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Lance Rivera

First-year Software Engineering Student at UNSW

Singapore

I’m a first-year Software Engineering student at the University of New South Wales, resuming after the completion of my National Service.

I started learning to code in high school, and was fascinated by its ability to solve many of the problems in our everyday lives. I love developing efficient solutions to them if it makes someone’s life even a tiny bit better.

Currently, I’m a technician specialising in the maintenance of armoured vehicles used in the various units of the Singapore Armed Forces. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience which has helped me become a better problem solver and communicator.

Experience

Full-time National Serviceman - Singapore Armed Forces

NOVEMBER 2022 - PRESENT

    1st Army Maintenance Base

    JUNE 2023 - PRESENT

    Operations Clerk - Battalion Headquarters

    NOVEMBER 2023 - PRESENT

  • Responsible for ensuring that eligible personnel fulfill the mandated training requirements
  • Spearheaded the seamless coordination of training venues and logistics
  • Implemented a streamlined system for tracking and managing participant data
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams from other units in the SAF to ensure the smooth execution of events
  • Automotive Technician - 11th Forward Maintenance Depot

    JUNE 2023 - NOVEMBER 2023

  • Responsible for the maintenance of vehicle assets including the Hunter AFV and Bronco ATTC.
  • Honed troubleshooting skills to diagnose faults quickly and find an optimal solution
  • Ordinance Engineering School

    MARCH 2023 - JUNE 2023

  • Learned how to maintain and repair SAF armoured vehicles
  • Developed proficiency in basic hand tools
  • 3rd Company - Basic Military Training School IV

    NOVEMBER 2022 - MARCH 2023

  • Introduction to basic soldiering, including training in firearm handling and outfield survival

Food and Beverage Attendant - PARKROYAL Parramatta

APRIL 2022 - OCTOBER 2022

  • Tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of hotel banquets and corporate functions
  • Prepared booked venues to the highest standard (ensuring tables are in assigned areas, silverware is clean and polished)
  • Coordinated with colleagues and supervisors to deliver exceptional customer service in a outgoing and friendly manner
  • Answered questions about menu selections and made recommendations when requested

Education

University of New South Wales
(Bachelor of Software Engineering)

FEBRUARY 2022 - PRESENT

  • Distinction in COMP1511 and DESN1000.
  • Utilised the Arduino language to program an autonomous delivery bot to pick up an egg and move to a desired location

St Patrick's Marist College, Dundas

JUNE 2018 - DECEMBER 2021

  • 89.4 ATAR (Higher School Certificate)
  • Band 6 in Mathematics Advanced
  • 1st in Earth and Environmental Science

Pei Hwa Secondary School, Singapore

JANUARY 2016 - JUNE 2018

National Police Cadet Corps

FEBRUARY 2016 - MAY 2018

  • Introduction to the police force
  • Honed skills such as discipline and responsibility
  • Opportunity to lead others and work through challenges
  • Attained rank of "Lance Corporal"

References

Marchell Austria
Technical Lead - Scalapay
0433350878

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