Hello, I’m Soon Tiong Chua, a Singapore-based full-stack Java application architect with over two decades of experience delivering enterprise systems across government, banking, telco, and education sectors. I focus on scalable architectures, data warehousing, BI, and AI/ML-enabled analytics, with hands-on expertise in microservices, cloud-native deployments, and observability. I enjoy mentoring teams, aligning business needs with technical strategy, and driving ROI through data-driven solutions. I’m passionate about applying Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, and AI agents to build intelligent, resilient systems that empower organizations to make better decisions and innovate at pace.

Soon Tiong Chua

Hello, I’m Soon Tiong Chua, a Singapore-based full-stack Java application architect with over two decades of experience delivering enterprise systems across government, banking, telco, and education sectors. I focus on scalable architectures, data warehousing, BI, and AI/ML-enabled analytics, with hands-on expertise in microservices, cloud-native deployments, and observability. I enjoy mentoring teams, aligning business needs with technical strategy, and driving ROI through data-driven solutions. I’m passionate about applying Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, and AI agents to build intelligent, resilient systems that empower organizations to make better decisions and innovate at pace.

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Hello, I’m Soon Tiong Chua, a Singapore-based full-stack Java application architect with over two decades of experience delivering enterprise systems across government, banking, telco, and education sectors. I focus on scalable architectures, data warehousing, BI, and AI/ML-enabled analytics, with hands-on expertise in microservices, cloud-native deployments, and observability. I enjoy mentoring teams, aligning business needs with technical strategy, and driving ROI through data-driven solutions.

I’m passionate about applying Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, and AI agents to build intelligent, resilient systems that empower organizations to make better decisions and innovate at pace.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Application Architect at Mindteck
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Provided guidance to Java developers; designed a fuzzy search based on simplified NLP using Euclidean distance; addressed production performance issues; led architecture decisions for microservices and cloud-native deployments.
Technical Architect at Fujitsu Singapore
September 1, 2018 - October 1, 2022
Subject Matter Expert for AppDynamics APM; Technical Architect for SAFRA Membership Azure cloud application; involved in master data management (Semarchy); CI/CD proof-of-concept; guided mobile automated regression testing.
Solution Architect at Decision Science
December 1, 2017 - September 1, 2018
Defined high-level architecture for a live-stream mobile app, including microservices reference architecture and AWS-based Quorum blockchain architecture; implemented XMPP-based chat features and live streaming integration.
Manager (Architect) at CrimsonLogic, Singapore
May 1, 2012 - November 1, 2013
Chief Architect for Integrated Business Licensing System (IBLS) involving 17 government agencies; led a cross-functional team of 4 architects, 7 application managers, and 50 developers; steered data and process harmonization, migration, and architecture governance.
Architect at Ecquaria Pte Ltd, Singapore
November 1, 2010 - May 1, 2012
Project involvement on SingPost Mail System; defined system-level architecture, managed delivery timelines, and provided technical leadership as Architect/PM.
Chief Architect / Software Development Manager / AI BI / Data Warehouse, Analytic, Dashboard at Acceval Pte Ltd, Singapore
March 1, 2006 - November 1, 2010
Led PriXLence product development with ML/AI modules (price forecasting via ARIMA/ARIMA-X and clustering; price optimization; BI, ETL, data warehouse, dashboards). Built internal BI engine; managed design centers in Singapore and Malaysia; SAP XI integration for ERP data exchange.
Project Manager at CSA, Singapore
August 1, 2004 - February 1, 2006
Internet Registration System project for government customers; governed release management, architecture decisions, and overall project execution.
Consultant at Elipva, Singapore
April 1, 2000 - July 1, 2001
Single Sign-On project for bank applications; architecture and framework definition; LDAP data store design; WebLogic clustering; SSO configuration with Siteminder.
Solution Architect at Singapore Computer System, Singapore
August 1, 2003 - August 1, 2004
Post Paid Mobile Service Provisioning System for StarHub; designed system architecture and led the provisioning solution leveraging J2EE and WebLogic.
Consultant at Integro, Singapore
July 1, 2001 - July 1, 2003
Commercial eBanking project; led a team of consultants; enterprise integration with IBM MQ, Connect Direct, and JMS; designed and implemented eBanking functionality.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Engineering at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1999
Diploma in Electronics and Communication at Singapore Polytechnic, Singapore
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1993
Professional Diploma in Data Science (AI/ML) at Lithan Academy & NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2025 - December 9, 2025

Qualifications

Certified ScrumMaster
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Certified IT Project Manager (CITPM)
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Certified Data Visualization
November 1, 2024 - December 9, 2025
Certified Data Strategy
March 1, 2025 - December 9, 2025
Certified Data Engineering
April 1, 2025 - December 9, 2025
Certified Computational Modeling
December 1, 2024 - December 9, 2025
Certified AppDynamics Implementation Professional
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Certified CISCO Black Belt ThousandEyes Pre-Sales Stage 1
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Certified CISCO Black Belt ThousandEyes Pre-Sales Stage 2
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Certified IT Project Manager (CITPM) (Apr 2025)
April 1, 2025 - December 9, 2025
Certified Problem Solving
March 1, 2025 - December 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Government, Financial Services, Telecommunications, Education, Other