FACULTY

Rajesh Chakravarthy

Academic Director | Unreal Engine Authorised Instructor

Rajesh Chakravarthy has worked in digital art and design for the past 18 years (stationed as an educator within various creative media and tech schools for 9 of those years) and is a veteran AR/VR developer and an Unreal Engine Authorised Instructor.  His leadership has led many students to successful careers within prominent companies around the globe. Rajesh’s research and hard work has made great strides in Augmented and Virtual Reality, as he intersects design, technology, and business through his many ventures in prototyping and education.

Nanda Ye Aung

Lecturer | Unreal Engine Authorised Trainer

Nanda has a remarkable experience in the IT industry and the education industry specially in the field of 3D Graphic Animation, Game Programming and Game Development & Design. Nanda is a Unity Certified Developer and also an Unreal Engine Authorised Instructor, in addition to having certification from Microsoft and Oracle. Nanda has working experience in United States, India and Singapore. With his excellent communication and interpersonal skills, he proves to be a truly commendable and valuable lecturer for MAGES.

Rodney Loh

Mentor | Design Director, NextOfKin Creatives Pte Ltd

Rodney has been leading the multidisciplinary team as Founder, Strategist and Design Director at NextOfKin Creatives since 2008, which has served various Fortune 500 companies such as Dell, Techtronic Industries, Huawei, Kohler and HP. With almost 25 years of experience in the design industry, Rodney has worked on multiple projects for Creative and Philips Design (Singapore, Eindhoven, Hong Kong) before starting NextOfKin Creatives in 2008.

Lim Chee Koon

Lecturer | Senior Product Design Manager, Grab

With over 20 years’ of experience in the industry, Chee Koon has spearheaded transformative projects in Design & Technology for Grab Singapore, Anthrolab, Motorola and more, combined with 7 years of teaching experience as former Course Manager at Temasek Polytechnic. He has influenced industry standards as Vice President of the Usability Professionals Association (Singapore Chapter), and is personally passionate about Geriatic and Gerontology.

Jason Khiang

Lecturer | CEO & Creative Director, Wahkao

With almost 18 years of experience in the industry, Jason has lent his design talents to clients such as Techtronic Industries, Scanteak Singapore, and Kohler. He has also served as the Design Care Team Lead for TEDxSingapore and has over 7 years of teaching experience at Ngee Ann Polytechnic (3+ years as Course Chair for Product Design and Innovation).

John David B. Uy

Lecturer | Programmer

David, an Unreal Engine Authorised Instructor, has about 18 years of experience with companies like Zealot Digital, Digital Perception studios, Ksatria Gameworks etc and currently works for Blackbird Interactive. Some of his work includes the development of tools and components for the proprietary game engine, the development of ZD engine 2.0, game programming, Xbox tech demographics programming. He has also conducted various seminars on 3D Arts, involved in 3D animation for companies like Chevron and immensely contributed in nex-gen API Game Engine Development. David holds a Diploma from IMUS Institute of Science & Technology, from the Philippines.

Manuj Chandra

Lecturer | Data Science Professional

Manuj Chandra is committed to lifelong learning and a hands-on approach to technical management and leadership. As a Data Science Professional with over 20 years of experience and the mastermind behind two startups, including India’s first AI and game programming school, he has led, consulted, and coached many businesses, academic institutions, and individuals in India, Singapore, and Indonesia in emerging technologies such as (Serious) Games, Simulations, and Data Science.

Xuanming Zhou

Lecturer | Game Designer

Self-styled Game Development ‘Swiss Army Knife,’ Xuanming has an extensive passion-driven experience across art and programming for games with over 16 years of experience (over 9 years in teaching). He has worked most recently for Paradox Interactive on Stellaris,  contributing to the Galactic Paragons expansion for the franchise as a Lead Game Designer. With nearly a decade of teaching experience, Xuanming has led teams of students to bring their game ideas to life.

Mohamed Afiq

Lecturer | Web Developer

As a full-stack developer with over 7 years of experience and a Forbes 30-Under-30 lister Afiq has a wealth of knowledge to offer their students. Having managed a team of 20 developers as a startup Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and running his own software company, Afiq’s expertise speaks for itself. He is a dedicated and skilled instructor who will provide valuable and practical insights and guidance to their students.

Lim Si Jie

Lecturer | Data Scientist

Si Jie is a data scientist that is passionate about the art of data science and using data science/AI for good. He is an alumnus of Nanyang Technological University, having obtained a degree in Actuarial Science. Most recently, he completed his Master’s Degree in Financial Engineering with WorldQuant University.

He is currently leading the data product at Finantier and building innovative credit scoring models to help the unbanked in Southeast Asia access better financial services. Prior to this, he was an AI Data Scientist at Vulcan AI, building computer vision solutions for the agricultural industry to analyze mobile and satellite images.

Ian Ngoh

Lecturer | Game Programmer, Sound Designer

Ian is a gameplay and audio programmer specialising in academic teaching and research. He has five years of teaching experience, and his guidance has helped many students find satisfaction and realise their potential. Ian goes beyond the technical skills by intersecting his knowledge and experience spanning multiple related disciplines, including game development, audio production and music. He is also very active in the Singapore Games Association.

Huang Ruiliang Dominic

Adjunct Lecturer | Game Designer

Dominic is a veteran game designer with more than 15 years of experience under his belt. He has worked with international studios and appeared in national tabloids for his design exploits. He also launched the first-ever successful tabletop gaming Kickstarter in the country and is still active today with a pipeline of multiple projects.

Chan Haoran, Luther

Lecturer | Founder (Explosive Barrel)

Luther Chan has more than 10 years of experience in the Game Industry. His strength is in Game Development and Emerging Technologies. He is the Founder of Explosive Barrel an independent game development studio that focuses on creating high quality games and we have been doing so for over 10 years. In addition to creating our own games, they also create games for websites and brands. His previous clients include Ubisoft, Coke, Cheetos, E4, NHS and Air France-KLM. Luther graduated with a Bachelor of Computing (Communications and Media), from the National University of Singapore.

Thomas O’Dell

Adjunct Lecturer

With over 25 years of working experience, in companies such as ICONIX International and Delcan Corporation in Toronto, Canada. Thomas has played a key role in developing the Automatic Fare Collection System for the Taiwan High Speed Rail in Taipei. His significant experience in the IT industry enriches both his industrial training and his academic teaching. He has teaching experience in subjects like Games Programming at various Singaporean institutions.

Jiang Anxiong, Jeffrey

Lecturer

Jeffrey is an Indie developer/generalist since 2007, mostly focused on gameplay, AI,UI/UX, Networking, Script Systems, and mobile programming. He has co-founded game studio Touch Dimensions Interactive and shipped notable games including Wizards and Wagons, Autumn Dynasty warlords, Huff and Puff and Totem Star.

Manfred Lim ZJ

Lecturer | Web Developer

Manfred has 8 years of experience. He is the founder and CEO of Pillowseed, a Digital Solutions company. He is an expert in Frontend and Backend web development, capable of designing and developing websites and web applications. His notable projects include collaborating with PUB on their mobile application, partnering with Accenture for CPF’s website revamp, and assisting various SMEs with their websites, web applications, and digital marketing efforts.

Bernard Tang

Adjunct Lecturer

Bernard Tang is a passionate and driven cybersecurity professional with an unwavering commitment to continuous learning and personal growth. With a wealth of experience across academia and industry, Bernard brings an unparalleled ability to adapt swiftly to diverse challenges and environments. His dedication to knowledge-sharing is reflected in his aspiration to empower others as a cybersecurity trainer, equipping future IT professionals with the expertise to safeguard digital landscapes.

He is a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA) with accolades like the Excellence in Teaching Award and the Excellence in Pastoral Care Award from Singapore Polytechnic.

Zulkifli Jalil

Adjunct Lecturer

With over three decades of expertise, Zulkifli Jalil is a seasoned cybersecurity professional and educator dedicated to shaping the future of IT security and artificial intelligence. As the founder and CEO of two successful cybersecurity ventures, Zulkifli Jalil combines hands-on industry insights with a passion for teaching. His mission is to foster critical thinking, practical application, and a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity and AI in aspiring professionals.

JOSHUA TENGEO

Adjunct Lecturer

Joshua is a certified cybersecurity professional with over 18 years of industry experience, including 8 years specializing in offensive and defensive cyber strategies. Expert in advanced penetration testing, red team operations, and countering Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) using the MITRE ATT&CK framework and cyber kill chains.

Proficient in leveraging threat intelligence to develop proactive cybersecurity strategies, preempting and mitigating sophisticated threats. Extensive hands-on experience with CrowdStrike’s Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions, effectively managing and responding to high-severity incidents.

A dedicated contributor to local cybersecurity communities, staying ahead of emerging threats and bringing innovative solutions to the field. Passionate about sharing knowledge and empowering professionals with cutting-edge cybersecurity skills.

Leong Kai Seng

Adjunct Lecturer

With over 20 years of IT experience and extensive cybersecurity expertise in the public healthcare, government, and financial sectors, Leong Kai Seng is a dynamic leader dedicated to driving digital security excellence. Having served in key roles such as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Director of First Line of Defense (1LOD-Security), Leong Kai Seng brings a wealth of knowledge in governance, risk, compliance, cybersecurity engineering, and incident response.

He is committed to nurturing future cybersecurity professionals through a focus on real-world applications, leadership insights, and a deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks. His mission is to empower students with the skills and confidence to excel in the ever-evolving digital security landscape.

Ayush Upadhyay

Lecturer | Director, Product Management

With approximately 9 years of experience in scaling B2C and B2B(SaaS) products, Ayush, a seasoned product manager at Nium, excels in enhancing the Instarem app and SME Portal. Ayush has successfully launched innovations like GrabWheels in Southeast Asia and PEDL by Zoomcar in India, implementing features for Zendesk’s Agent Workspace. He has led international launches and scaled diverse products. A mentor for aspiring PMs, he fosters innovation within product management, showcasing a passion for solving user needs and business goals.

Sharina Bi Binte Abdul Rashid

Lecturer | Lead UX Consultant, Thoughtworks

Bringing a decade of experience, Sharina collaborates with global brands, overseeing projects from initial briefs to design and delivery. Specializing in product and industrial design, she stands out in managing user experience projects and leading innovation workshops. Her dual role as a designer and educator fosters a human-centered approach, seamlessly transitioning into service and experience design. Sharina, an avid researcher, explores stakeholders’ latent needs, for the delivery of forward-thinking products, services, and experiences.

Ee Jun, Esli

Lecturer | Senior Consultant, UX & Strategy, IBM

Esli operates at the boundaries of design’s tangibility. A steadfast industrial designer at heart, he is intrigued by the rapid paradigm shift from traditional to phygital approaches in service ecosystems. Through his work, he explores the delicate balance between the two. He views design as a strategic, scalable and multi-facted tool that spearheads forward beyond boundaries to uncover greater opportunities supported by it’s unique interdisciplinary & collaborative nature. Currently, Esli is an Experience Design and Strategy Consultant at IBM and Co-founder of Offcut Factory, recipient of the Good Design Research Grant from DesignSingapore Council.