hi, i'm ruri ੈ✩‧₊˚
I create stuff sometimes.
I'm a student pursing Computer Engineering with a Second Major in Business, working on digitalisation projects across Southeast Asia. I have a deep passion in human-computer interactions, artificial intelligence, and how liberal arts impact engineering 𓆩♡𓆪
/about me
I'm Ruri Flora Newman, a third year Computer Engineering with a Second Major in Business student, in Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
On the side, I've been doing web and software development with hardware integrations for various companies mainly in Singapore and Myanmar for digitalization and workplace efficiency improvement.
I've always loved tech and have been super privellaged to use it as a medium to help people and my community 🍋
Here are some technologies I have been working with:
- HTML & CSS (.html)
- Javascript (.js)
- Python (.py)
- Node.js
- Kotlin
- LARAVEL
- PHP (.php)
- SQL, MySQL Databases
- Typescript
- Next.js
In my free time, I like tinkling with new little gadgets, love reading, being curious, and travelling to places to marvel @our world, anddd trying out new recipes I find on Tiktok and Youtube : )
I'm Ruri Flora Newman, and am currently a Computer Engineering with a Second Major in Business student in Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
As a side hustle, I've been doing web and software development for various companies across Singapore and Myanmar for digitalisation and workplace efficiency improvement.
I've always loved tech and have been super privileged to use it as a medium to help people and my community 🍋
Here are some technologies I have been working with:
- HTML & CSS (.html)
- Javascript (.js)
- Python (.py)
- Node.js
- ORACLE
- LARAVEL Framework
- PHP (.php)
- MYSQL databases
In my free time, I like tinkling with new little gadgets, love reading, writing up my blog, and trying out new recipes I find on Tiktok and Youtube ✨
/experience
CTO @ Rio Robot Pte. Ltd
JAN 2019 – PRESENT
Rio Robot, my family’s enterprise, has been under my leadership as I’ve spearheaded complete pen-and-paper to digital conversions for Burmese business entities in Singapore and Myanmar. By instilling efficient digital workflows and conducting extensive employee training initiatives in both Singapore and Myanmar, I’ve significantly bolstered the success of our business clientele. Over the past five years, I’ve led digital transformations for clients in both countries, illuminating the potential for technological advancement even within third-world contexts. This shift has particularly impacted businesses that have long relied on manual procedures, ushering in a new era of efficiency and progress.
• Collaborate in cross-disciplinary method to innovate and deliver customer-centric web applications and software
• Designing and developing technologies both in hard and software counterparts, moulding together existing software following the agile methodology
• Controlling client meetings and leading teams in different departmental roles, 24/7 365, round the globe
• Pulled from PHP, SQL, JavaScript and other back-end library knowledge to bolster programming resources
• Conducted functional testing over course of web development lifecycle
• Digitalised physical businesses into online services: law firms and logistics companies
• Affluent in: PHP, SQL, C#, HTML, Javascript, AJAX, JQuery, Kotlin, Laraval
Specialist @ Apple
AUG 2024 – FEB 2025
(Seasonal contract)
AUG 2025 – FEB 2026 (Seasonal contract)
Introduce all Apple products to customers on the floor
Deliver only-at-Apple experiences, including Apple Vision Pro Demo, Setup
Deliver excellent service to Apple customers by seeking to understand their needs, identifying ownership opportunities, presenting products and services, and educating customers on relevant ways to buy products.
Partner with leaders and experts on the floor to seek feedback & advice
Support peers throughout the store as needed by sharing knowledge about Apple’s products, services and purchase options, and assist in offering ownership opportunities.
Demonstrate Apple’s value of inclusion & diversity in daily activities
Software Engineer & Operations Interns’ Project Manager @ Ministry of Manpower, Singapore
APR 2023 – MAY 2024 (Internship Contract)
Outsourced to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) for my internship as part of my final year in NYP, I was offered a 1 year internship and supported the iOSH application, providing ad-hoc assistance and guidance to various stakeholders like DevOps and Business Analysts to ensure uninterrupted system operation. I coordinated annual procedures including UAT, Pen Testing, Application Compatibility Testing, and negotiated budget quotations. Additionally, I devised a new workflow for stakeholders to manage scheduled system maintenance within the iOSH Team. As Operations Intern Project Manager, I supervise and aid team members with their tasks, taking responsibility for any challenges encountered during project execution.
Diploma in Information Technology Student @ Nanyang Polytechnic
APR 2021 – APR 2024
Graduated as Valedictorian of Class of 2024, with a Diploma with Merit in Information Technology ⋆.ೃ࿔*:･
• Developed various web, app, and full stack applications using various programming languages
• Exposure to both frontend and backend development throughout modules across the 3 years, applying them to projects done through the 6 semesters
• Awarded Director’s List Y1 S2 to Y3 S1
• Google’s Al Trailblazers Initiative aimed to propel forward AI technologies for government and industry applications. Collaborating with two lecturers, I participated in this initiative as a Developer, responsible for frontend implementation and integration with Google’s Large Language Model. On January 29th, I showcased our application at Google headquarters, presenting our GenAI-powered solution for curriculum development to industry leaders and AI enthusiasts. The project garnered significant recognition, earning the Transformation Award and receiving special acknowledgment from Minister Josephine Teo for its profound impact and innovative approach.
Project Manager @ Rio Robot Pte. Ltd
JAN 2019 – PRESENT
Rio Robot, my family’s enterprise, has been under my leadership as I’ve spearheaded complete pen-and-paper to digital conversions for Burmese business entities in Singapore and Myanmar. By instilling efficient digital workflows and conducting extensive employee training initiatives in both Singapore and Myanmar, I’ve significantly bolstered the success of our business clientele. Over the past five years, I’ve led digital transformations for clients in both countries, illuminating the potential for technological advancement even within third-world contexts. This shift has particularly impacted businesses that have long relied on manual procedures, ushering in a new era of efficiency and progress.
• Collaborate in cross-disciplinary method to innovate and deliver customer-centric web applications and software• Designing and developing technologies both in hard and software counterparts, moulding together existing software following the agile methodology.
• Controlling client meetings and leading teams in different departmental roles, 24/7 365, round the globe.
• Pulled from PHP, SQL, JavaScript and other back-end library knowledge to bolster programming resources.
• Conducted functional testing over course of web development lifecycle.
• Digitalized physical businesses into online services: law firms and logistics companies
Specialist @ Apple
AUG 2024 – FEB 2026
(Seasonal contracts)
Introduce all Apple products to customers on the floor Deliver only-at-Apple experiences, including Apple Vision Pro Demo, Setup Deliver excellent service to Apple customers by seeking to understand their needs, identifying ownership opportunities, presenting products and services, and educating customers on relevant ways to buy products. Partner with leaders and experts on the floor to seek feedback & advice Support peers throughout the store as needed by sharing knowledge about Apple’s products, services and purchase options, and assist in offering ownership opportunities. Demonstrate Apple’s value of inclusion & diversity in daily activities
Software Engineer & Operations Interns’ Project Manager @ Ministry of Manpower, Singapore
APR 2023 – MAY 2024
Outsourced to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) for my internship as part of my final year in NYP, I was offered a 1 year internship and supported the iOSH application, providing ad-hoc assistance and guidance to various stakeholders like DevOps and Business Analysts to ensure uninterrupted system operation.
I coordinated annual procedures including UAT, Pen Testing, Application Compatibility Testing, and negotiated budget quotations. Additionally, I devised a new workflow for stakeholders to manage scheduled system maintenance within the iOSH Team. As Operations Intern Project Manager, I supervise and aid team members with their tasks, taking responsibility for any challenges encountered during project execution.
Diploma in Information Technology Student @ Nanyang Polytechnic
APR 2021 – APR 2024
Graduated as Valedictorian of Class of 2024, with a Diploma with Merit in Information Technology ⋆.ೃ࿔*:･
• Developed various web, app, and full stack applications using various programming languages
• Exposure to both frontend and backend development throughout modules across the 3 years, applying them to projects done through the 6 semesters
• Awarded Director’s List Y1 S2 to Y3 S2
/my-works
Aegis 24-7, Law-firm
Automated legal documents made possible with jQuery, PHP, and MySQL, with CMS frontend
ifeelsick (andidontknowwhy)
Self-diagnosis application with visual bodymap and health history tracking. Typescript, Javascript
