ADRIAN K.L. CHOO
· CURRICULUM VITAE ·

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Computer Science with Distinction (University of Wollongong, December 2005)
  
• Diploma in Internet Computing with Merit (Temasek Polytechnic, June 2002)

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CISCO ID: CSCO10451894)
  
• Microsoft Certified Network Engineer (Windows 2000)

WORK EXPERIENCE

System Administrator – January 2006 to .
ShareInvestor Pte Ltd

ShareInvestor Pte Ltd is a local startup company which provides financial media services to both investors and listed companies. For investors, we have a web based or a networked application which allows them to view and manage their stocks and shares.

Every company has Investor Relations. They must be open to the public about their stocks and how well the company is doing. Most companies do not have the capability to generate the graphs and other IT requirements for this. We provide it for them. We also top it up by hosting their email, websites and we also provide webcasts and podcasts to allow their company presentations to reach their investors.

As a complimentary service to listed companies who sign up with us, we also provide email hosting, web hosting and web design services for them.

I support all the offices in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.

My responsibilities include:

• Maintenance, Management, Configuration, Security, Backup of Servers
• Helpdesk support for investors who purchase our applications
• Coming up with and programming in-house programs to automate processes.
• Purchasing new IT equipment for the company.
• Occasional helping out with Webcasts and Podcasts and video editing.
• IT Asset monitoring and inventory
• Policy writing / modification
• Daily support of IT operations in office

IT Consultant (Voluntary) – February 2005 to November 2005.
International House, University of Wollongong

International House has a culture where they seek to actively involve students in the daily administration of residence operations. I contributed to International House by acting as an consultant for their IT infrastructure. Some of the initiatives I forged and followed up with at International House include:

• Proliferation of open-source software
• Introduction of alternatives to the Windows Operating System such as Mac OS X and Linux
• Organised a seminar in conjunction with Apple University Consortium
• Occasional repair of laptops and computers for International House residents
• Occasional convening of 'study consultation' for Computer Science / IT students

IT Consultant (Voluntary) – October 2004 to January 2005.
GW International Ltd

GW International is a Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) dealing in musical instruments based in Singapore. It did not have the necessary IT infrastructure to support its day to day operations. I helped GW International in the following ways:

• Developed a sales reporting system using MS Access / VBA
• Networking configuration of office
• Converted workstations to use Linux
• Developed a data management policy

One of the customers of GW International was impressed with my work and hired me on a freelance basis to set up a VPN server in his office to enable him to dial into the office and access his files securely from home.

IT Trainer / Consultant (National Service) – June 2002 to October 2004.
Singapore Armed Forces

My basic role was to ensure that the daily administrative and technological operations are carried out promptly and efficiently. In addition to my basic role, I also trained National Servicemen and Regular Servicemen in the usage of specialised IT systems and acted as a consultant for the Signals department in Windows 2000 Administration.

One of my achievements in the army was to develop a policy for the management and organisation of top secret data.

Research Assistant (Student Internship) – May 2001 to November 2001.
Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore

My primary role was to conduct research and develop applications in the area of wireless technologies. My secondary role was to assist in the setting up of laboratories and offices in the polytechnic for students and staff to be educated in wireless technologies.We were also given the additional task of helping to organise external and in-house exhibitions.

Two notable applications which I conducted research and development in were “Wireless Video Streaming System” and “IR Printing over the Internet”.

Data Auditor / IT Resource Officer and Advisor (Contract) – January 1999 to April 1999.
Protocol Directorate, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Singapore

My basic terms of reference were to audit and verify data of Incoming and Outgoing Visits of VVIPs covering the period of 1980 to 1999. In addition, I was tasked with the updating and complete audit of Visits' data in the Internal Data Management System.

Assessed to be able to handle more, I was tasked as Resource Officer and IT Advisor for the Directorate in the management of computers and respective workstations.

PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES

• Java
• Perl
• Bash
• C
• PHP
• SQL
• FORTRAN 77
• Common LISP
• C++

INTERESTS

• Reading
• Playing the guitar
• Community involvement through the use of IT

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

In this section, I will quote what my previous employers have written about me in my testimonials from them.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

• Fast worker and always completes assignments with decidation, efficiency and zest
• Cheerful and friendly, yet respectful of superiors

Temasek Polytechnic

• Able employee and hard worker
• Enthusiastic, dedicated person with reliable work habits
• Always willing to pitch in to help the team
• Punctual in meeting deadlines
• Conscientiously adheres to organisational structure and guidelines

Singapore Armed Forces

• Highly motivated
• Outstanding commitment to tasks and duties
• Contributes creatively to improve work efficiency through several projects

International House, University of Wollongong

• Friendly and helpful nature has been appreciated by many students
• Eagerness, enthusiasm and dedication will make him an excellent employee to any organisation

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

As I am a fresh graduate, I have included my academic performance here.

University of Wollongong (2 years Advanced Standing)

Temasek Polytechnic

REFEREES

Mr. Daniel F. Saffioti, Lecturer, University of Wollongong, member of Apple University Consortium, Advisor to NSW Parliament House and Australian Nuclear Science Technological Organisation (ANSTO)
Postal: School of IT and CS, University of Wollongong, Northfields Avenue, Wollongong NSW-2522.
Email: dfs@ansto.gov.sg / dfs@uow.edu.au

Dr. Luke McAven, Lecturer, University of Wollongong
Postal: School of IT and CS, University of Wollongong, Northfields Avenue, Wollongong NSW-2522.
Email: lukemc@uow.edu.au

Ms. Alison Hensley, Student Resident Manager, International House, University of Wollongong
Postal: International House, University of Wollongong, Wollongong NSW-2522.
Email: alisonh@uow.edu.au

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