Dynamic research leader with a proven track record at the Institute for Adult Learning, excelling in project management and stakeholder engagement. Expert in quantitative and qualitative methodologies, I drive impactful AI-driven solutions and deliver actionable insights, enhancing strategic decision-making and capability building across diverse sectors.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Catalyst
Institute for Adult Learning
01.2025 - Current
Research Leadership: Leading research projects focused on AI augmentation for enterprises, education providers, and government agencies across 5 key sites with diverse stakeholders.
Custom Research Design: Developed bespoke profiling and diagnostic tools for course providers and organisations, supporting market segmentation and strategic decisions around capability building.
Proposal & Productisation: Built research proposals and translated findings into scalable frameworks, tools, and products that drive commercial and operational value.
Stakeholder Management: Designed and facilitated co-creation sessions, maintaining strong communication and alignment with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Survey & Experimentation: Curated and designed measurement tools, questionnaires, and intervention plans, integrating experimental design and longitudinal tracking.
End-to-End Delivery: Managing projects from initial scoping to execution and reporting, ensuring delivery within timelines and maintaining a high standard of quality.
Research Associate
Nanyang Technological University
08.2019 - 12.2024
Centre for Lifelong Learning & Individualised Cognition
Delivered multiple research projects ahead of schedule through rigorous project management and stakeholder coordination.
Led the design and execution of both quantitative and qualitative studies, including large-scale surveys, interviews, and focus groups.
Conducted statistical analysis using SPSS and R, distilling complex data into strategic recommendations.
Facilitated workshops and presented findings to diverse audiences, transforming data into actionable insights.
Created research frameworks and tailored survey instruments for various cognitive and behavioural studies.
Authored research proposals and contributed to grant applications.
Teaching, Learning & Pedagogy Division
Enhanced reliability and validity of psychometric tools and research instruments.
Collaborated in the design of assessment measures for team performance evaluation.
Conducted in-depth interviews and focus groups to generate qualitative insights for educational and organisational development.
Managed communications with different stakeholders on the project.
<ul><li>Delivered individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and developmental disabilities.</li><li>Accurately collected, recorded, and analyzed client data to track progress and ensure fidelity to treatment plans designed by the BCBA.</li><li>Utilized evidence-based interventions to increase communication, social, and adaptive skills while decreasing maladaptive behaviors.</li><li>Supervised and trained new RBTs and staff in ABA principles, data collection, and behavior intervention strategies.</li><li>Provided mentorship, feedback, and support to RBT team members to ensure consistency and quality of services.</li><li>Collaborated closely with BCBAs to review data, implement program modifications, and ensure treatment integrity.</li><li>Partnered with parents and caregivers to reinforce ABA techniques and promote skill generalization at home and in the community.</li><li>Conducted parent training sessions and maintained strong communication to ensure family engagement and progress transparency.</li><li>Assisted in program updates and documentation, maintaining accurate session notes and data systems (e.g., Catalyst, CentralReach, Rethink).</li><li>Implemented individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) using reinforcement, prompting, and de-escalation strategies.</li><li>Responded effectively to behavioral crises, prioritizing client safety and maintaining a calm therapeutic environment.</li><li>Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including speech, occupational, and physical therapists to ensure coordinated care.</li><li>Participated in ongoing supervision, professional development, and training to uphold BACB ethical and clinical standards.</li><li>Modeled professionalism, integrity, and high ethical standards in all client and staff interactions.</li></ul> at Essential Behavior Group, LLC<ul><li>Delivered individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and developmental disabilities.</li><li>Accurately collected, recorded, and analyzed client data to track progress and ensure fidelity to treatment plans designed by the BCBA.</li><li>Utilized evidence-based interventions to increase communication, social, and adaptive skills while decreasing maladaptive behaviors.</li><li>Supervised and trained new RBTs and staff in ABA principles, data collection, and behavior intervention strategies.</li><li>Provided mentorship, feedback, and support to RBT team members to ensure consistency and quality of services.</li><li>Collaborated closely with BCBAs to review data, implement program modifications, and ensure treatment integrity.</li><li>Partnered with parents and caregivers to reinforce ABA techniques and promote skill generalization at home and in the community.</li><li>Conducted parent training sessions and maintained strong communication to ensure family engagement and progress transparency.</li><li>Assisted in program updates and documentation, maintaining accurate session notes and data systems (e.g., Catalyst, CentralReach, Rethink).</li><li>Implemented individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) using reinforcement, prompting, and de-escalation strategies.</li><li>Responded effectively to behavioral crises, prioritizing client safety and maintaining a calm therapeutic environment.</li><li>Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including speech, occupational, and physical therapists to ensure coordinated care.</li><li>Participated in ongoing supervision, professional development, and training to uphold BACB ethical and clinical standards.</li><li>Modeled professionalism, integrity, and high ethical standards in all client and staff interactions.</li></ul> at Essential Behavior Group, LLC