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Hi, I’m Tan Kuok Xuen, a Machine Learning Engineer based in Malaysia. With a background in Computer Science and a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence from Monash University, I’ve honed my skills in building AI-powered solutions. My passion lies in applying machine learning techniques, particularly in natural language processing, to create impactful technologies. In my free time, I enjoy exploring new advancements in AI and collaborating on innovative projects.
Work Experience
Machine Learning Engineer at Navigator
January 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025Built data pipelines for ingesting and processing external data sources. Managed AWS infrastructure including ECS, Lambda, RDS, and S3. Developed FastAPI backend services integrated with OpenAI LLMs. Deployed TypeScript frontend with Cognito-based authentication. Set up CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions.
Machine Learning Engineer at Intel Corporation
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024Developed a multilingual recommendation system serving factories across 4+ countries. Improved internal search engines using transformer-based semantic search. Collaborated with Intel Labs on language model research. Trained HuggingFace transformer models for text classification. Built semantic similarity pipelines for manufacturing data validation. Developed knowledge graph frameworks for visualization and triple extraction.
Quantitative Developer at Crosslight Capital
April 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021Developed and backtested quantitative trading strategies in C#. Optimized strategies using genetic algorithms. Built trade analysis dashboards using Plotly Dash. Designed middle-office systems for automated trade submission. Created financial data pipelines for market data collection.
Application Developer at Configura
September 1, 2017 - April 1, 2018Worked with a proprietary object-oriented language. Participated in Agile Scrum development in an international team.
Internship - Technology Risk at Bank Negara Malaysia
November 1, 2016 - February 1, 2017Assisted with technology risk assessments and audits, gaining insights into the banking sector.
Education
Master of Philosophy - Artificial Intelligence at Monash University
March 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023Bachelor of Computer Science at Monash University
October 1, 2014 - June 1, 2017Qualifications
Industry Experience
Computers & Electronics, Manufacturing, Software & Internet
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