Full-stack Java application architect with 22 years of experience delivering enterprise and cloud-native systems, with deep expertise in data engineering, BI/analytics, and machine learning (supervised/unsupervised). Skilled in dimensional modeling (star schema/snowflake), ETL/warehousing, AI/ML algorithms (e.g., K-means, decision trees, ARIMA/ARIMA-X), and building production-grade architectures. Experienced in leading large teams and high-impact government and enterprise platforms, including architecture leadership, data migration and harmonization, and performance/observability (e.g., AppDynamics, ELK). Strong background across integration (APIs, SOAP/REST, Kafka, MQ), security (SSO/OIDC/PKI, encryption, OWASP prevention), and modern DevOps practices (CI/CD, Kubernetes, Azure/AWS).

Soon Tiong Chua

Full-stack Java application architect with 22 years of experience delivering enterprise and cloud-native systems, with deep expertise in data engineering, BI/analytics, and machine learning (supervised/unsupervised). Skilled in dimensional modeling (star schema/snowflake), ETL/warehousing, AI/ML algorithms (e.g., K-means, decision trees, ARIMA/ARIMA-X), and building production-grade architectures. Experienced in leading large teams and high-impact government and enterprise platforms, including architecture leadership, data migration and harmonization, and performance/observability (e.g., AppDynamics, ELK). Strong background across integration (APIs, SOAP/REST, Kafka, MQ), security (SSO/OIDC/PKI, encryption, OWASP prevention), and modern DevOps practices (CI/CD, Kubernetes, Azure/AWS).

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Full-stack Java application architect with 22 years of experience delivering enterprise and cloud-native systems, with deep expertise in data engineering, BI/analytics, and machine learning (supervised/unsupervised). Skilled in dimensional modeling (star schema/snowflake), ETL/warehousing, AI/ML algorithms (e.g., K-means, decision trees, ARIMA/ARIMA-X), and building production-grade architectures.

Experienced in leading large teams and high-impact government and enterprise platforms, including architecture leadership, data migration and harmonization, and performance/observability (e.g., AppDynamics, ELK). Strong background across integration (APIs, SOAP/REST, Kafka, MQ), security (SSO/OIDC/PKI, encryption, OWASP prevention), and modern DevOps practices (CI/CD, Kubernetes, Azure/AWS).

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Work Experience

Application Architect at Mindteck
October 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Provided guidance to Java developers, designed a fuzzy search capability using simplified NLP and Euclidean distance similarity, and rectified production performance issues.
Solution Architect / Architect at Decision Science
December 17, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Architected a live stream mobile application and supporting e-commerce engagement platform, including evaluating new technologies and defining reference architecture. Also contributed to defining high-level architecture for mobile event apps and related systems.
Technical Architect at Fujitsu Singapore
September 1, 2018 - October 1, 2022
Served as AppDynamics APM SME, designed and led architecture for Azure cloud native applications (AKS, terraform, microservices, DevOps), supported master data management (Semarchy), and delivered CI/CD POCs. Also supported mobile regression testing and performance testing. Technologies included Java, Kubernetes, Spring Boot, Docker, Data Flow, MinIO (S3), and Kafka.
Solution Architect / Architect (Project roles including Architect and Project Manager) at Decision Science (as stated in resume)
December 1, 2017 - September 1, 2018
Architected and defined reference architectures for a live-streaming mobile application with e-commerce integration. Evaluated and incorporated new technologies including AWS microservices architecture, Quorum blockchain, XMPP chat, and Wowza streaming. Also led architecture for an insurance sales activity mobile app and an event management mobile app, including integrations and offshore partner management.
Lead IT Architect at NCS
January 1, 2014 - October 1, 2016
Defined microservices reference architecture and coding guidelines for a Singapore government PoC, contributed as technical architect for national trade infrastructure, and advised on Java applications for DBS Bank. Provided architecture leadership for system design, frameworks, reusable components, and organization best-practice sharing.
Chief Architect / Manager (Architect) at CrimsonLogic
May 1, 2012 - November 30, 2013
Led a multi-million-dollar (SGD 30M) integrated business licensing system connecting 17 government agencies. Managed a team of architects/managers/developers (including offshore resources), planned delivery, provided technical leadership, advised on data migration strategy, supported process and data harmonization, and prepared rollout requirement templates.
Chief Architect at CrimsonLogic
May 1, 2012 - November 1, 2013
Led a multi-agency integrated business licensing system with SGD 30m scope covering business process, data and system harmonization. Managed architects and application managers, drafted rollout templates for business process analysts, and advised on data migration strategy and methodology.
Architect / Project Manager at Ecquaria PteLtd
November 1, 2010 - May 1, 2012
Defined system-level architecture, work/resource plans, and delivered execution for SingPost mail systems, including Java web platform and iOS/Android components. Managed scope and schedule and provided technical leadership.
Chief Architect / Software Development Manager at Acceval Pte Ltd
March 1, 2006 - November 1, 2010
Built and led the company’s flagship BI/AI/data-warehouse product and development organization. Designed a pricing software platform including price forecasting (ARIMA/ARIMA-X), customer/product segmentation (clustering), price optimization, and BI dashboards for margin performance and transaction-level leakage analysis. Managed design centers, set technical direction, and built a BI engine from scratch (ETL, data warehouse, analytics).
CSA Project Manager / Solution Architect at CSA Project Manager
August 1, 2004 - February 28, 2006
Led requirements gathering and analysis, defined overall architecture/framework, and implemented a custom business rule engine for internet registration system to support configurable eligibility policies. Designed modules, performed code reviews, led a team of 3, and executed load testing.
Project Manager / Solution Architect (also Business Rule Engine lead) at CSA Project Manager (as stated: CSA)
August 1, 2004 - February 1, 2006
Led requirement gathering and analysis, defined architecture/framework for an internet registration system, created a custom business rule engine for configurable eligibility policies, designed modules, performed code reviews, and conducted load testing.
Solution Architect at Singapore Computer System
August 1, 2003 - August 1, 2004
Led a team to implement a J2EE post-paid mobile service provisioning system, including requirement analysis, release management framework definition, module design, and code reviews. Delivered architecture and technical guidance for compliance-related provisioning and integrations.
Architect / Project Leader at Integro Consultant
July 1, 2001 - July 1, 2003
Led design and implementation for UOB Singapore commercial e-banking and retail e-banking enhancements. Managed EAI and back-end integrations using IBM MQ, Connect Direct, messaging and SSO components. Led multiple consultant teams and oversaw system integration and enhancements.
Consultant / Module Lead at Elipva Consultant
April 1, 2000 - July 31, 2001
Delivered DBS single sign-on for bank applications, performing module leadership for customer function and service integration. Architected the framework, performed OO analysis/design using UML and patterns, designed LDAP data store, configured WebLogic clustering, and configured SiteMinder SSO.
Module Lead at Elipva Consultant
April 1, 2000 - July 1, 2001
Module lead for DBS Singapore single sign-on, including object-oriented analysis/design, LDAP data store design, WebLogic clustering configuration, and Siteminder SSO configuration. Also led service integration and performed OO analysis/design using UML and design patterns.

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 Upskill Lithan Academy & NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
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

Qualifications

Certified Data Science Associate (Machine Learning)
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Certified Data Visualization
November 1, 2024 - July 31, 2026
Certified Data Strategy
March 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026
Certified Data Engineering
April 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026
Certified Computational Modeling
December 1, 2024 - July 31, 2026
Certified ScrumMaster®
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Certified Problem Management
January 1, 2019 - July 31, 2026
Certified Applications Support and Enhancement
April 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026
Certified Problem Solving
March 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026
Certified Network Configuration
May 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026
Certified AppDynamics Implementation Professional
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Certified AppDynamics SE Kickstarter
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Certificate AppDynamics Sales Kickstarter
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Certified Cisco Black Belt ThousandEyes Pre-Sales Stage 1
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Certificated CISCO Black Belt ThousandEyes Pre-Sales Stage 2
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Certified IT Project Manager (CITPM)
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Cloud Operations on AWS
May 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026
Architect on AWS Course
January 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026
Architect on Azure Course
January 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026
J2EE Architect Certification Course
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
CompTIA Network+
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
CompTIA Linux+
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
CompTIA Security+
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
DevOps Foundation Course
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
PCF Administration Course
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
BEA WebLogic Application Server Administration
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
SAP J2EE NetWeaver Application Server Administration
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Professional Diploma in Data Science (AI/ML)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
AWS Cloud Administrator
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Azure Cloud Administrator
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Certified ScrumMaster®
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Certified Data Science Associate (Machine Learning)
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Certified Data Visualization
November 1, 2024 - July 31, 2026
Certified Data Strategy
March 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026
Certified Data Engineering
April 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026
Certified Computational Modeling
December 1, 2024 - July 31, 2026
Certified Problem Management
January 1, 2019 - July 31, 2026
Certified Applications Support and Enhancement
April 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026
Certified Problem Solving
March 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026
Certified Network Configuration
May 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Financial Services, Telecommunications, Education, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet