Leow Yixuan Resume (Public)
Leow Yixuan Resume (Public)
Leow Yixuan Resume (Public)
EDUCATION
Nanyang Technological University
2016 – 2020
• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering), Honours (Distinction)
• Design specialisation
• Relevant coursework: Product Design & Presentation, Management of Product Development, Human
Factors for Design, Marketing, Business Operations, Financial Management & Accounting
Co-curricular Activities
• 2017-18, NTU Hall of Residence 15 (Jam Band IC)
o Jam Band in-charge – auditions, event planning, band, and equipment. 20 members, 7 events.
o Softball mentor – recruitment, training plans, game planning and coaching.
• 2016-17, NTU Hall of Residence 15 (Softball IC)
o Softball IC – Inter-hall Games 2016-17, Softball Male Champions. 20 players.
o Jam Band Drummer – Nanyang Arts Showcase 2017, FUSE Joint Hall Music Festival 2017.
• 2012-13, Temasek Junior College Climbing Club (Captain)
o Club Captain (President), managed executive committee. 20 members.
o Climb-X lead climbing competition (inter-varsity and open level) organiser. 100 participants.
O Open House, Outdoor Activities Club exchange program, organiser.
ACADEMIC PROJECTS / PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FINAL YEAR PROJECT, NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY AUG 2019 – MAY 2020
Exploring effects on sound attenuation in a snare drum using custom designed 3d-printed damper system.
• Designed and evaluated a tuned cantilever damper design mounted on the underside of the drumhead.
• Aimed to attenuate sound pressure level (loudness) while retaining modal distribution (timbre).
• Solidworks; 3D printing; Arduino; Fast-Fourier-Transform analysis of audio, data processing with Python
7-month appointment as a mechanical engineer intern at medical device company, in charge of product
development, prototyping, maintenance and miscellaneous design/engineering tasks.
• Mechanical engineering tasks e.g. design and 3D print gauges, handle CAPA maintenance documents.
• Developed proficiency with Solidworks parametric design software and Ultimaker 3 3D printer
• Rapid prototyping based on supervisor and client feedback on a daily to weekly basis
• Exposed to medical device R&D e.g. medical-grade material, ISO 13485, medical imaging technologies,
bio-mimicking materials
• Developed biomedical devices – CT-guided biopsy needle guidance device, 3D printed; CT and Ultrasound
viewing tissue-mimicking phantom, hands-on moulding.
Ten-month attachment to clinical research on device for measuring foot joint function.
• Novel application of fibre Bragg grating in custom sock as a portable and reliable measurement system.
• Calibrate and operate device, worked with podiatrist at SGH.
• Processed data, wrote papers, submitted poster, and attended conferences.
21-month appointment as a personnel parachute rigger supporting military jump tasks, inventory
management and equipment repair.
• Packing and repairing static line main and reserve parachutes.
• Managed movement of parachutes on a weekly basis.
• Assisted in day-to-day administration e.g. medical records.
• Best Soldier of the Month award, April 2015: Awarded for demonstrating reliability and good
communication skills.
Testimonial
“He has displayed an aptitude for learning quickly… CPL Leow is a calm and reasoned communicator who
enjoys a good rapport with his comrades. He regularly represents his peers in front of superiors.”
—LTC Tay Sze Chong, Commanding Officer, Special Operations Tactical Support Centre.
VOLUNTEER PLACEMENTS
Riding for the Disabled Association Singapore 2016
Hippotherapy (horse-riding therapy) side-walker. Relayed instructions by the principal therapist to the rider,
guided and encouraged rider posture and physical exercises.