DESMOND CHOO YUN JUN
Singapore
Summary
Experienced public sector professional seeking challenging opportunities to contribute policy, analytics, and programme management expertise towards impactful and innovative initiatives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Principal Engineer, Sustainability Programmes
National Environment Agency (NEA)
02.2019 - Current
- Led PSG grant administration and dashboard analytics project (award-winning).
- Oversaw international engagement, managing accounts for US, UK, Canada, Australia, and NZ.
- Secretariat for Clean Enviro Summit partnerships and PRMC.
- Co-organised MOU signing with US-ABC, witnessed by MSE Minister.
Assistant Director, Digital Readiness
Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI)
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Co-authored Digital Readiness Blueprint and led community pilot for Basic Access Package.
- Coordinated inter-agency strategies and staffed Digital Readiness Workgroup chaired by SMS.
- Managed COS 2018 submissions, including briefings and media comms.
Principal Manager, Planning & Analysis
Workforce Singapore (WSG)
04.2016 - 09.2017
- Secretariat for tripartite committees on PMEs, low-wage workers, and older workers.
- Conducted labour market research to inform strategic initiatives.
- Part of WSG’s Future Leaders Programme.
Senior Manager, Enterprise Programmes
Workforce Development Agency (WDA)
03.2013 - 03.2016
- Led Secretariat for Lean Enterprise Development taskforce.
- Supported >850 lean projects across 869 companies.
- Coordinated Sectoral Manpower Plans and leadership capability workgroup.
Manager, Productivity Programme Division
SPRING Singapore
02.2010 - 02.2013
- Developed productivity plan for General Manufacturing sector (endorsed by NPCEC).
- Launched logistics productivity toolkit and coordinated sectoral benchmarking.
- Represented SPRING in MTI’s competency model research.
Product Engineer, DRAM
Micron Semiconductor Asia
07.2007 - 02.2010
- Led resolution of production bottlenecks with cross-functional teams.
- Liaised with US HQ to enhance product ramp-up processes.
Education
MSc - Electrical Engineering
National University of Singapore
01.2010
BEng - Electrical Engineering
National University of Singapore
01.2007
Skills
- Policy & Strategy Development
- Programme & Grant Management
- Cross-Sector Stakeholder Engagement
- Data Analytics & Insights
- Project Planning & Execution
- Public Communications & Secretariat Work
- International Collaboration
- Team Leadership
Websites
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded energy efficiency grant implementation at NEA and co-led international MOU with US-ASEAN Business Council.
- Contributed to Singapore’s Digital Readiness Blueprint and piloted national initiatives like Basic Access Package and Digital Participation Pledge.
- Led policy coordination for national tripartite bodies including PME Employment Workgroup and Taskforce on Responsible Retrenchment.
Awards
MSE Agility Award, 2024, NEA x AWS DeepRacer League – 2nd Runner-Up, 2023, Analytics Concept Award, NEA, 2022, Minister for Manpower Award, 2016, National Service Excellence Award, 2017, Multiple Long Service Awards (NEA, WDA, SPRING)
Timeline
Deputy Principal Engineer, Sustainability Programmes
National Environment Agency (NEA)
02.2019 - Current
Assistant Director, Digital Readiness
Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI)
09.2017 - 02.2019
Principal Manager, Planning & Analysis
Workforce Singapore (WSG)
04.2016 - 09.2017
Senior Manager, Enterprise Programmes
Workforce Development Agency (WDA)
03.2013 - 03.2016
Manager, Productivity Programme Division
SPRING Singapore
02.2010 - 02.2013
Product Engineer, DRAM
Micron Semiconductor Asia
07.2007 - 02.2010
BEng - Electrical Engineering
National University of Singapore
MSc - Electrical Engineering
National University of Singapore
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