Pitch
I am a political analyst from Singapore. I provide useful insight in its simplest form.
- A decade of experience in delivering high-impact assessments to key policymakers, and formulating strategic and tactical policies pertaining to international relations
- Background in politics, economics, statistical and qualitative research and analysis
- Articulate writer and speaker capable of translating complex ideas into actionable outcomes
- Proven record in leading and developing high performance cross-functional teams that exceed the requirements of quickly evolving missions
Experience
Ministry of Defence, Singapore
Deputy Director, 2020 – Present
- Developing new coverages and policy support options
- Supporting organisational renewal efforts
- Led, managed and trained several integrated teams
Research Group Leader, 2018 – 2020
- Developed deep theatre knowledge and covered several high key political developments
- Wrote and vetted several high impact assessment papers to support policymakers
- Co-led, managed and trained a team of seven
- Led and contributed to task forces focusing on economic policy support and organisational development
Senior Policy Officer, 2016-2018
- Formulated and executed strategic and tactical policies pertaining to international relations
- Provided direct policy making support to key government leaders and their foreign counterparts
- Contributed to whole-of-government policies and projects
- Double-hatted in two distinct portfolios and served as covering supervisor of a team of three
Research Analyst, 2013-2016
- Provided close policy making support in international relations
- Responsible for primary qualitative analysis
- Wrote assessment papers
- Mentored junior analysts
Education
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Economics) with Honours
National University of Singapore