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Boon Sen Poh

Fitness Trainer
Singapore

Summary

Poh Boon Sen is an ICT professional and educator with two decades of hands-on experience in IoT, project management, and solution engineering, combined with STEM teaching and a recent transition into fitness training. His background in developing cutting-edge IoT solutions and managing complex projects informs his unique approach to both education and wellness—whether introducing students to programming through hands-on projects or designing sustainable fitness routines tailored to individual needs.

Holding degrees in Electrical Engineering and Education, Poh leverages project-based learning and differentiated instruction to foster STEM competencies like critical thinking and problem-solving. Now, as an ACE-certified fitness trainer, he applies the same principles of personalized guidance and systems thinking to health, helping clients achieve their wellness goals through science-backed training methodologies (HIIT, Pilates, Resistance band) and a philosophy rooted in balance, sustainability, and holistic well-being.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Fitness Instructor

Self Employed Services
07.2024 - Current

Poh Boon Sen (Coach Poh)
Certified Fitness Trainer
July 2024 – Present

  • Provide personalized fitness training programs tailored to individual health and wellness goals.
  • Conduct group sessions (e.g., Zumba, HIIT, Pilates) and one-on-one coaching for clients of all ages.
  • Emphasize sustainable fitness routines, mental well-being, and long-term habit formation.
  • Certified in multiple disciplines: ACE Personal Trainer, HIIT, Matwork Pilates, Zumba, Resistance Band Training, MIFS, and HPB HAPPY.

Key Contributions:

  • Designed and delivered high-energy, time-efficient workouts for diverse clientele.
  • Fostered a positive and motivating environment, resulting in client success stories and testimonials.
  • Integrated core strength, flexibility, and fun into fitness routines to ensure adherence and enjoyment.

Lecturer

Institute of Technical Education
12.2021 - 07.2024
  • Serve as a class advisor for a diverse class of 40 students, focusing on inclusion, student well-being and developing rapport
  • Monitor academic progress, attendance, behavior and social development, addressing issues promptly through individualized support
  • Implement differentiated instruction and classroom management strategies tailored for students with special needs like autism or ADHD
  • Regularly assess student learning through formative and summative tools, and customize guidance based on their needs
  • Actively participate in accreditation, curriculum design, and quality initiatives to enhance teaching practices and extend student learning beyond the classroom
  • Proficient subjects include Bridging Mathematics, Python programming, Arduino C++ and Analog/Digital Electronics
  • Dedicated homeroom teacher fostering inclusion and rapport with diverse class of 40 students
  • Proactively addressing academic, behavioral, and social challenges through personalized support
  • Implementing tailored strategies for students with special needs, promoting engagement and success
  • Assessing student learning and providing customized guidance to optimize their educational experience

Business Development Director

Vector Infotech Systems and Networks
09.2020 - 11.2021
  • Building Vertical IOT solutions (Smart Toilet, Smart Energy and Smart office) for the identified domain such as FM industry, security, cleanliness etc
  • Participation in networking events (with MA- Managing Agents of FM) to improve the company awareness and build industry connections
  • Actively building IOT ecosystem to ensure solution competitiveness while capitalizing on the strength of ecosystem partners
  • Spearheading the company ISO and Bizsafe certification initiatives
  • Mentoring of intern to gain industry experience in IOT space
  • Develop and manage direct relations with main stakeholders as well as subject matter experts to ensure close alignment to achieve business success
  • Awarded a project with ST Engineering/Envision on BMS (Building Management System) project to wire up the HDB malls and carparks to ensure visibility of HDB asset sustainability scorecard in the context of 2030 Singapore Green Plan

Solution Manager

ST Engineering (Electronic)
12.2011 - 05.2020
  • Pre-sales advisory for different solutions (e.g., IOT solutions, Video Surveillance, Wireless Radio Communication requirements, etc.)
  • Pitching of company solution to prospective local and regional customers to bridge their operational gaps
  • Optimize System Design via Value Engineering (VE) and Reduced TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) approach
  • Develop and manage direct relations with main stakeholders as well as subject matter experts
  • Ensure business solutions are commensurate with goals as well as priorities
  • Analyze data as well as interpret data focused on enhancing service delivery
  • Identify and interpret customer requirements mainly for solution as well as services
  • Awarded mega Radio Communication project (>10M) by Ministry of Home Affairs, Singapore
  • IOT pre-sales lead for Smart Nation roll-out example Hongkong Multi-Purpose LampPos, Singapore Govtech Smart Lamppost and SP Services Punggol POC trial

VP, Regional Sales and Marketing

CNA Group
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Managed a group of Sales and Marketing personnel (8 personnel) to achieve the set targets of CNA Group Singapore business performance
  • Enabled strategic alignment with Cisco System to realize the vision of Converged Building Concepts
  • Managed and supported tender bids of the regional setups (such as Vietnam and India subsidiary) to advance CNA's regional expansion goal
  • Drove the completion of IP telephony, Data Centre, and Demo Centre projects which in turn enhance the marketing pitch of company
  • In-depth familiarity with the building industry operations (specifically the building operator facility management operation) & the industry eco-system partners (such as builders, subcontractors, consultants, etc.)
  • Adept knowledge in Green Building know-how (especially its relevance in energy savings/efficiencies and its role in the sustainable environment) in the sales cycle to pitch CNA's strength
  • Awarded Khoo Teck Phuat Hospital (KTPH) Sitewide ELV contracts at S$24m in 2008
  • Acquired new customers such as Chartered Semi-Conductor Manufacturing, Rolls Royce, and GE Waters, etc

Sales Manager

Motorola Solutions
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Reported to the Regional Sales Manager and to lead any bids/pre-sales activities
  • Typically, a team consists of 2 to 5 personnel
  • Responsible for achieving designated sales targets for Singapore, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Maldives
  • Active engagements in the relevant country marketing events to ensure consistency of message and focus
  • Managed channel partners for the assigned countries and achieved the planned goals
  • Provide consistent guidance and coaching to distributors to ensure satisfactory performance
  • Provided directions to the pre-sales team (comprising licensed, system engineers, finance, business development, bid management, System Integration team) to assess the various possible technical solutions, set the pricing, mode of fulfillment and after-sales support
  • Engaged customer proactively in creating opportunities and nurturing it into projects
  • Provided proactive account management planning to ensure long-term WIN-WIN outcome for customer and company
  • Awarded a major Singapore Communication Systems project (value at S$9m in Oct 2004)
  • Awarded a Singapore Government Agency Enterprise Project (value at S$3m in Mar 2005)
  • Awarded a major Maldives Communications System project (value at S$3m in Dec 2005)

Project Engineer

Singapore Engineering Software Pte Ltd
01.2001 - 01.2004
  • Reported to the Vice President to build up the Commercial Aviation Business within the business unit with a team of 3 personnel
  • Thrust into the Airline and Airport sectors and acquired Coverage area for the regional markets with Singapore as the key focus
  • Drove IT solution (networks, helpdesk and software development) sales into corporate market/customers
  • Areas of focus include EAI (Enterprise Application Integration), Wireless technology adoption, LBS (Location Based Services) and networking
  • Performed Business Development function and Project manager for a major SATS project due to complex customer engagements

System Engineer

Motorola Electronics Pte Ltd
01.1996 - 01.2000
  • Reported to System Engineering Dept
  • Manager, deal with the design of Communication Systems/Networks
  • Experienced with all open standards communication system such as MPT1327, APCO and TETRA
  • Coordinated with 3rd party vendors such as GIS, AVL (Automatic Vehicle Location), power backup, billing, LAN/WAN to provide total system solution to end-users

Project Engineer

Naval Logistics Dept, Mindef
07.1994 - 01.1996
  • Reported to the Communications Branch head and managed projects from project inception to system commissioning stage
  • An example will be managing a communication system project for a fleet of 6 vessels to keep the project on time and on-budget delivery
  • Prepared tender specifications for projects and engaged in the life-cycle support of installed systems
  • Leveraged firm grasp of tender evaluation tools such as economic analysis, long-term sustainability and (ILS) Integrated Logistic Support

Education

Graduate Diploma - Education

INSTITUTE OF SINGAPORE
01.1994 - 01.1996

Bachelor Degree - Electrical Engineering

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
01-1994

MBA -

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Singapore
04.2001 - 01.2022

Advanced Cerficate - Technical Educaon Pedagogy

INSTITUTE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION
01-2022

Skills

  • ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT

  • ICT IN EDUCATION

  • SPECIAL NEED

  • EMPATHY

  • PEDAGOGY

  • DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION

  • MILESTONES (PROJECT MANAGEMENT)

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 10/17/69
  • Nationality: Singaporean
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Fitness Instructor

Self Employed Services
07.2024 - Current

Lecturer

Institute of Technical Education
12.2021 - 07.2024

Business Development Director

Vector Infotech Systems and Networks
09.2020 - 11.2021

Solution Manager

ST Engineering (Electronic)
12.2011 - 05.2020

VP, Regional Sales and Marketing

CNA Group
01.2007 - 01.2011

Sales Manager

Motorola Solutions
01.2004 - 01.2006

MBA -

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
04.2001 - 01.2022

Project Engineer

Singapore Engineering Software Pte Ltd
01.2001 - 01.2004

System Engineer

Motorola Electronics Pte Ltd
01.1996 - 01.2000

Project Engineer

Naval Logistics Dept, Mindef
07.1994 - 01.1996

Graduate Diploma - Education

INSTITUTE OF SINGAPORE
01.1994 - 01.1996

Bachelor Degree - Electrical Engineering

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE

Advanced Cerficate - Technical Educaon Pedagogy

INSTITUTE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION
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