Goh Zi Yang Eric
Summary
Started working since 14 and never looked back. A cancer survivor who survived two critical illnesses, first at age 18 and the second one at 35. Throughout my career in the SAF obtaining the rank of a Colonel, I have learned to be a skilled multitasker with superior work ethic, problem-solving and organizational skills. I am a reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Training Control Group
Singapore Armed Forces
03.2019 - Current
- Oversees and manages Army's training land & resources
- Responsible to deliver key Army projects such as SAFTI City and the Army Training Management System
- Entity Head for all Army Training Contracts
Chief of Staff HQ Training & Doctrine Command
Singapore Armed Forces
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Oversees the administration, logistics, operations, training, security, safety, welfare, innovation & NS management
- Managed cross-functional teams, ensuring timely completion of projects and initiatives.
Commander Army Command System Group
Singapore Armed Forces
09.2019 - 02.2024
- Responsible for the operational readiness, training, welfare and NS management of the Brigade comprising ~1500 people.
Head of Planning Department
Singapore Armed Forces
01.2015 - 02.2019
- Responsible for the strategic development, masterplanning, force structuring for Signals Formation in the Singapore Army.
- Spearheaded Army Cyber Defence development, new C4 simulation systems and Army Digitalisation efforts.
Commanding Officer, 12 C4I Battalion
Singapore Armed Forces
02.2013 - 01.2015
- Responsible for the operational readiness, training, welfare and management of the battalion of about 400 personnel.
- Successfully organised Army Half Marathon 2014 as the Head Organising Secretary.
Various Commands & Staffs Appointments
Singapore Armed Forces
06.1998 - 02.2013
Education
Master of Science - International Relations
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
10.2012
Bachelor of Science - Banking And Finance
University of London
05.2006
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- HR Management
- Team Management
- Leadership Development
- Contract Management
- Strategic Communications
- Budget Management
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Chief of Staff HQ Training & Doctrine Command
Singapore Armed Forces
05.2022 - 03.2024
Commander Army Command System Group
Singapore Armed Forces
09.2019 - 02.2024
Head Training Control Group
Singapore Armed Forces
03.2019 - Current
Head of Planning Department
Singapore Armed Forces
01.2015 - 02.2019
Commanding Officer, 12 C4I Battalion
Singapore Armed Forces
02.2013 - 01.2015
Various Commands & Staffs Appointments
Singapore Armed Forces
06.1998 - 02.2013
Master of Science - International Relations
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Bachelor of Science - Banking And Finance
University of London
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