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Chun Kai Alfred Shum

Poole, UK

ckshum@shums.com

07521100005


Skills

Programming Languages

C/C++ Python shell scripts

Operating Systems

Windows Ubuntu Linux

Networking Technologies

TCP/IP VLAN HTTP SSL SMTP VOIP MQTT

Embedded Programming

Microchip PIC ESP8266 & ESP32

Others

PC Assembly and Troubleshooting Cloud computing Electronic circuit design and building

Languages

Chinese

Native

English

Proficient


Summary

  • A Senior Executive Officer in the public sector with 20+ years of administration and project management experience.
  • A computer and electronics enthusiast with an engineering degree from the University of Hong Kong having knowledge in the latest hardware and software technologies including embedded systems, web development, networking and VOIP.
  • Knowledge in the financial sector with an accountancy degree and experience working with policy makers and financial regulators.
  • Strong ability to analyse and transform business requirements from end users to technical specifications for application developers.
  • Self-motivated, highly organised, desire for challenges, ready to accept additional responsibilities.

Education

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2001 - 2003

Master of Professional Accounting (with Distinction)


The University of Hong Kong
1993 - 1996

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) (Second class Division I)


Work Experience

Jun 2023 - Present
Production Operator, SafeTest Ltd
  • Through-hole soldering and SMD rework of PCB assembly.
  • Programming and testing of finished products.

Mar 2023 - May 2023
Assembler, Testlink Services Ltd (temporary agency worker)
  • Completed a project to refurbish automatic teller machines.
  • PC assembly and testing.
  • Diagnosing and replacing faulty motherboards and peripherals.

Oct 2014 - Jul 2021
Senior Executive Officer (Race Relations Unit), Home Affairs Department, Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  • Supervised a team of executive officers and publicity officers to provide services helping new migrants to integrate into the community and promote racial harmony.
  • Managed projects and service contracts with annual budget of more than HK$10M.
  • Attended high-level meetings with community leaders and stakeholders.

Sep 2011 - Oct 2014
Executive Officer (Commission on Strategic Development), Central Policy Unit, Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  • Conducted policy research, including one on wider deployment of electric vehicles in Hong Kong.
  • Provided support to the Commission on Strategic Development, which was chaired by the Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Dec 2005 - Sep 2011
Executive Officer (Support), Financial Services Branch, Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  • Conducted process reviews with market professionals on cases handles by the Securities and Futures Commission.
  • Published annual reports on the case reviews with recommendations to regulators.
  • Handled public complaints about malpractices of financial intermediaries during the 2008 Financial Crisis
Nov 2000 - Dec 2005
Executive Officer (Personnel), Independent Commission Against Corruption, Hong Kong
  • Implemented a Human Resources Management Information System covering the contracts, payroll, leave and other benefits of over 1,000 staff members. (Roles: Acted as secretary to the Project Steering Committee, member of the Project Action Team and coordinator of User Acceptance Tests)
  • Oversaw the day-to-day staff administration matters including recruitment, appointment and performance management.
Jul 1999 - Nov 2000
Assistant Secretary (Environmental Campaign Committee), Environmental Protection Department, Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  • Organised campaigns to increase public awareness in protecting the environment including waste reduction, recycling and green transport.
  • Revamped the Environmental Campaign Committee website.
Jul 1996 - Jul 1999
Executive Officer (Administration), Housing Bureau, Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  • Provided support to the administration of the bureau, including financial and human resources management.
  • Administered the office computer network comprising 60+ users including first-line user support.
  • Planned and implemented the relocation of the computer network to a new office.

DIY Project Highlights

Homekit Weather Sensor
https://github.com/ckshum88/esp32-homekit-dht22
esp32_dht22

Based on an Espressif ESP32 development module, this weather sensor connects to Apple Homekit which enables the current temperature and humidity to be read on an iPhone.

Key skills: Embedded programming (C Language), Wifi Networking, Home Automation


Bench Power Supply
https://github.com/ckshum88/benchpower
benchpower1

Controlled by a Microchip PIC16F886 microcontroller, this bench power supply is capable of supplying from 0 to 30V up to 2A with a constant current feature.

Key skills: Prototyping, Hand Soldering, Embedded programming (C Language), Analogue System


Audio Signal Generator
https://github.com/ckshum88/miniosc
miniosc1

Derived from a circuit on the Internet, this handy signal generator is built with a self-designed PCB. It generates sine and square waves in the audible frequency range (40Hz – 18kHz) which is useful for testing audio amplifiers.

Key skills: PCB CAD Design (schematic and routing), PCB Etching, Hand Soldering, Audio System