Meet Muas Jabar Bin Abdullah
ALL ABOUT ME
My name is Muas Jabar Bin Abdullah, and I am a second-year undergraduate at the Singapore Institute of, pursuing a degree in Computing Science. From young age, I have been passionate about robotics, drawn to robot-themed cartoons like BattleBots, Gundams, and Transformers. This curiosity led me to enroll an Electrical Engineering course at a technical institution (ITE), where I explored the world of robotics, learning about Electrical Motor Control (EMC) and programming mBots with mBlock. Later, I joined the Common Engineering program at a polytechnic, which deepened understanding of mechanical principles through a module on Fundamentals. With my love for coding, I chose to specialize in Electronic and Computer Engineering before my second year. My ultimate goal is to give back to society through engineering, whether in robotics or other real-world applications, as positively impacting lives is more fulfilling than any personal desires.
Work Experience
What I’ve Done
July 2022 - December 2023
Warehouse Assistant, Ikea
​Collaborate with other full timers and part timers in handling of online goods orders and think of ways to deliver it to truck drivers quickly and safely for dispatch.
October 2022 - January 2024
Retail Associate, Challenger
Aiding electronics illiterate customers with in-store items. Manage the feel-good experience factor of customers by providing suitable solutions.
September 2023 - February 2024
RPA Intern, KLP LLP
Develop, debug, assist with testing and assist with proper documentation of the automated tools which removes repetitive audit routine tasks.
Collaborate with auditors in brainstorming solutions for new and existing automated projects.
Critical thinking is required to simulate workflow depending on the automated project context.
Academic Experience
My Studies
April 2021 - April 2024
Diploma, Ngee Ann Polytechnic
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Cumulative GPA 3.36
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Expected to Graduate in 2024
March 2015 - March 2017
Higher Nitec, ITE College West
Cumulative GPA 3.6
CDC And CCC ITE Scholarship (2016)
Director’s List Semester 1.1 (2014)
January 2012 - June 2015
GCE 'O', Marsiling Secondary
Cambridge ‘O’ Level Certificate 24 points
My Skillset
Hard Skills
Soldering
Opportunity presented itself during my second year period in ITE where I was introduced to C programming. Self taught myself when embarking on assignments and only consulted my lecturers in dire situations. Hence, through sheer grit and determination of many practices during practical sessions, I fell in love with coding as it tested my coping mechanism.
Opportunity presented itself during my first year tenure in polytechnic where I got to know about the soldering process used in electronics. Learnt that there was no shortcuts in perfecting the crafts of soldering. Thus, self-taught and through many practices during practical sessions that makes me independent and bolster my resilience. Since soldering is not rocket science, mentorship was unnecessary.
Opportunity presented itself during my ITE final year project where I got to know about the electronic fundamental tool, breadboards. Self-learnt the terminal strips and component insertion activities before and during the development of the final year project period that makes me self-empowered and adaptable. Since breadboarding is not rocket science, mentorship was unnecessary.
Breadboarding
C
Autodesk Fusion 360
Python
C++
Implemented the comprehensive computer-aided-design (CAD) tool, Autodesk Fusion 360, in my ITE final year project which enhanced my design proficiency. Self-learnt the assembly modelling and rendering before and during the development of the final year project period that makes me self-empowered and adaptable. Due to the fact that my course department was not familiar with the designing tool, I had to learn along the way by simultaneously watching tutorial videos and tested every design toolbar given.
Most of the Integrated-Real-World Project modules uses the application of C++ Arduino IDE software. Working with various sensors and actuators along the way has stregthened my muscle memory in mitigating the integration of electronics components with coding. Self-learnt the syntax and semantics by using the open source materials online and Arduino community forums.
Opportunity presented itself during my semester 3.2 where I learnt the Python language. Self-learnt the workflow design (Flowcharts and Sequences), the drag-and-drop approach and the understanding of pre-built activities before and during the development of automated project period that makes me self-empowered and adaptable. The guidance I received from my mentor was priceless due to the fact that there were only a couple of UiPath experts.
C#
Opportunity presented itself during my semester 2.2 tenure in polytechnic where I got to know about the C# programming language. There was a mini project that had to be done individually and self taught myself with regards to embedding videos into the HTML transcript. Venturing and discovering the markup language alone was a statement, showcasing my independent and fearless traits.
Excel VBA
Embarked on various Excel VBA automated projects which enhanced my M language programming skill. Self-learnt the syntax and semantics before and during the development of automated project period that makes me self-empowered and adaptable. The guidance I received from my mentor was priceless due to the fact that there were only a couple of Excel VBA experts.
UiPath
My Skillset
Soft Skills
Leadership
Opportunity presented itself when the need arose and I took the initiative to steer the wheel. There were some instances in which I played the role of a devil's advocate to spur my team members out of their comfort zone.
Interaction is integral especially in some of my modules mini-projects settings. Throughout my time in internship, I consistantly illustrated my strong verbal fluency, particularly when presenting my progress updates at the high table.
Team-settings have been a part of my life and I recognise the importance of collaboration across various professional experiences. I always adopted the no 'I' in teamwork and respect everyone's views.
Teamwork
Communication
Emotional Intelligence
Creativity
Problem-solving
Over the years, I slowly build up my emotional intelligence by studying the astounding public speakers way of talking. As a matter of fact, since young, I have always tried to empathise with my team members without jeopardising the end goal.
Throughout my life, I have always attempted to do something out of the box. No amount of praises can damper my will to learn from the best entrepeneurs and technopreneurs. There was an instance where my brain juices kept visualising ways in designing one of my project's prototype to make it standout.
Generating problem-based solutions is not a stranger in my life. I always adopted the identify-analyse-generate-evaluate approach in all the problem solving situations.
My Projects
Extracting of Tax Invoices Bot
My first RPA internship automated project that extracts the relevant keywords from image-only tax invoice documentations. This project involved UiPath which required Pdf and Excel libraries activities. Throughout this project, it tested my Object-Oriented programming understanding and the UiPath's drag-drop visual programming familiarisation.
Cash and Bank Tool
This RPA internship automated project was one of the four Excel VBA based projects I undertook. The Excel VBA tool objective was to print out the summary findings and other relevant information. The programming language used was M language which was not taught in my tertiary institution. Thus, it was a worthwhile self-learning experience where it honed my adaptability and self-empowerment.
ROS Mini-Project
Embarked on a ROS mini-project in my third-year semester polytechnic two period. It required a Linux firmware, Ubuntu, and the basics of Python programming. I was tasked with directing the burger robot to different waypoints and maneuvered any obstacles along its way. Since I am passionate about robots and coding, this project made in my element.
Integrated-Real-World Project 5
In my third-year semester two polytechnic period, me and my course mates had to do a project with the topic given as preventive maintenance. Basically, this project used three applications. Firstly, the Edge Impulse. It is a free platform for developing machine learning models enabling the deployment of AI directly on embedded systems. Secondly the Node-RED. A visual programming tool that links end devices and APIs. Thirdly, The Things Network (TTN). An open source LoraWan network that offers connectivity for IoT devices. In overview, I did a cat anomaly detector whereby the compressed trained vibration datasets which I fed to the Neural-Network of the Edge Impulse was inputted to the Arduino Esp32 Dev microcontroller. Moving on, upon registering my end device with TTN, it provided me with the Application EUI (AppEui) and Application Key (AppKey) which was used to communicate between my end device and the network. Lastly, the Node-RED. It acted as the gateway between the microcontroller and the network. Simply put, whenever the payload's value was '[3]', the live data from TTN would be convey to the Node-RED and then to the microcontroller which interpreted the payload as 'cat_Sick'. As a result, the microcontroller shall sound the buzzer and play a 'Jigglypuff' melody to soothe the sick cat. In addtion, an auto-generated email would be given to the cat's owner to alert him or her about the cat's well-being.
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In conclusion, this project was by far the most detailed and lengthy process I have ever initiated. Overall, the integration of all the application made me more poised for what is to come and be expected of an Electrical and Computer engineer.
Project ID
This third-year semester two polytechnic module-based project was unique as I had to team up with different interdisciplinary students and constructed one solution to the problem statement we have chosen. In general, we all addressed the issue of common spaces and the need for a better conducive study-pod. We wanted to avoid any form of plagiarism and thus, our newly drafted solution was based on the existing study-pod's limitations. As I was the only one with an engineering background, I was in charge of the 3D Modelling, designing and the actual simulation of the application/prototype.
First and foremost, I used a free designer platform Tinkercad.
Secondly, the booking application run-through simulation was done by utilising a free non-coding based Marvel app.
Lastly, I did a real-life prototype to showcase just the IoT segment where user could control the locking system. I achieved this by integrating my own ESP8266 Wi-Fi module Arduino UNO, one servo motor and the programmed codes which I got from GitHub.
In conclusion, I felt somewhat authoritative due to the fact that I single-handedly managed the technical aspect of the project. At the latter day, all my efforts came into fruition as the saying "You reaped what you sowed". Still on the matter, I felt contented as prior to my current knowledge with regards to electronics and coding, I infused the newly learnt information from Random Nerd Tutorials and GitHub respectively.
"You might be winning but you’re not growing, and growing might be the most important form of winning."