Matthew Chuo

Experience

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  M&M's Fruit Mart

  Jul 2010 - Aug 2011

  Part Time Retail Supervisor

  Key responsibilities:1. Supervision and training of new employees2. Transaction handling3. Promotion of goods to public4. Verbal and written translation between various parties (Mandarin to English and vice versa) 5. Organising goods on shelves6. Regulating stock and liaising with suppliers

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  Jurutera Minsar Consult Sdn Bhd

  Jan 2012 - Feb 2012

  Structural Engineering Intern

  Assisted with the following projects:- Marine Square Phase 1 at Marina ParkCity, Miri (checking the acceptability of the deviation of as-built piles based on the new load distribution between the piles)- Brunei International Airport, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei (assisted in drafting the carpark roads)

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  Jurutera Minsar Consult Sdn Bhd

  Dec 2012 - Feb 2013

  Structural Engineering Intern

  Assisted with the following projects:- Trinity Hub commercial development (3- to 8-storey buildings), Jalan Datuk Tawi Sii, Kuching (supervised the installation of RC driven piles for 1 month, producing the revised pile positions where necessary)- Proposed apartment and condominium development at Phase 2, Tabuan Traquility, Kuching (load taking, calculated column reinforcement, modelling of floors in structural software for the analysis and design of slabs and beams)

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  University of Adelaide

  Mar 2013 - Jul 2013

  Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

  Roles:- Assisting to deliver the courses “Structural Design III – Steel” and “Structural Mechanics III”, which are taught to both undergraduate and postgraduate students - Providing drop-in consultation sessions for students for the above subjects- Writing solutions for the grading of weekly assignments- Received positive from students regarding clarity and depth of explanations

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  Neilly Davies Consulting Engineers

  Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

  Graduate Structural Engineer

  - Producing detailed structural designs (timber, steel and reinforced concrete) for low-rise residential and commercial buildings, and other small-scale structures- Carrying out initial, critical stage and final site inspections for new projects, as well as structural assessment inspections for the maintenance of existing structures.- Writing specifications for the construction of new structures as well as for the rectification of existing structures- Projects involved with are mostly low-rise buildings, residential swimming pools, rectification works (e.g. Charles Sturt University, Bathurst), timber pergolas, and multi-storey carparks (e.g Car Park at Northumberland Street, Liverpool) and warehouses (e.g.: Warehouse at 139-145 Newton Road, Wetherill Park, and Warehouse at 8 Dumic Place, Cromer)- Assisting in writing the company’s policy documents and developing the virtual library- Writing structural analysis and design spreadsheets- Responding to queries, and preparation of quotes and project schedules Show less

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  Jurutera Minsar Consult Sdn Bhd

  Jul 2014 - Sept 2016

  Structural Engineer

  As a Structural Engineer, I designed a wide range of bridges and buildings, independently led teams of engineers and draftspersons to produce high-quality engineering drawings and reports, and organised team meetings with stakeholders. Furthermore, I managed resources to ensure optimal productivity in the design office and provided successful solutions in a prompt manner to site queries from contractors and the construction supervision team.During this time, I drew on proven expertise in bridge and building engineering, diligently overcoming immediate and long-term challenges in both the design and construction phases. I was handpicked by the Managing Director to be the right-hand man of the new Bridges Director and a founding member of the bridges department, receiving recognition as a top-performing engineer in the building. Show less

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  H&T Consulting Engineers Group

  Sept 2017 - Oct 2017

  Bridge Engineer (Secondment programme)

  In holding this role, I was assigned by the Bridges Director of Jurutera Minsar Consult Sdn. Bhd. to spearhead the development of the company’s bridge engineering expertise, preparing for a massive influx of long-span bridge projects.I drove relationship-building efforts with H&T Consulting Engineers and held full responsibility for the design of a prestressed girder bridge over the Skudai Tributary, aiding the Gemas-Johor Bahru Electrified Double-Track Railway Line Project.During this time, I played an instrumental role in completing the transfer of advanced knowledge of bridge engineering and Midas Civil software to Jurutera Minsar Consult Sdn. Bhd. Show less

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  Jurutera Minsar Consult Sdn Bhd

  Oct 2017 - Jan 2024

  In this role, I assume substantial responsibility in leading the engineering design production process, proposing and creating cutting-edge solutions, liaising with clients and contractors, and empowering team members to complete projects on time and under budget. In addition, I serve as the primary contact for the Bridges Director for publication preparation, awards submission, and finite element modelling for exceptionally complex structures.Key highlights of my accomplishments include: • Developed successful design computational tools, slashing analysis and design process from days to minutes.• Led teams of junior engineers to complete ambitious projects, regularly achieving desired outcomes.• Directed knowledge transfer from West Malaysia to local testing laboratories, equipping teams with resources to deliver rebar coupler testing services to ISO 15835 specifications. Show less

  • Bridge Engineer

    Oct 2018 - Jan 2024

  • Bridge Engineer

    Oct 2017 - Sept 2018
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  Imperial College London

  Sept 2018 - Jan 2024

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  At Imperial College London, I leverage a robust expertise to present learning modules covering finite element analysis, nonlinear structural analysis, structural dynamics, and concrete design. I function as the primary reference for a Professor of Computational Structural Mechanics. Additionally, I produce comprehensive guidance documents to aid doctoral students and fellow Graduate Teaching Assistants. I also facilitate class discussions and grade assignments.Key highlights of my accomplishments include:• Earned Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA).• Independently led the top-scoring team for a concrete conceptual design project, winning the national Structural Concrete Competition for 2019.• Generated praiseworthy marking rubrics, standardising the marking process. Show less

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  Hewson Consulting

  Jan 2024 - now

  • Design Engineer

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Design Engineer

    Jan 2024 - Mar 2024