Mohamad Zahin Bin Mohamed Zaini
Singapore
Summary
Experienced with team leadership, operational management, and customer service excellence. Utilizes strategic planning and problem-solving skills to enhance team productivity and service quality. Track record of fostering collaborative and adaptable workplace.
Knowledgeable with strong background in research methodologies and data analysis. Successfully contributed to several high-impact projects, providing valuable insights and supporting decision-making processes. Demonstrated proficiency in statistical software and effective communication of complex findings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager (Team Leader)
National Environment Agency (Central Regional Office)
08.2022 - Current
- Managed 310 deployments of surveillance equipment across local Singapore markets, hawker centers, and shopping centres (Aug-2022 to Feb-2024) to monitor rat activity and collect data for research.
- Managed the tracking and documentation of liquidated damages, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements and minimizing financial risk.
- Implemented strategies to streamline vendor audits, ensuring contract compliance and optimizing resource allocation.
- Responded to special feedbacks and urgent requests for deployment of surveillance equipment for rat activity.
- Managed the deployment and maintenance of thermal camera systems in Singapore’s backlanes (Sep-2024 to Feb-2025) to monitor rat activity and collect data for targeted enforcement.
- Evaluated intra-agency and inter-agency collaborations to identify opportunities for improving the effectiveness of rat control strategies.
- Reviewed current work processes to implement change that can optimize resource allocation and reduce redundancies.
- Developed risk assessment for deployment of surveillance equipment at different environments.
- Projects:
- Automated Metadata Extraction for Surveillance Media (2024)
- Developed a Microsoft PowerShell script to automate metadata extraction from surveillance images and videos, estimated to save approximately 520 man-hours annually.
- MINDEF Rat Trap Evaluation and Deployment (2023)
- Assessed the efficacy of a MINDEF-designed rat trap with luminescent bait, achieving a 100% capture rate and providing feedback for design refinements, to improve the tracking of rat movements.
- Streamlined Surveillance Equipment Deployment Tracking (2022)
- Developed a consolidated tracking excel spreadsheet for surveillance equipment deployments, including stakeholder mailing lists, for coordination across teams.
Research Officer
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (Environmental Health Institute)
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Conducted diagnostics and wastewater surveillance testing in a BSL 2+ laboratory for SARS-CoV-2 detection.
- Performed data entry, analysis, and documentation of qPCR results.
- Coordinated laboratory and field sample collection personnel.
- Managed procurement, storage and logistics of lab consumables.
- Provided competency training on wastewater processing.
- Addressed iCare feedback related to autosamplers and COVID-19 wastewater sample collection (average of 3 cases per week).
- Projects:
- Development of Low Flow Strainer (2022)
- Designed and procured a custom low-flow strainer to address issues with no-flow/low-flow sample collection.
- Development of Wastewater Aliquoting Valence Engine, WAVE (2021)
- Created work instructions and risk assessments for automated wastewater processing. Assisted in drafting experiment topsheets to validate automation. Provided on-site technical support to NEA lab officers during WAVE operations such as troubleshooting sampling size and consumables compatibility.
Laboratory Analyst
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (Environmental Health Institute)
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Diagnostics and wastewater surveillance testing in a BSL 2+ Laboratory setting.
- Sample coordination and other adhoc duties.
Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician
EXXONMOBIL CHEMICAL OPERATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Conducted routine and non-routine Chemical analysis on Polymer in-process and product samples.
- Performed data entry and validate test results using methods such as site repeatability and outlier test.
Head Tutor, Part-Time
MENDAKI SENSE
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Led a team of 21 NIE-certified tutors at a Mendaki SENSE tuition center.
- Coordinated logistics and managed the distribution of Mendaki SENSE learning materials.
- Supported tutor professional development through coaching and best practice sharing.
- Provided counseling to students and parents based on individual needs.
- Conducted tutor/class observations in accordance with MOE standards and guidelines.
Research Intern
TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITÄT MÜNCHEN
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Investigating Synthesis and Characterization of Chiral Noble Particles as part of the Bachelor thesis topic.
- Review past scientific journals and publications regarding metallic nanoparticles.
- Studied on the correlation of ligand effect with Silver and Gold salts.
- Conduct laboratory experiments such as chemical reduction to produce nanoparticles.
- Conduct characterization of particles using JASCO Circular Dichroism spectrophotometer.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of particles using Transmission Electron Microscope.
- Develop research papers for publication based on experiment results and analysis.
- Achievements:
- Completed Bachelor Thesis in Synthesis and Characterization of Chiral Noble Particles.
- Chiral Plasmon resonance of Silver Nanoparticles was successfully synthesised.
- Performed over 30 experiments with different variables to determine most efficient method of producing particles.
National Service
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
09.2012 - 09.2014
- Served as Public Transport Security Officer Rank SGT2.
- Conduct high visibility patrols at SMRT and SBS MRT stations and bus interchanges.
- Preparation of SOF (Statement of Facts).
- Achievements:
- Achieved GOOD Overall Performance.
- Silver IPPT during Basic Police Training.
- NS Excellence Award 2024
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Technical University of Munich
01.2019
Diploma - Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
01.2012
Skills
- Field Sampling (2 years)
- Contract management (3 years)
- Laboratory Aseptic Technique (3 years)
- Sample Coordination and Logistics (2 years)
- Sample Processing and Concentration (2 years)
- Microsoft Powershell (1 year)
- Microsoft Excel Pivot Table (2 years)
- Operations management (3 years)
- Project management (3 years)
Timeline
Assistant Manager (Team Leader)
National Environment Agency (Central Regional Office)
08.2022 - Current
Research Officer
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (Environmental Health Institute)
01.2021 - 08.2022
Laboratory Analyst
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (Environmental Health Institute)
07.2020 - 12.2020
Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician
EXXONMOBIL CHEMICAL OPERATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED
12.2019 - 04.2020
Head Tutor, Part-Time
MENDAKI SENSE
01.2019 - 12.2019
Research Intern
TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITÄT MÜNCHEN
10.2017 - 03.2018
National Service
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
09.2012 - 09.2014
Diploma - Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Technical University of Munich
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