Nicholas Tan Hui Xian

• Performed in-depth Investigation on areas of improvement for problems arising from BYD electrical automotives (Commercial Vehicles, Buses and Electric Forklifts).
• Researched on potential issues that could arise from BYD electrical automotives (Commercial Vehicles, Buses and Electric Forklifts).
• Conducted thorough research into energy consumption as well as the efficiency of BYD electric automotives.
• Assessed on the integrated logistics requirements for BYD electric automotives.
• Researched and Analyzed on energy consumption and efficiencies of electric vehicles in the market.
• Studied and conducted a presentation on Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance (CM) to improve overall knowledge.
• Provided input on design revisions based on findings from troubleshooting efforts.
• Contributed ideas during brainstorming sessions which led to innovative solutions for complex engineering problems.
• Troubleshot and resolved engineering problems arising from BYD electric buses and electric forklifts.
• Analyzed and modified electric circuit designs of BYD electric forklifts to incorporate additional features to comply to new and improved safety standards.
• Conducted testing procedures on completed projects, verifying functionality and compliance with specifications.
• Supported senior engineers in the investigation and rectification of problems arising from BYD electric automotives.
• Performed data analysis using [Microsoft Excel and Excel VBA].
• Monitored installation and operations to consistently meet rigorous customer requirements.
• Initiated and Developed an automated data collection program for tracking of occurrences of breakdowns, Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance (CM) between BYD (Singapore) and external vendors, through Microsoft Excel VBA and Google Documents.
• Collaborated with ST Engineering, Cycle & Carriage as well as other external vendors to improve and update BYD electric forklift software as well as installation of other safety features pertaining to clients needs.
• Participated in courses pertaining to the understanding of the functionality of electric vehicles.
• Attended weekly as well as monthly meetings with engineering team members and other departments respectively to discuss project progressed, challenges faced, and potential solutions.
• Assisted other departments by developing small scale projects through Microsoft Excel using Excel VBA to improve overall workflow and increase efficiency for data collection.

Achievements:

• Commander of the Month (2021 Feb)
• Best Active Company (2021)

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Alpha Company HQ Commander:

• Successfully completed required active duties as Company HQ commander appointed by Company Officer Commanding (OC) while leading a team of 20 men from various vocations/formations.
• Planned and provided adequate training regiments for HQ platoon in terms of fitness and combat skills such as IPPT, Advanced Trained-Fire Package (ATP), Combat Shoot (CS), unit Standard Operating Course (SOC) and other unit relevant unit skillsets.
• Provided guidance and support to other departments within the unit such as unit HQ as well as neighboring company, Bravo Company, exhibiting team working skills.

- Alpha Company Training/Operational Specialist:

• Applied Excel and other relevant Microsoft skillsets to day to day planning and operations.
• Created and modified several excel files using excel programming and VBA for efficient tracking of company's training regiment and planning.
• Managed and tracked the completion of every individual's IPPT, BTP, ATP and SOC results.
• Provided assistance to company when company is on activation, operation or training.
• Assisted Company Officer Commander (OC) and Company Sergeant Major (CSM) for both national operations, activations and day to day platoon trainings and company evaluation tests.
• Planned and managed training locations and vehicles to ensure smooth and effective transitions between trainings.
• Helped to plan and prepare relevant materials for quarterly Commanding Officer's meeting (CO meeting).
• Attended various meetings to discuss and negotiate on usage of different training locations and requirements to ensure smooth and effective trainings for Alpha Company.
• Worked with various departments within the unit as well as other formations.

• Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
• Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to name and amount of stock available for each product.
• Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
• Actively engaged customers to provide general assistance and information on store merchandise.
• Displayed merchandise by arranging in appealing ways to boost sales.

• Undertook separate positions under the Material Department; Logistics Division and Supply Chain Division.
• Maintained positive work atmosphere by building relationships with co-workers, customers, clients and management.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Reviewed and prepared documents for arrival of incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Attended daily meetings diligently to understand workflow of department and ponder about efficient ways to problem solve matters arising.
• Applied mathematical skills and understanding of engineering principles to improve data logging systems.
• Supervised and managed Warehouse Master Data excel file through data mining, for arrival times and ETA of incoming shipments to ensure timely deliveries for smooth production.
• Propounded and created student internship project of automating the Warehouse Master Data excel file through the application of engineering knowledge to increase efficiency and reduce human error using tools such as Excel Programming and Excel Macros.
• Researched and studied relevant materials required such as Excel Programming, VBA and Excel Macros, for proposed project and to increase efficiency in handling daily tasks.
• Designed, prototyped and tested automatic excel program prior to submission and implementation of system.
• Researched and studied functionalities of SAP server for procurement of new and existing materials on SAP server.
• Managed Global Master Data for the creation of data for new and existing materials within the SAP server for procurement and data logging purposes.
• Developed and Improved functionalities of gathering material data from SAP server efficiently through the application of basic engineering knowledge.