Melvin Sekhon
melvinsekhon@hotmail.com

Curious fresh graduate with a passion for networking, programming and system administration. I am experienced in configuring, troubleshooting, and securing networks and always eager to expand my knowledge in emerging technologies.

Experience


Front-End developer (Internship)
March 2022
 — 
August 2022
Synapxe
  • Modernized legacy SharePoint sites into responsive portals using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap, resulting in improved page load times and enhanced mobile usability.
  • Enhanced navigation and user experience by designing and implementing multi-level navigation menus and interactive contact and feedback forms that reduced navigation steps and boosted overall engagement.
  • Optimized system integration by resolving conflicts between SharePoint’s legacy CSS and modern Bootstrap frameworks, streamlining styling and improving cross-browser compatibility.
  • Contributed to timely project delivery by collaborating with cross-functional teams to complete project tasks ahead of planned deadlines.
  • Improved documentation and onboarding processes by creating comprehensive user guides and technical documentation, streamlining maintenance and reducing developer onboarding time.
Surveillance Operator (Internship)
June 2019
 — 
September 2019
Fonda Global Engineering
  • Worked closely with a team of surveillance specialists to monitor CCTV footage, identifying and reporting illegal parking violations.
  • Assisted drivers in reviewing case evidence, communicating findings professionally.
  • Managed Digital Surveillance System (DSS) alerts, analyzing violations while filtering false alarms.
  • Verified license plates and maintained rule boxes in DSS system, optimizing detection accuracy.
  • Created and submitted verified cases to HDB, ensuring compliance with enforcement procedures.

Projects


Bob-blog
July 2022
 — 
September 2023

A simple, responsive personal blog template built with Astro and Tailwind CSS.

  • tagging for quick searching similar to dev.to
  • SEO optimization
  • Lightweight fuzzy-search with fuse
Red Owl
August 2024
 — 
December 2024

A Wordle game built using Flutter

  • Implemented engaging gameplay mechanics, optimizing user experience
  • Published on the Google Play Store

Education


Nanyang Polytechnic
April 2020
 — 
April 2023
Diploma in Infocomm and Security (3.75)
  • DB1101 - Basic SQL
  • CS2011 - Java Introduction
Institute of Technical Education
April 2019
 — 
April 2020
Higher Nitec in Systems & Networks (3.8)
Institute of Technical Education
January 2017
 — 
December 2018
Nitec in Info-Communications Technology (Networking & Systems Administration) (3.0)

Certificates


Google IT Automation with Python
October 2022
Google
Google IT Support
September 2021
Google

Awards


Director's List 2021/22 Semester 2
April 2022
Nanyang Polytechnic

The Director’s List honors top students in a full-time diploma each semester. To qualify, you must be in the top 15% of your cohort, maintain a full study load (or at least 80% with credit transfers), and pass all modules.

Director's List 2021/22 Semester 1
September 2021
Nanyang Polytechnic

The Director’s List honors top students in a full-time diploma each semester. To qualify, you must be in the top 15% of your cohort, maintain a full study load (or at least 80% with credit transfers), and pass all modules.

Edusave Certificate of Academic Achievement (2021 & 2022)
August 2021
Ministry of Education (MOE) Singapore

The Edusave Certificate of Academic Achievement is awarded to students who rank in the top 25% of their cohort but do not qualify for bursaries.

CDC & CCC ITE Scholarship (2017 & 2018)
April 2017
Community Development Council / Citizen’ Consultative Committee (CDC/CCC)

The CDC/CCC-ITE Scholarship is awarded to the top 10% of GCE ‘N/O’ level entrants in each Nitec and Higher Nitec intake at ITE.

Languages


English:
Native speaker

Skills


Programming Language:
Python, Dart, C#, Javascript
Scripting & Automation:
Bash, Ansible, Terraform
Operating Systems:
Windows Server, GNU/Linux, Cisco IOS
Networking:
LAN/WAN, VLANs, TCP/IP, SNMP, BGP, OSPF

Interests


Reading:
science fiction, fantasy

References


Erlich Bachman

It is my pleasure to recommend Richard, his performance working as a consultant for Main St. Company proved that he will be a valuable addition to any company.