Melvyn L.

Experience

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  Republic of Singapore Navy

  Jan 2002 - Dec 2004

  Base Defense Sergeant

  Manage and deployment of manpower and equipment for daily operationsOversee visits from organization ranging from educational institutions to foreign dignitariesExercise command and control of approximately 150 security and base defence personnelConduct surprise spot-checks and unannounced base wide drillsEngage in Red Teaming exercises between Naval Bases

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  Singapore Armed Forces

  Jan 2005 - Apr 2011

  Senior Investigator

  Manage and supervise a team of investigators on criminal investigationsSupervise and deploy resources and manpower such as polygraphers and Crime Scene Investigators (CSI)Plan, direct and coordinate cases and special projects from inception to prosecutionConduct internal process audits and compliance to ensure complianceExercise command and control at all major incidents within the tri-service arms of the SAF and to ensure that incidents are managed and appraised to management in a timely manner Show less

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  STET Homeland Security Services Pte Ltd

  Oct 2011 - Aug 2013

  Security Consultant

  Conduct security master planning, reviews and audits of various facilities and businessesEngage and ensure compliance with regulatory and authority requirements ranging from SBD requirements from MHA to fire safety requirements from SCDFCollaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure timely project execution and cost effective implementation and management of security solutionsInterpret and explain principles and theories as well as dynamic loading results from structural resilience studies and blast reports into ‘layman terms’ to clientsDraft business proposals and presentations for project bids and respond to tender interviews and queriesConduct security related courses under the Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) program such as Enhanced Basic Security Course (EBSC)and Supervise Security Officers Course (SSOC) Show less

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  Singapore Power Ltd

  Aug 2013 - Feb 2016

  Manager, Security Planning

  Design and coordinate physical security planning of assets ranging from transmission substations to subterranean cross island cable tunnelsLead in the review and establishment of security policies and procedures in consultation with various internal stakeholdersIdentify and forecast various security Capital Expenditures and Operating Expenditures with concurrent appointment as Chairman (reserve) of the Tender Opening CommitteeConduct and engage management on security reviews and audits of electrical as well as gas assets within SP GroupEngage and maintain professional relationships with regulatory organizations, governmental agencies as well as regional stakeholders and businesses Manage, lead and execute multi-million security upgrading projects such as the electronic padlock system, 66kV Substation standardization studies and District Offices risk assessmentsProvide mentoring and advisory support to management on security related tracking and monitoring of upgrading and enhancement programsDraft tenders and proposals for consultancy projects and evaluation of tender returnsLead in the security planning and managing of multi-disciplinary projects such as Standardization projects and Underground Substation project Show less

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  Land Transport Authority (LTA) Singapore

  Feb 2016 - now

  Senior Manager, Public Transport Security

  Guidance and mentoring of Infrastructure Planning team within the Security & Emergency Planning Division of Land Transport Authority (LTA)Design and review of physical security for Public Transport assets from Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) infrastructures such as depots and stations to classified Operations and Command CentresLead author of the Security Guidelines for Rail Infrastructure used in the construction of all MRT infrastructureLead in the security planning and management of multi-disciplinary projects such as the Cross Island Line, Circle Line Extension and Integrated Train Testing CentreEngage and maintain professional relationships with regulatory organizations, governmental agencies such as the Centre for Protective Security and Internal Security Department as well as regional stakeholders and businesses such as Public Transport Operators (PTOs)Ensure compliance to established security and safety regulations and requirements from various state agencies and enforcement bodies Show less