👋 About Me
Hi, I'm Alex, a second-year Mathematics and Computer Science student at the University of St Andrews. Before university I served two years in the Singapore Armed Forces as Head Instructor of the Military Working Dog Unit, leading a specialised team and being awarded Best Soldier of the Month. It was an experience that shaped how I think about responsibility, leadership under pressure, and getting results when the stakes are real.
Coming to St Andrews, I wanted to channel that drive into something technical. I'm drawn to the intersection of mathematics and computer science, not just as academic disciplines but as tools for building things that actually matter. From quantitative modelling during my actuarial internship at a Southeast Asian insurtech, to contributing to an open source constraint solver in Rust, I'm always looking for problems where rigorous thinking and clean engineering come together.
Outside of work and academics, I coach basketball at university level and play golf. The coaching role came after a strong season with the team - I was offered the head coach position, which felt like a natural extension of how I approach most things: understanding a system deeply enough to help others perform better within it.
📘 A-Levels & Head Boy
During sixth form, I was elected Head Boy - a role that allowed me to lead student initiatives, organize major events, and build my confidence as a speaker and leader.
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🪖 Singapore Armed Forces
I was enlisted in the Singapore Armed Forces and rose through the ranks to become Corporal First Class and Head Instructor of the Dog Handler Course. I trained new recruits, led performances for foreign militaries, and developed a deep sense of discipline, leadership, and resilience.
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🎓 University of St Andrews
I’m currently studying Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of St Andrews. University life has taught me to work more efficiently, stay focused under pressure, and think with clarity.
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Serenitype
A collection of calm digital experiences for focus and flow, including a zen typing space and ambient focus rooms. Designed with fluid motion, subtle sound, and minimal UI.
Visit serenitype.app →Conjure Oxide
Contributing to Conjure Oxide, an open source constraint solver being developed at the University of St Andrews. Implemented the SolverAdaptor trait stub for Savile Row integration, working in Rust within a collaborative Git workflow with structured PR review.
View on GitHub →Maison Chromatique
A luxury colour palette generator inspired by maisons like Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Loro Piana and Brioni. Featuring cinematic ambient lighting, brand-coded palettes, scenario visualisation and a fully JSON-driven structure for effortless expansion.
Explore Maison Chromatique →Curriculum Vitae
Resume
My resume reflects a journey driven by discipline, curiosity, and initiative - from military leadership to analytical internships and academic excellence.
- Actuarial Analyst Intern at Roojai
- Head Instructor – Singapore Armed Forces
- Head Boy – Rugby School Thailand
- Maths & Computer Science Student - University of St Andrews
Skills & Experience
“Skills I’ve developed through doing - and continue to grow every day.”
Technical
- Rust – Contributing to Conjure Oxide, an open source constraint solver at St Andrews. Implementing solver adaptors with structured PR review.
- C & Systems Programming – University coursework covering memory management, x86-64 assembly, and concurrent data structures.
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript – Built Serenitype and other web projects with a focus on design and usability.
- React Native & Expo – Built mobile applications including games with physics engines and procedural audio.
- Git & GitHub – Structured PR workflows on collaborative open source projects alongside personal work.
Analytical & Programming
- Java, Python, R – Used in coursework for structured logic, data analysis, and mathematical modelling.
- Supabase & Firebase – Backend and auth on full stack web and mobile projects.
- Mathematical Modelling – Applied through actuarial forecasting at Roojai and university modules in Vector Calculus and Linear Algebra.
- Problem Solving – Refined through military decisions, competitive mathematics, and systems debugging.
Leadership & Interpersonal
- Leadership – Demonstrated as Head Instructor in the SAF and Head Boy in sixth form.
- Communication – Gained through teaching, public speaking, and cross-functional teamwork.
- Discipline – Built over time through national service, university life, and project work.
- Time Management – Balancing studies, sport, coding, and internships with consistency.