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Computer Engineering @ NTU | Backend, Systems & Quant Research

Hi, I'm Jared

Computer Engineering @ NTU • Singapore

I like building useful tools from scratch, especially backend services, APIs, databases, automations, and small products that solve real problems. I’m also interested in performance engineering and quantitative research.

About Me

My Story

I'm currently pursuing a B.Eng. in Computer Engineering at Nanyang Technological University (NTU).

I enjoy turning messy problems into practical software, whether that means designing an API, cleaning up data, improving a workflow, or making a tool easier to use.

Recently, I’ve been working on queue-backed APIs, data scraping and ingestion tools, and parallel computing projects.

What I Do

Software engineering: backend and full-stack projects, with a focus on clear code, validation, testing, and maintainability.

Quant and finance: building tools for market data, financial modeling, and structured evaluation instead of relying only on intuition.

Roles I'm Targeting

2 tracks
01

Software Engineering Internship

  • Backend and full-stack work involving APIs, databases, caching, async jobs, and automation
  • Most comfortable with TypeScript/Node, SQL/Postgres, and React/Next.js
  • I care about readable code, testing, and understanding how things behave under real usage
02

Quant Finance Internship

  • Quant research or trading work where careful data work and evaluation matter
  • Interested in time-series data, optimization, simulation, and backtesting
  • Strong Python foundation, with C/C++ experience from systems and parallel computing work

Highlights

Automation & Data

  • •Built an RPA automation that saved 300+ hours per year
  • •Created dashboards and reports using SQL, Tableau, Excel, and Power Query

Systems & Cloud

  • •Used AWS, Google Cloud, and Alibaba Cloud for personal projects and deployments
  • •Comfortable learning cloud tooling, monitoring costs, and keeping projects maintainable

Markets Interest

  • •Interested in quantitative analysis, financial modeling, and market data
  • •Built personal tools for tracking cryptocurrency markets and experimenting with data-driven ideas

Software Engineering Skills

JavaPythonCC++JavaScriptTypeScriptARM AssemblyVisual BasicReactNext.jsNode.jsExpress.jsHTMLCSSPostgreSQLPrismaRedisSQLTailwind CSSAWSGoogle CloudAlibaba CloudGitDBeaverBlue Prism (RPA)REST APIsTelegram Bot APIBeautifulSoupSwaggerSTM32Embedded SystemsLinuxOpenMPSlurmProfiling (perf)ConcurrencyBullMQZodCheerioAxiosVitestZustand

Other Technical Skills

TableauExcelPower QueryCATIAAutoCADInventorFinancial ModelingData AnalysisMarket Analysis

Projects

A few projects I’ve built while learning, experimenting, and solving problems I actually ran into.

Experience

E.SUN Commercial Bank, Singapore

E.SUN Commercial Bank, Singapore

IT Intern, Software & Data Projects

Jun 2025 - Jul 2025

  • Worked on software and data-related tasks across internal banking systems, including database querying and dashboard work.
  • Wrote SQL queries to extract, clean, and structure customer data for reporting and analysis.
  • Built a Tableau-based data dashboard backed by SQL queries to help teams analyze customer data and reporting trends.
  • Supported infrastructure upgrades and cybersecurity patching across office systems.
Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Singapore

Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Singapore

Technology Group Assistant, Automation Software Development & Reporting

Jan 2024 - Jun 2024

  • Worked on software and data-related tasks across internal banking systems, including database querying, reporting, and dashboard development.
  • Wrote SQL queries to extract, clean, and structure customer data for reporting and analysis.
  • Built a Tableau-based dashboard backed by SQL queries to help teams analyze customer data and reporting trends.
  • Supported infrastructure upgrades and cybersecurity patching across office systems.
ST Engineering Aerospace, Singapore

ST Engineering Aerospace, Singapore

Aircraft Engineering Assistant

Feb 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Supported technical workflows for aircraft maintenance engineering, including drawings, design calculations, and field inspection work.
  • Converted and organized 200+ CAD models and drawings as part of a digitization effort.
  • Maintained engineering documentation and technical records for compliance-related workflows.
  • Built strong habits around accuracy, documentation, and working within regulated engineering processes.

Education

Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore

Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore

B.Eng. Computer Engineering (In Progress)

Aug 2024 - Dec 2027

  • Computer Engineering undergraduate focused on software systems, backend engineering, and quantitative research tooling
National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore

National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore

Exchange Student (AY2025/26 Semester 2)

Jan 2026 - May 2026

  • Modules taken:
  • CS3210 Parallel Computing
  • CS3243 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
  • CS3245 Information Retrieval
  • IS4302 Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies
Singapore Polytechnic, Singapore

Singapore Polytechnic, Singapore

Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering

Apr 2019 - May 2022

  • Awarded Diploma with merit
  • Dean's List Academic Year 20/21 awarded to top 10% of cohort
  • Dean's List Academic Year 19/20 awarded to top 10% of cohort
  • Awarded Book Prize in CATIA
  • Member of MAE Mentoring Program for Academic Year 19/20 - 20/21
  • Member of SP Outstanding Talent Programme

Licenses & Certifications

Building Cloud Computing Solutions at Scale

Duke University

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Issued Jul 2025Credential ID HB393FSA9LNW

Cloud Computing Foundations

Duke University

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Issued Jul 2025Credential ID Z33WRUBB9QZZ

Cloud Data Engineering

Duke University

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Issued Jul 2025Credential ID UF4ZKECEOGEU

Cloud Machine Learning Engineering and MLOps

Duke University

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Issued Jul 2025Credential ID W05442KQP8KM

Cloud Virtualization, Containers and APIs

Duke University

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Issued Jul 2025Credential ID KLLM7TGMY7E8

Data Visualization in Excel

Macquarie University

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Issued Jul 2025Credential ID DQ1S2F0NLWT5

Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis

Macquarie University

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Issued Jul 2025Credential ID PTY7UX3ENPF3

Excel Power Tools for Data Analysis

Macquarie University

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Issued Jul 2025Credential ID 77FPWBCXZT7S

Excel Skills for Data Analytics and Visualization Specialization

Macquarie University

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Issued Jul 2025Credential ID 9SY3KSD5L2AJ

Financial Markets

Yale University

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Issued Jul 2025Credential ID 5LI3DLL0LLKA

Communicate and Relate Effectively at the Workplace-1

Army Logistics Training Institute

Issued Jul 2022

Work in a Team-1

Army Logistics Training Institute

Issued Jul 2022

Apply Emotional Competence to Manage Self and Team at the Workplace

Singapore Polytechnic

Issued Mar 2022

Apply Emotional Competence to Manage Self at the Workplace

Singapore Polytechnic

Issued Aug 2019

Develop Personal Effectiveness at Operations Level

Singapore Polytechnic

Issued Aug 2019

Interests and Hobbies

Outside of coding, these are a few things I genuinely enjoy and keep coming back to.

Financial Modeling

I enjoy building financial models and using data to understand markets, businesses, and investment ideas more clearly.

Golf

I like the patience and discipline of the game, and I’m slowly working on improving my swing and course management.

Bowling

A casual hobby I enjoy with friends, and one of those games where small technique changes make a big difference.

Travel

I enjoy exploring new places, trying different food, and seeing how people live and build things in other cities.

Contact Me

I'm currently looking for Software Engineering and Quant Finance internship opportunities. If my work seems relevant, I’d be happy to connect.

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