About
I started learning sign language by chance.
In 2016, a friend at Singapore Polytechnic invited me to the Sign Language Club. I didn't have a CCA, so I said yes. I wanted to learn from Deaf signers, so I started going to weekly Deaf Hangouts where learners practised with Deaf people.
Today I'm Project Lead and Senior Sign Language Interpreter at the Singapore Association for the Deaf.
Path
- 2016Sign Language Club, Singapore PolytechnicWeekly Deaf Hangouts with Deaf signers
- 2017Specialist at Apple, Orchard RoadTrained more than 300 colleagues
- 2019Began interpreting as a freelancerAsked by SADeaf to start interpreting
- 2021Researched Deaf access in public broadcastingMinistry of Communications and Information
- 2022First National Day ParadeFive editions since
- 2024Joined SADeafProject and Community Initiatives Manager
- 2025Project Lead and Senior Sign Language InterpreterSADeaf accessibility team
- 2026Certificate in International Sign InterpretingRIT/NTID
Today
Most of my work sits in three places: SADeaf's Video Relay Service, its Interpreter Training Programme, and interpreting for performances and public events. I also volunteer as a DeafBlind intervenor.
Languages
- Singapore Sign LanguageFull professional. SgSL Level Four, SADeaf
- International SignCertificate in International Sign Interpreting, RIT/NTID
- American Sign LanguageASLPI 3+, Gallaudet University
- EnglishNative. IELTS Academic 8.5 (CEFR C2)
Credentials
- Certificate in International Sign Interpreting
- Protactile Language Theory
- IELTS Academic, Band 8.5 (CEFR C2)
- Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) 202
- Interpreter Training
- Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) Level Four
- Theatre Interpreting Training
- American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI), 3+
- International Sign, Level 2
- International Sign, Level 1
- Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) 201
- Singapore Sign Language Interpretation, Level One
- Creative Captioning Training
- Diploma in Computer Engineering, specialising in Computer Networking and Computer Security
- BSc Digital Media
Personal project
SignPrep
In my spare time I build SignPrep, an app that helps interpreters prepare for assignments and reflect afterwards. It's a personal, voluntary project, separate from my role at SADeaf, and it supports professional judgement rather than replacing it.
Views on this site are my own and don't represent SADeaf.