About Me

A highly skilled postgraduate in Data Science with 4 years of experience in software engineering and database administration. Proficient in data analysis, software development, and database management, with a strong foundation in machine learning and data-driven decision-making. linkedin.com/in/colin-ye/.
Eligible to work in Australia: Yes
Highest Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Total years of experience: 4

Work Experience

• Gate.io - Singapore
• 2020.08- 2022.01
• Software Engineer
• • Enhanced the organisation's cryptocurrency trading platform, with a daily average trading volume of $1.2 billion in spot and contract trading, by maintaining existing features and skillfully implementing new functionalities (using PHP). • Engineered Python-based cryptocurrency trading bots through the visualisation and analysis of automated trading strategies to maximise profitability. • Managed the bug/vulnerability bounty program on HackenProof, addressing and resolving six security concerns in collaboration with the China development team. • Maintained applications hosted on Amazon Web Service. • Worked with the compliance team to achieve ISO-27001 certification for our Singapore branch.

• Ecquaria Technologies Pte Ltd - Singapore
• 2019.05- 2020.08
• Software Engineer
• • Addressed bug fixes, enhanced features, and proactively managed security vulnerabilities for four distinct web applications within WordPress and Java Spring environments. • Conducted thorough assessments of Change Requests (CR) to determine feasibility, resource requirements, and application impacts. • Successfully implemented a total of 22 CRs, including 5 major and 17 minor changes, contributing to the enhancement and evolution of our applications. • Managed off-shore developer teams in China and Indonesia; fostering collaborative work environments through platforms like GitHub and CVS. • Dedicated to maintaining services at optimal performance levels, resulting in 99.9% uptime record. • Engineered two automation tools, enhancing team efficiency while minimising human errors: 1. Selenium Python scripts for health checks and troubleshooting assistance. 2. Windows Batch scripts for housekeeping and auto-deployments.

• WIPRO Pte Ltd - Singapore
• 2018.09- 2019.04
• Database Administrator
• • Managed SQL and MySQL databases in servers owned by National University of Singapore (NUS) • Ensured security integrity in databases through stringent monitoring of traffic • Documented operational/ maintenance procedures for databases thoroughly • Automated MySQL database backup with Linux Bash script

• Zumata Labs Pte Ltd - Singapore
• 2018.03- 2018.08
• Software Engineer Intern
• • Developed AI Chatbots and widgets for MSIG, Regent Hotel, Phillips Securities etc. • Trained agents on Dialogflow, a natural language processing machine-learning engine. • Built NodeJS middleware to connect UI platforms with Dialogflow and other APIs. • Improved client communication with Google Spreadsheets and Google Apps Script, reducing weekly maintenance time by up to 10 hours.

• Challenger Technologies Ltd - Singapore
• 2017.11- 2018.02
• Part Time Retail Associate
• • Ensured that customers are provided with exceptional service • Approached customers proactively to exceed expectations • Provided assistance in inventory control by replenishing products daily • Cleaned and straightened the store throughout the entire day

• Blanc Inn Pte Ltd - Singapore
• 2017.07- 2017.10
• Web Designer Intern
• • Integrated new products and implemented responsive design • Introduced cleaner coding standards to existing codebase • Created internal REST APIs with PHP to handle requests from frontend • Upgraded form handling / information pages to use AJAX to get response from server

• Singapore Armed Forces - Singapore
• 2013.08- 2015.08
• Administrative Support Assistant
• • Purchased necessary goods and services from non-military organisations for a military unit • Prepared requisition forms for purchases • Handled various documents such as order and invoice forms

• Blanc Inn Pte Ltd - Singapore
• 2013.04- 2013.08
• Part Time Hostel Front Desk Agent
• • Performed all check-in and check-out operations • Daily stock-taking and ensure amount in cash box tallies with system at the end of every shift • Managed reservations over the phone and from online • Welcomed guests on arrival and direct them to assigned alcoves • Provided information about the hostel, available alcoves, rates and amenities

Education

• Masters Degree
• Monash University - Melbourne VIC 2022.02-2023.11
• Masters Degree in Data Science

• Bachelor Degree
• James Cook University - Singapore 2015.11-2017.10
• Bachelor's degree in Business

• Singapore Polytechnic - Singapore 2010.04-2013.03
• Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering

Personal Skills

• Git
• MySQL
• JavaScript
• Java
• CSS
• Software Development
• React
• APIs
• Node.js
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Computer Science
• GitHub
• HTML5
• Web Services
• PHP
• REST
• Linux
• AWS
• Bootstrap
• Agile
• Test Cases
• XML
• Python
• SQL
• MongoDB
• Docker
• Azure
• Angular
• JSON
• CI/CD

Other information

• Language
• Chinese - Native;

• IBM Data Science Professional Certificate (V2)
• November 2023 to Present;
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