Javier Tay / Portfolio

Experience

A practical education in building, automating, and learning on the job.

Work

May 2026Dec 2026

Singapore

ST Engineering

Software Engineering Intern

  • Develop core backend services in Java and Python for real-time video analytics, including RTSP stream handling, frame-processing pipelines, and event generation.
  • Integrate and optimize Vision AI models for object detection, tracking, and behaviour analysis in production workflows.
  • Contribute to distributed systems using Kafka, vector databases, and WebSocket services to support high-throughput, low-latency operations.
  • Design and implement scalable microservices and APIs with a focus on reliability, observability, fault tolerance, and Docker-based containerization.
  • Support the delivery of production-ready features, including alerting mechanisms, data-ingestion modules, and model-serving enhancements.
  • Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, and technical documentation to maintain software quality and engineering standards.

Python · Java Spring Boot · Docker · PostgreSQL · Kafka · WebSocket

May 2022Aug 2022

Singapore

Temasek Polytechnic

Student Intern

  • Developed solution to automate email notifications for internship and final year project coordination, saving staff 10+ hours per week and reducing errors by 95%
  • Built and deployed school's open house website to showcase programs and facilitate student recruitment
  • Integrated with student database to personalize and schedule notifications based on project milestones
  • Collaborated with school staff to gather requirements and deliver user-friendly solutions

UiPath · VBA · HTML · CSS · JavaScript · Microsoft Outlook · Excel · SQL

Education

Aug 2024May 2028

Singapore

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

  • Merit

Selected coursework

Data Structures & Algorithms, Algorithm Analysis & Design, Database Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Networks, Operating Systems, Machine Learning

Apr 2019Mar 2022

Singapore

GPA 3.73/4.0

Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore

Diploma in Information Technology

  • Directors List Award for AY19/20
  • Edusave Merit Bursary Award for AY19/20, AY20/21, AY21/22

Selected coursework

Data Structures & Algorithms