and components of an automated guided vehicle platform - sensors, actuators, communication devices, etc.

  • Developed the vehicle's guidance, navigation and control.

Apr 2022-Oct 2022
Electrical Engineer
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DSO National Laboratories 

​   Under Robotics Division,

  • Prototyped and improved a next generation unmanned aerial vehicle platform, and successfully delivered it as a new model to the army's defence arsenal.

  • Designed and developed a printed circuit board from scratch - schematics, layout, fabrication, assembly, testing and scripting.

  • Tested, troubleshot and integrated various hardware systems and components of the unmanned aerial vehicle platform - sensors, actuators, communication devices, battery modules, wire harnesses, etc.

  • Involved in all qualification and acceptance tests such as environmental, electromagnetic interference and compatibility, flight trials, etc.

  • Collaborated with the software and mechanical teams in the integration and troubleshooting process - provided multiple solutions and improved the platform.

  • Coordinated with development partners and sub-contractors to ensure timely and quality deliverables.

Mar 2020-Mar 2022
Electrical Engineer
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ST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems)

  • Seconded to DSO National Laboratories (Sensors Division).

  • Prototyped 2 next generation autonomous underwater vehicle platforms from scratch, and successfully delivered them as new models to the navy's defence arsenal.

  • Tested, troubleshot and integrated various hardware systems and components of the autonomous underwater vehicle platforms - sensors, actuators, communication devices, battery modules, wire harnesses, etc.

  • Involved in all qualification and acceptance tests such as factory, software, environmental, electromagnetic interference and compatibility, sea trials, etc.

  • Collaborated with the software and mechanical teams in the integration and troubleshooting process - provided multiple solutions and improved the platforms.

Jan 2018-Dec 2018
Electrical Engineer
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Lightning Motorcycles

- San Jose, California, United States

  • Prototyped and improved the world's fastest electric motorcycle in production - the LS-218, as well as streamlined its assembly process.

  • Prototyped a next generation electric motorcycle platform from scratch, and successfully delivered it as a new model to the product line.

  • Designed and developed working printed circuit boards from scratch - schematics, layout, fabrication, assembly and testing.

  • Tested, troubleshot and integrated various hardware systems and components of the motorcycles - integrated power module, battery management systems, battery modules, motor controllers, charging unit, charging unit controller, wire harnesses, etc.

  • Collaborated with the software and mechanical teams in the integration and troubleshooting process - provided multiple solutions and improved the platforms.

Oct 2012-Feb 2013
Test Engineer

Beyondsoft - Wuhan, Hubei, China

  • Conducted firmware testing of Hewlett-Parkard printers.

Apr 2010-Sep 2011
Member

Nanyang Polytechnic Micromouse Team

  • Worked on embedded system projects such as digital signal processing and motion control, directly under the world-renowned international robotics (Micromouse) champion.

Apr 2010-Jan 2011
Founder

NeuroTrinity

  • Robotics training agency that caters to Singapore educational institutions in robotics (Micromouse, RoboGP and Lego Mindstorms).

  • Wrote contracts, proposals, training schedules, price lists and invoices for clients, met them and dealt.

  • Managed trainers’ contracts, profiles, salaries, job scopes.

  • Developed training materials such as worksheets, etc.

  • Designed company website and brochures.

Jan 2009-Jan 2010
Robotics Instructor

Loco Technologies

  • Coached various schools in robotics (Micromouse and RoboGP).

  • Involved in product testing and research and development (Micromouse and RoboGP).

  • Proved the prowess of new products in competitions, and sold them.

Jan 2005-Dec 2008
President,
Chief Programmer

Pei Hwa Secondary School Robotics Club

  • Pioneered, established and managed the club.

  • Won dozens of trophies for the school and hundreds of trophies for the club at the national level, beating teams from post-secondary institutions and even trainers from companies.

  • Involved in product testing and research and development (Micromouse and RoboGP) for Loco Technologies.

  • Coached peers in programming and mechanics of robots.

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2010

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Singapore Robo Grand Prix

  • (Alumni) Secondary Schools Premier League: 2nd Runners Up.

 

2009

 

Singapore Robo Grand Prix

  • (Alumni) Secondary Schools Premier League: 3rd Runners Up.

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2008

 

Singapore Robo Grand Prix

  • Secondary Schools Premier League: 2nd Runners Up.

  • Singapore Schools F1 Open Category: 3rd Runners Up.

  • Secondary Schools TP Challenge Trophy: 2nd Runners Up.

 

Singapore Robotics Games

  • Secondary Schools Micromouse Competition: 1st Runners Up.

 

2007

 

Singapore Robo Grand Prix

  • Secondary Schools Division 1: Champion, 1st Runners Up.

  • Secondary Schools TP Challenge Trophy: 1st Runners Up, 3rd Runners Up.

 

Robo Grand Prix Novice & Pre-Season Challenge

  • Secondary Schools Masters Division Championship: Champion, 1st Runners Up.

 

Singapore Robotics Games

  • Secondary Schools Micromouse Competition: 1st Runners Up.

 

ITE Simei Robotics Challenge

  • Micromouse Division 1: 2nd Runners Up, 2 Merits.

 

17th Singapore Inter-School Micromouse Contest

  • Secondary Schools Division 1: 1st Runners Up.

  • Secondary Schools Division 1 Micromouse Race: 1st Runners Up.

 

2006

 

Singapore Robo Grand Prix

  • Secondary Schools Division 2: Champion, 2nd Runners Up.

  • Secondary Schools TP Challenge Trophy: 3rd Runners Up.

 

ITE College East (Simei) Inter-School Robotics Challenge

  • Secondary Schools Divisions: 2nd Runners Up.

 

Robo Grand Prix Novice & Pre-Season Challenge

  • Secondary Schools Masters Division Championship: Champion, 1st Runners Up, 2 Merits.

 

Singapore Robotics Games

  • Secondary Schools Micromouse Competition: Champion.

 

16th Singapore Inter-School Micromouse Contest

  • Secondary Schools Division 2: Commendation Award.

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2005

 

ITE College Central (Yishun) Robotics Game

  • Secondary Schools Division: Finalist (7th).

 

Singapore Robo Grand Prix

  • Secondary Schools Division 3: Champion, 2nd Runners Up.

  • Singapore Schools F1 Open Category: 3rd Runners Up.

  • Secondary Schools TP Challenge Trophy: 3rd Runners Up.

 

Robo Grand Prix Novice & Pre-Season Challenge

  • Secondary Schools Masters: 3rd Runners Up.

 

15th Singapore Inter-School Micromouse Contest

  • Secondary Schools Division 3: 1st Runners Up.

General
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Jan 2020
Booth Supervisor

Baker's Brew

  • Promoted Chinese New Year desserts.

  • Trained staffs on operations.

  • Done cashiering and accounting.

  • Organized and packed stocks.

Feb 2016-Jul 2016
Operations Assistant

Chubb Insurance

  • Conducted user acceptance testing for almost all products.

  • Provided general customer service as a receptionist.

Jan 2016
Registry Assistant

Mitsui-Soko c/o Ministry of Law

  • Coordinated teams on the registry’s barcode and radio frequency identification tagging process.

May 2013
Waiter

Astons

  • Taken customer’s food orders and ensured prompt delivery.

  • Maintained cleanliness and tidiness of restaurant.

Apr 2013-May 2013
Sales Promoter

Sportslink

  • Promoted sports products such as clothing, footwear, equipment, accessories, etc.

  • Organized and packed stocks.

EDUCATION
EDUCATION
Jan 2018-Dec 2018

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Stanford University

Stanford Center for Professional Development​

  • Taken entrepreneurship courses on venture financing, business models, and interpersonal dynamics in a start-up environment.

Aug 2016-Dec 2019

Honours Degree

National University of Singapore

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical Engineering​

  • Obtained Electrical and Computer Engineering Scholarship.

  • Obtained NUS Overseas College Scholarship.

  • Obtained Philip Yeo Grant.

NUS Overseas Colleges

(National University of Singapore)

  • Went on prestigious Silicon Valley 1-Year Programme.

  • Students on this programme will do internships in technology-based start-ups in the heart of Silicon Valley and be enrolled in entrepreneurship and discipline-based courses at Stanford University. They will get to interact with a number of great start-ups' founders, CEOs and directors as well as venture capitalists and angel investors. Students will also learn and apply the lean start-up methodology and develop prototypes for their ideas. They will get to pitch their ideas to a panel and may even be given a grant to pursue and bring their ideas to fruition. In addition, Students will have plenty of opportunities to join and organise entrepreneurship and innovation-related activities like hackathons, business plan challenges, networking sessions, conferences, seminars, industry visits and workshops. 

Ridge View Residential College

(National University of Singapore)

  • College centered around theme of sustainability, communication and workplace readiness via academic curriculum, industrial engagement, experiential learning and sports.

  • Spearheaded sustainability projects such as testing the effectiveness of bioswales in purifying stormwater runoff.

  • Attended a multitude of programmes such as industry visit, dialogue session, camp, coastal cleanup, spring cleaning and home painting for the less fortunate.

  • Engaged in sports such as tchoukball, table tennis, captain's ball and 4x200m relay run.

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Electrical and Computer Engineering

Undergraduate Student Council​

(National University of Singapore)

  • Managed the finance of the council as Treasurer (2016/2017).

  • Liaised with all sub-clubs such as the ECE Club, IEEE NUS Student Branch and IEEE-HKN on financial issues.

  • Organized events for the whole ECE student body such as the annual Welcome Back Party which involved buffet and games.

  • Engaged in university-wide events such as NUS Open Day as ECE department student ambassador.

Outdoor Adventure Club

(National University of Singapore)​

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Rovers Adventure Club

(National University of Singapore)

Apr 2010-Apr 2013

Diploma

Nanyang Polytechnic

Diploma in Electronics, Computer and Communications Engineering

Specialization: Embedded System Design, GPA: 3.98/4.00

  • Obtained Nanyang Polytechnic Scholarship for all 3 years.

  • Obtained Director's List for all 6 semesters.

  • Completed Diploma Plus Programme.

Jan 2005-Dec 2008

Secondary School

Pei Hwa Secondary School

  • Obtained 8 distinctions for GCE 'O' Level.

  • Obtained Pei Hwa Scholarship: 1st tier (2005), 2nd tier (2007) and 3rd tier (2009).

  • Obtained Top Student (1st Position) Secondary Three Express Award, 2007. Also top in Additional Mathematics, Elementary Mathematics and Chemistry.

  • Obtained Pride Award and Eagles Award, 2006.

Modules Taken

Engineering

  • Programming Methodology - B+

  • Emerging Technologies in Electrical Engineering - B+

  • Introduction to Signals and Communications - A-

  • Digital Fundamentals - A+

  • Devices and Circuits - A-

  • Engineering Electromagnetics - A-

  • Signals and Systems - B+

  • Programming for Computer Interfaces - A

  • Circuit and Systems Design Lab - B+

  • Integrated System Lab - B

  • Introduction to Electrical Energy Systems - A

  • Analog Electronics - A+

  • Robotic System Design - B+

  • Integrated Analog Design - A-

  • B.Eng. Dissertation - B+

Mathematics & Sciences

  • Mathematics I - S

  • Mathematics II - A-

  • Analytical Methods in Electrical and Computer Engineering - B

  • Fundamentals of Physics II - A-

  • Physics for Electrical Engineers - A

Personal & Interpersonal Development​

  • Roots and Wings - Personal and Interpersonal Effectiveness 1.0 - CS

  • Professional and Academic Communication - B+

  • Understanding and Critiquing Sustainability - B+

  • Workplace Readiness - CS

  • Quantitative Reasoning - B+

  • Singapore, Asia and American Power - S

  • Big Picture History - S

  • Einstein's Universe & Quantum Weirdness - A-

Entrepreneurship

  • Seminars in Entrepreneurship - A-

  • Start-Up Case Study and Analysis - B+

  • New Venture Creation - B+

Engineering​

  • Electrical Principles - A

  • Analog Electronics - Distinction

  • Analog Electronics Project - B+

  • Engineering Science - A

  • Electric Circuits - Distinction

  • Digital Electronics - Distinction

  • Microprocessor Technology - Distinction

  • Industrial Electronics & Control - Distinction

  • Data & Network Communications - Distinction

  • Micro & Nano Technology - Distinction

  • Electronic Circuit Analysis - A

  • Electronic Communication - Distinction

  • Electronic Communications Project - B+

  • Alternative Energy - Distinction

  • Full-Time Semestral Project (Overseas) - Distinction (At Beyondsoft, Wuhan, China)

Mathematics

  • Engineering Mathematics (1A/1B) - A

  • Engineering Mathematics (1A/1C) - Distinction

  • Engineering Mathematics 2A - A

  • Engineering Mathematics 2B - A

  • Calculus - A

  • Applied Calculus - Distinction

  • Analytical Geometry - A

  • Advanced Calculus - A

Hardware Design & Programming​​​

  • PCB Design & Prototyping - Distinction

  • Microprocessor Project - Distinction

  • Electronic Design Automation - Distinction

  • Embedded Systems Design - Distinction

  • FPGA & Applications - Distinction

  • Electronic Systems Project - Distinction

  • Operating System & Applications - A

Software Programming​

  • Computer & Programming - Distinction

  • Programming Techniques - Distinction

  • Object-Oriented Programming - A

Personal & Interpersonal Development​

  • Communication Skills 1 - A

  • Personal Development - Distinction

  • Teamwork & Network - A

  • Professional Image - B

  • Thinking & Problem Solving Skills - A

  • English Language 2 - B+

  • Globalization & Internationalization - A

  • Communication Skills 2 - Distinction

  • Sun Tzu's Art of War - A

  • Introduction to Psychology & Psychometric Testing - B+

  • Leadership Lessons From Great Leaders - B+

  • Professional & Interpersonal Communication Skills - Distinction

  • Research & Presentation Skills - Distinction

SKILLS
SKILLS

Hardware Design​

  • System Design - Intermediate

  • PCB Design - Intermediate

  • Analog Circuit Design - Intermediate

  • Digital Circuit Design - Intermediate

General​

  • Project Management - Proficient

  • Writing / Publications - Proficient

Language​

  • English (Spoken / Written) - Proficient

  • Chinese (Spoken / Written) - Proficient

Embedded Systems / Firmware Programming​

  • C - Intermediate

  • Assembly (RISC / CISC) - Intermediate

  • 4D Graphics - Basic

  • Verilog - Intermediate

  • VHDL - Basic

Software Programming​

  • C - Intermediate

  • C# - Intermediate

  • Python - Intermediate

PROJECTS / INTERESTS
PROJECTS / INTERESTS
Personal Project

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Version 2

Robotics Hobby Project (In Progress)

  • Prototyping a robot platform with Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (using Robot Operating System Version 2) and Arduino Uno Revision 3.

  • To see the robot in greater detail, please refer to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WTLyGh7un4

  • The capabilities of the robot are as follows:

    • It can move around in all directions (forward, backward, leftward, rightward and diagonally) with the mecanum wheels.

    • It can execute precise movements with the implementation of feedback loops with individual encoders for each wheel.

    • It has front infrared sensors for obstacle detection and hence avoidance.

    • Its side flaps can be angled to provide side/top protection. The initial idea for the flaps being angled to the top is to provide a platform for drones to land. Making the flaps movable provides unexplored potential future utility.

    • It has a back turret with 2 degrees of freedom that can shoot small balls at targets just for fun.

    • It has a front arm with 6 degrees of freedom that is of elbow length when fully extended. The purpose of the arm is to grip items and put them onto the side flaps when angled to the top.

    • It can either run fully autonomously and perform dedicated missions/tasks, or be controlled directly via a mobile application.

Academic Projects Done

Texas Instruments Robotics Systems Learning Kit - Advanced Kit

  • Prototyped an Internet of Things device with mobile capability via the platform.

  • Assembled, tested and troubleshot the platform.

  • Written software for all of the hardware components of the platform - sensors, actuators, communication devices, etc.

  • Implemented an algorithm to map unknown territories.

  • To see it in action, please refer to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSdHACDq3vI

Electronic Keyboard

Prototyped Electric Car Automation and Telemetry System with NXP LPC1769 & EA Baseboard

Implemented Signal Generator with Xilinx Basys 3 Board and Digital to Analog Converter (Verilog)

Direct Current Motor & Encoder Motion Control

Double-Sideband Suppressed-Carrier Voice Amplitude Modulator & Demodulator System via Laser Beam

Mastermind Game

Personal Karaoke Set

Digital Clock & Buzzer 

Career Interests

Robotics & Automation, Consumer Electronics, Aerospace, Transportation, Education, Healthcare, Entertainment.

Leisure Interests

Investing, Travelling, Trekking, Skydiving, Snowboarding, Shooting, Basketball, Texas Hold'em Poker, Bowling, Pool Billiards, Cycling, Kayaking, Reading.

TESTIMONIALS
TESTIMONIALS
From Keystone Cable - Jun 2023
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From DSO National Laboratories - Nov 2021
From Lightning Motors Corp. - Dec 2018
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From National University of Singapore - Feb 2017
From Beyondsoft & Nanyang Polytechnic - Feb 2013
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From Pei Hwa Secondary School - Jan 2009
CONTACT
CONTACT

I will get back to you shortly. Cheers.

Jun Hao Desmond (Khoo)

System Engineer | Electrical Engineer
Land | Air | Sea

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Email:
desmondkhoo_92@hotmail.com
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Mobile:
+65 8883 3098

© 2024 By Jun Hao Desmond (Khoo).

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