Cheah Tzer Ming

About Me

Fusing Technology with Business Strategy

With a foundation in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Wollongong, I have built a career translating complex technical challenges into robust, efficient software solutions. My journey as an IT Engineer and Software Developer is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. Now, I am augmenting my technical expertise with an MBA to sharpen my business acumen and leadership skills, preparing to spearhead transformative technology initiatives that align with strategic enterprise goals.

Education

MBA, Master of Business Administration

INTI International University & Colleges Malaysia (2024-2025)

B.CS., Artificial Intelligence

University of Wollongong Malaysia (2018-2020)

Professional Experience

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Senior IT Engineer, THMY Technologies Sdn Bhd

Oct 2024 – Present
- Established a new IT Department and created IT Policy.
- Developed an All-in-one desktop application (WPF) to digitalize paperwork and automate processes.
- Initiated AI-driven Auto Debug software for Keysight 3070 to resolve manpower shortages.
- Implemented N8N for automation and an Ollama/llama3.1 RAG-based knowledgebase.
- Developed an In-House IT Ticketing System and provided extensive ERP and network support.
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R&D Engineer, Vitrox Technology

Jun 2022 – Sept 2024
- Successfully merged two complex software systems into one.
- Worked with high-performance parsing of large JSON files (20MB+) using rapidJSON.
- Developed custom WPF background scripts and enhanced desktop applications based on customer needs.
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IT Engineer, Materion Balzers Optics

Jan 2021 – May 2022
- Developed a comprehensive packing system and a Covid Selftest image capturing application.
- Improved efficiency by writing an Excel Macro that reduced processing time from 30 to 10 seconds.
- Maintained MES systems and handled core MIS tasks including AD, networking, and CCTV.
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Support Specialist, TestingHouse Malaysia

Feb 2017 – Dec 2017
- Provided specialized support for Agilent 3070 testers in the In Circuit Test industry.

Skills & Technologies

My technical toolkit for building robust and efficient solutions.

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Core Development

C#/.Net, WPF, ASP.NET, EntityFramework, Python, Flutter, C++

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Databases/Systems

MSSQL Server, SQLite, Kingee ERP

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Automation/DevOps

Git, GitLab, N8N, Ollama, llama3.1, RAG, Jira

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Hardware/Network

Ruijie Switches/Routers, HIKVision CCTV, AD user creation, Server/NAS setup

Key Projects

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Percentculator (Android App)

A sleek and intuitive percentage calculator mobile application built with Flutter, designed for quick and easy calculations on the go.

Flutter

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Robotic Arm (Hardware/AI)

An intelligent robotic arm powered by Arduino, utilizing AI and machine learning to perform precise and automated tasks.

Arduino AI/ML

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Virtual-Switch Controlling IoT Devices Using AR

An innovative project using Augmented Reality (AR) to create virtual switches for controlling various Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

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Leadership, Competitions, Mentorship & Volunteer Work

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2020

Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge 2020

First Runner Up

Led a team to develop an innovative business proposal, securing the first runner-up position in a highly competitive national challenge.

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2023

Tech 4 Good Challenge 2023

Mentor (Champion & Most Favorite Project)

Guided an aspiring team through the project lifecycle, leading them to win both the Champion and Most Favorite Project awards.

Volunteer & Organizing Experience

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Student Volunteer, Siggraph Asia

2019 (Brisbane, Australia) & 2023 (Sydney, Australia)

Assist all the attendees in the exhibition and conference hall
Setup presentation room for all kinds of project showcase
Ticket checking for the event entrance

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Stage Organizing Committee, Penang International Science Fair

2019 & 2018 (Penang, Malaysia)

Organized Lego Robotic Competition for primary and secondary school on the stage
Brainstorm the Criteria, Rules, Scoring and Ranking for the Competition
Regulate the flow at the stage area

Competition Participation

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Shopee Code League

2022

Participated in a series of algorithmic challenges against top talent in the region.

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Google Code Jam

2021

Engaged in global competitive programming, solving complex algorithmic puzzles.

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Programming League National