About
Esther Tan serves as Chief of the Software Systems Practice at the National University of Singapore, where she also lectures at the graduate level. She holds a Ph.D. from Nanyang Technological University focused on product design and information architecture. Her research interests include machine learning applications in clinical settings, and her professional experience spans digital solution design, process transformation, and software automation.
Experience
- National University of SingaporeChief, Software Systems Practicecurrent2025 β presentSingapore
- National University of SingaporeProgramme Director and Lecturer1997 β 2025
- National University of SingaporeHead of Graduate Programme Administration2010 β 2019Singapore
- Singapore Polytechnicelearning designer/developer1993 β 1997
- Wearnes R&D CenterSoftware Engineer1989 β 1993
Education
- Nanyang Technological University, NTUDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), information studies2006 β 2012
- Nanyang Technological University SingaporeMaster's Degree, Information Studies1999 β 2001
- University of LondonBSc, information system1994 β 1996
Skills & more
Teaching5Project Management9Mobile Devices6Higher Education5PMO4Program Management8Project Portfolio Management5Change Management5Business Analysis11Program Development4
From Esther's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Nanyang Technological University Singapore110
Angela ToyPartner & COO at Golden Gate VenturesKarim GillaniGeneral Partner at Luge CapitalMike MoradiGeneral Partner at Cortado VenturesGenping LiuGeneral Partner at Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.Kelven LamInvestment Director - Water at Emerald Technology Ventures AgGautam GuptaCo-Founder & Venture Partner at BA Capital
+ 104 more
Also attended University of London79
Sandra SchwarzerInvestor at Index VenturesKarim GillaniGeneral Partner at Luge CapitalRoxanneCompliance Officer at Hummingbird VenturesRakesh MurriaCOO at Nauta CapitalJos WhiteGeneral Partner at Notion CapitalTeo Qi ShanInvestor Relations Associate at Jungle Ventures
+ 73 more
Shared employers
Also worked at National University of Singapore38
Vinnie LauriaFounding Partner at Golden Gate VenturesTony LaiInvestor at StartXSriram KrishnanStartup builder and investorPraachi Jain MehtaChief of Staff at Augment VenturesKiara ChiamESG & Risk Associate, Southeast Asia at Jungle VenturesTricia ChongDeputy Director at SGInnovate
+ 32 more
Also worked at Singapore Polytechnic1
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Director, Private Equity at Aura Group
Brett Craig
Managing Director at Aura Group
Brian Ho
Associate Director at Aura Group
Calvin Ng
Managing Director at Aura Group
Charles Quek
Director/Private Wealth Adviser at Aura Group
Chin Seng Neo
Director/Private Wealth Adviser at Aura Group
Christopher Chan
Senior Investment Analyst at Aura Group
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Head of Compliance at Aura Group




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