Wan Kyn Chan

Experience

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  School of the Arts Singapore

  Mar 2013 - Apr 2013

  Mathematics Teacher

  Recommended by former Mathematics Faculty head to return and stand in as substitute Mathematics teacher in as a teacher to Higher-Level Mathematics to International Baccalaureate (IBDP) Students.

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  Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)

  Dec 2013 - May 2015

  3rd Sergeant - Faculty Trainer

  Infantry sergeant of the SAF- Specialist and Warren Officer Institute Trainer, trained in weapon systems, tactical and leadership skill. Acted as a section commander and trainer of new specialists.- Total of 2 years experience training in regional areas which include Thailand, Taiwan and Brunei - Volunteered for extension of service with the SAF to oversee overseas training in Brunei and Thailand

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  SIMGE (SIM Global Education)

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

  Research Assistant, Corporate Graphic Designer

  Research assistant and graphic designer tasked with designing publicity and event materials for the SIM GE (a private university in Singapore). -Researched STEM pedagogies of middle and high school education systems around the world by conducting surveys with various international students and schools- Compiled comprehensive information of education systems and teaching methodologies for SIMGE's program development- Created event and course collaterals within a tight deadline for numerous programs in the university using Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator Show less

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  Purdue University

  Jan 2017 - Feb 2022

  Programmable Structures LabAnhesuer-Busch InBev (AB InBev) Fully Funded Research Project- Lead designer for research applications for dynamic secondary packaging- Managing product research, innovation and development for secondary packaging technology in collaboration with AB InBev across international team- Prototyping of mid-high fidelity packaging design using CAD, 3D Printing (FDM, SLA, etc), molded fibers and origami structures- Conducted internal user studies and user experience on mid-high fidelity prototypes to achieve AB InBev's sustainability goalsInnovation Research and Development- Rapid prototyping of designs for multiple applications utilizing morphing structures for product design, packaging design and color change- Conducted FE simulation (ABAQUS) on bistable behavior of mechanical color changing structures for display and structural applications- Using FDM 3D/4D Printing to develop color changing hierarchical structures that react to environmental stimuli for architectural applications - Conducting engineering research on bistable structures and other shape and strain driven color adaptation mechanisms- Publication in ASME's Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems (SMASIS), Materials & Design 2019 (Volume 194)- Publication in ASME's Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems (SMASIS), Materials & Design 2021- Lab website and YouTube content management Show less Mechanical Engineering Grader for Global Engineering Professional Seminar Course- Responsible for grading all students in the course regarding internship and job related assignments- Delivers constructive feedback to assist students in developing professional profile information for future internship and job applications- Assist students with queries regarding the course both in and out of class- Manages other graders for the course and any inquiries they may have with regards to grading Show less

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    Aug 2018 - Feb 2022

  • Research Assistant

    Feb 2019 - Aug 2021

  • Mechanical Engineering Lab Consultant

    Jan 2018 - May 2019

  • Mechanical Engineering Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2017 - May 2019

  • Mechanical Engineering Tutor

    Jan 2017 - May 2018
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  DSTA

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Mechanical Engineering Intern - Networked Systems: Simulations and Training

  Engagement Training for Modern Battle Circuits- Parsed and implemented Quuppa BLE indoor tracking system in Python for proof of concepts towards military training and security zoning applications- Conducted research, experiments and demonstrations to Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) on haptic and visual feedback for military training and simulations of current systems by Cubic, Quuppa and HopeTechnik focusing on GPS Tracking and Ultrawide Band systems- Developed, prototyped and proposed visual, haptic feedback system to enhance military training realism for the SAF (currently under further testing for implementation in the near future)- Demonstrated final prototypes and proof of concepts to numerous supervisors and organization directors that was well received and is under serious consideration- Utilized Solidworks, Arduino and Raspberry Pi (Python and C++) for prototyping processes Show less

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  HOPE Technik

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Mechanical Engineering Technician

  - Assisted in the rapid prototype development of drone deployment platforms and rebar storage platform for Singapore’s Jurong Port- Designed and manufactured a modular mechanical system for the automation of Toyota forklift for ExxonMobil- Designed and CAD mechanical system of automated package pick up and drop off system for Singapore’s new digital mall- Conducted FEA, and static analysis of multiple mechanical systems and produced shop drawings for manufacturers- Managed, maintained and manufactured high resolution 3D printing equipment (Stratasys) automation and drone part mechanical design Show less

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  Freelance

  Feb 2022 - now

  Visual Arist & Creative Technologist

  - VISION: Singapore-France Residency sponsored by NAC, French Embassy Singapore, Fondation Fiminco, INSTINC- Winner of Julius Baer Next Generation Art Prize 2023- Exhibited in iLight Singapore 2023 - conception, design, production and procurement of the only cross-continent, interdisciplinary installation - Exhibited in Singapore Art Week (SAW) 2023 Urban Screens by NFTAsia- Top 3 artist exhibiting generative artworks based on personal data harvesting in the Metaverse in INSTINC D:art Festival in Singapore sponsored by UOB Bank and National Art Council, Singapore- 2 time grant awardee for Purdue University Fusion Studio for Entertainment and Engineering- Commissioned to create 2 ArtxTech public interactive installations for Purdue's Boiler Gold Rush Orientation 2022 with a reception of more than 8,200 incoming students to showcase the melding of arts and engineering- Designed and manufactured of custom Magic: The Gathering 3D printed deck box for Quintessential MTG that sold out in less than 8 hours- Design for manufacture and rapid prototyping of designs for art installations, jewelry and game products with FDM/SLA printing- Design and manufacture of table top game accessories (Quintessential MTG & Tableminis)- Assembled and supervised graduate and undergraduate student teams in construction of installationsCollaborations with MeshMinds, Ministry of Education STAR, Quintessential MTG, Tableminis, Alt Tab Electronics and Tinkermind Show less