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Research Assistant
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Sep 2014 - Jun 2015 (9 months)
My post involved:
- Developing and designing an optimisation tool for Overall Thermal Transfer Value (OTTV) to meet the Malaysian Green
- Building requirements and the ASHRAE standard using BIM software and cloud based programming.
- Designing a prototype light shelf model as Daylight and Solar Control for high-rise offices in a tropical region for a research experiment.
- Researching, collating and analyzing key information from various literature and software sources.
- Writing, documenting and submitting research papers for journal publication.
- Undertaking data analysis, surveys, report writing and questionnaire design.
- Liaising with the research team and organising a weekly progress meeting.
My role was to assist the Research Project Leader by managing research projects within a multidisciplinary research team. It was my responsibility to develop four research projects funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Malaysia (MOSTI), Ministry of Higher Education and University Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). I was a key member, supporting the successful delivery of the research project until its completion. Working in a small team to tight deadlines and fixed budget, I am adept at quickly assessing information, making expeditious decisions and maintaining schedules effectively.
I prepared comprehensive research analysis and studies that supported and influenced the project’s decision making. I acquired new skills in research techniques, as well as developing my existing research, communication and organizational skills. My time in this research project has been both rewarding and inspirational.
The development of the Dynamic Light Shelf and Optimisation tool required a high level of innovative and creative thinking, and sound team communication.
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Assistant Architect
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Jun 2006 - Jun 2008 (2 years)
I took a main role in the following projects:
1 . Curtin University Phase II, Sarawak
General Purpose building
Multi purpose hall
11 storey Apartments
4 storey duplex Apartments
Double storey terraced house
2. 6 Blocks of 390 units apartments at Parcel C5 C6, Presint 8 Putrajaya, Malaysia
- Accountable for assisting the project architect in the execution of projects.
- Supporting the project team in the documentation and administration of the project as well as production of full sets of drawings up to tender phase.
- Undertaking design revision and preparing technical drawings for Curtin Housing and Curtin University developments in Sarawak, Malaysia from the design stage up to construction stage.
- Responsible for design improvement and managing revised drawings, project documentation and project record database.
- Undertaking concept design and architectural detail drawing using hand sketches, digital modeling and graphic presentations.
- Coordinating architectural projects and meetings according to supervisor’s instruction.
- Liaising with engineers, contractors and suppliers and working closely with in-house operational staff.
- Responsible for material specification and selection.
- Taking minutes at regular site meetings that addressed issues arising such as delay in scheduling,
de synchronization of work, operational issues and on-site technical and coordination problems.