Career

Jul 2025 – Present

work

Senior Technical Programme Manager (Generative AI)

Canva · Australia

Driving delivery of generative AI initiatives across a product group of 70+.
Align strategy with business goals, contributing to measurable increases in user adoption and engagement.
Unlock operational efficiencies through AI-driven automation, reducing manual workload and improving team velocity.
Foster collaboration through workshops and planning sessions.

Mar 2022 – Apr 2025

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Microsoft Research Cambridge · United Kingdom

Directed multimodal generative AI research programmes, leading to the launch of Copilot Gaming Experiences.
Ran the programme behind WHAM (Muse), published in Nature in 2025, alongside multiple open source releases with compliance and responsible AI practices.
Co-inventor on the Generative Neural Application Engine patent.
Built and moderated a global research community, including organising the Gaming and AI RIA Workshop.

May 2021 – Feb 2022

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A*STAR · Singapore

Defined the technical vision and strategy of the Clinical Science VR programme, aligned with research goals.
Managed budgets, hiring and resources for optimal utilisation and cost efficiency.

Aug 2020 – Feb 2022

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A*STAR · Singapore

Led and hired a team of 8 engineers and scientists developing XR solutions.
Partnered with MNCs and SMEs to deliver XR solutions for an S$18m smart manufacturing joint lab partnership.

Aug 2019 – Aug 2020

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A*STAR · Singapore

Designed user interfaces for Industry 4.0 projects.
Facilitated and presented Model Factory @ ARTC, highlighting research and success stories to stakeholders.

Dec 2017 – Jul 2019

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Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) · Singapore

Designed and launched nationwide STEM learning experiences in AI, XR, IoT and cybersecurity.
Developed and delivered interactive technology exhibits for diverse audiences at nationwide exhibitions and events.

education

Newcastle University · United Kingdom