Florence Siew completed her Bachelor of Information Technology with Queenland University of Technology, Australia. She has also completed her MBA with the University of Dubuque under the Informatics Chairman Scholarship. Florence has been with the private education industry for 12 years. She has been involved in teaching, sales & marketing, operations and product development. She also has vast experience in advising and counselling students in their education pathway. Florence also complete the Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults with the British Council. This has qualified her to teach English to non-English speaking students.
Mr. Krishna holds two professional qualifications in Accounting & Finance. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (FCCA) and Associate of the Chartered Association of Management Accountants (ACMA). He holds a Basic Degree in Science.
Mr. Krishna has over 28 years of work experience in almost all industries across Europe, Middle East, Asia and Far East covering Public Accounting, Manufacturing, Banking, Shipping and Trading companies. He has taught Accounting and Finance in India, UK as well as in Singapore. Mr. Krishna is with Informatics Group as Senior Lecturer for the past five years covering Accounting and Finance subjects for their Masters, Degree and Diploma programmes. He is the Programme Leader for UOP (BA -Accounting) and for Advanced Diploma and Diploma courses in Accounting.
Ms Sally Lo holds a Master in Science (International Marketing)
from the University of Strathclyde and a Diploma from Chartered
Institute of Marketing. Sally is also a qualified musician
with an honorary LCM (London College of Music) and Associated
Diploma in LCM.
Sally is a dedicated lecturer and has been with Thames Business
School for 11 years. She is a Marketing specialist, and her
forte is in Marketing of Services, Consumer Behaviour, International
Marketing and Marketing Communication.
Sally is the Academic Team Manager in charge of course planning
and the school library. She oversees the University of Wales
(Marketing) programme and is also one of the school counsellors.
Dr. Sein graduated from the Institute of Economics, Yangon,
Myanmar, majoring in Commerce (B. Com.). He obtained a Master
of Commerce (M. Com.) degree from the same institute. He specialised
in marketing for his doctorate at the University of Passau,
Germany and attained Dr. rer. pol. in 1991.
He has been a tutor, assistant lecturer and subsequently,
lecturer in the Department of Commerce and the Department
of Management Studies in the Institute of Economics, Yangon,
from 1978 to 1997. From 1997 to 2001, he worked as the Associate
Professor of the Economics Department in the University of
Distance Education, Yangon, Myanmar. He was a Research Fellow
of the Department of Marketing and Sales, University of Passau,
Germany in 1995 and 2001. His areas of research interests
include innovation diffusion, marketing-mix strategies and
marketing in developing countries.
Dr Sein's interests also do not merely cater to pure academia.
His hobbies include reading, cultural & religious discourse
and dissecting European culture.
Thomas Davies graduated from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne (U.K.) with a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Law. He has a flare for languages and speaks French and Spanish. He is also a keen footballer and photographer. Thomas encourages participation from his students in a disciplined but relaxed classroom environment. “Learning a new language requires an all around effort that does not end at the end of school.”
Ken was been with Informatics groups for more than 13 years. In his time with the company he has help many positions – both academic and in management. He has been a lecturer in the Business Faculty and in Thames Language School as both a Programme Leader and Senior Lecturer. Ken was also involved in the Salem International University as Academic Ambassador for the Informatics group.
Ken has more than 25 years of teaching experience in Japan, America and Singapore. He graduated with a BA in History and Political Science from Charleston in 1981. He also speaks Japanese and is interested in international cultures.
He is a popular student who combines humor and a passion for learning to his lesson.
Max Richer has graduated with top marks from the University of Quebec (Canada) with a BA in Liberal Arts with majors in Writing and Administration. Having lived in a few Asian countries for more than 5 years, he has developed a good experience in teaching to Asian students, and takes great interests in learning friendly greet words in all of their languages. “They are tensed at the idea of having to speak only English, so a few words in their own language here and there helps them to relax.”
Ms Prema Latha graduated from Murdoch University (Western Australia) majoring in Media and Marketing in 2000. Since then, she has been in the teaching profession for almost 8 years. She worked as an English teacher during her start into the educational industry in both private and government schools. She has also been a Broadcast Journalist for a news radio station in Singapore, where she worked as a news editor. Before joining the educational industry, Ms Prema worked as a marketing and advertising executive in the private sector.
In Thames Business School, Ms Prema teaches Radio Journalism, Media Law and Ethics, Film Studies and other communication maincontents.
She believes that the best way to learn a subject well is not just to be serious but to have fun during the learning process and to try experience the practical aspect of what is being taught in the classrooms.
Ms Prema is the Programme Leader for the Mass Communication programme at Thames Business School.
Academic Qualifications:
Master of Science from University of Sheffield (UK)
Professional Experiences:
Francis Ho is a member of Institute of Electrical Engineer (UK), Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineer (USA), Singapore Computer Society, Association of Computing Machinery (USA), Marketing Institute of Singapore and Chartered Institute of Banker (UK).
His professional experiences include both the development of Accounting Information System and Management of Information System. He had extensive experience in e-commerce website, network and computer system management and design.
His teaching experience include the following subjects: distributed network, network communication, advanced distributed system, human computer interaction, e-commerce design and technology, decision support system, information system, advanced system development, business communication, business statistics, project management, operation and quality management, accounting information system, financial accounting, investment, multi-national financial management, managerial accounting, knowledge management and e-commerce internet working and Managerial Accounting modules from universities such as RMIT, UOL, UCE and UOP since joining the school. .
Academic credentials:
Mr. Lim Jet Wee has more than 5 years experience in professional training and has a Bachelor of Information Technology (Major in Software Development). He joined the school in year 2000 and has been teaching subjects from ADCS, IADIC, IDIC, DCS, ADIT, DIT and DCE programmes since joining the School.
Prior joining Informatics Group, Mr. Lim Jet Wee specialized in the Manufacturing / Enterprise Resource Planning system. His experiences cover from SME to MNC companies like Matsushita (National Panasonic).
Currently, Mr. Lim is holding the Program Leadership for Diploma and Advance Diploma in Network Communication. In additional to the Program Leadership, Mr. Lim is also holding the Unit Leadership for a few units in the Year 2 program.
Mr. Lim’s interest is not confined to only academic. During his free time, he indulges in a series of activities. His hobbies include reading, religious activities and anything that is IT-savvy. Mr. Lim always maintain a belief that material and technical wealth need a balance of spiritual wealth, to ensure a more comprehensive lifestyle.
Mr. Lim obtained his Bachelor Information Technology from University of Southern Queensland.
Academic credentials:
Mr. Loh obtained his Master of Science in Software Engineering from Andrew University. He joined the school in year 1994 and has been teaching subjects from ADCS, IADIC, DCS, IDIC, ADIT, DIT and Thames programmes since joining the School.
Currently, he is holding the Program Leadership for Diploma and Advance Diploma in Gaming and Animation Techniques. His teaching profile includes C, C++, Java, Discrete Mathematics, Software Engineering and Interactive Multimedia.
Academic Credentials: Ms. Latha has a MBA (HR) from the Indira Gandhi National University, India, a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications, Bachelor of Science from the University of Madras, India and is a Microsoft Certified Professional in .NET Web Applications and Web Services. She got 10 years IT experience as consultant and corporate trainer.
She teaches ADIT, IDIC, IT Degree, J2EE, OOAD, UML, .NET C#, XML, Database, web design and web service courses.
Before joining Informatics, she was a senior IT consultant and provided IT services and training to Sony Information System, Singtel, NCS, IBM, Deutsche Bank AG and Indian Banks.
She is a Programme leader for DIT & ADIT, DMAT & ADMAT. She is a Microsoft Certified Professional. She teaches UOW, OBU ,USQ and Dip/Adv Dip programmes.
Academic credentials:
Ms Mullai is a Deputy Faculty Head for ICT & Engineering with Informatics Computer School, graduated from University of Wales, Aberystwyth - UK in Master of Computer Science (M.Sc.). She also has Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Mathematics with a first class, Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) in Mathematics & English. She has 10 years of teaching experience.
She was a Programmer in local company. She joined Informaticseducation in 1997, as a Lecturer, in Informatics Computer School (ICS) teaching Diploma in Computer Studies,
Diploma in Information Technology, Diploma in E-Commerce, Diploma in Gaming and animation techniques, Diploma in Mobile Application technology, Advanced Diploma in Information Technology, Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies, Advanced Diploma in Gaming and animation techniques, Advanced Diploma in Mobile Application technology and degree modules in UOP(University of Portsmouth) & OBU (Oxford Brooke University).
She is a Programme Leader for International Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Computing (IDIC & IADIC)
She is quite versatile in the teaching profession and has received Best Lecturer Award on 2000, 2003.
From 1997 to 2000 she was at Funan the IT Mall, in January 2001 she was promoted as Assistant Team Manager to ICS, Tampines branch managed a team of academics teaching Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies, have received Best Team Manager Award for 2 terms in 2001, Service excellence award in 2001, Service Hero award in 2006, Best E-Learning Facilitator at Purple Train Platform in 2006, Excellent services award (EXSA-Singapore) in 2006. She conducts trainings for fellow course consultants on sales techniques using Academic proficiency.
M Phil (Computer Science), Bharathiar University - India
MSc (Computer Science), Bharathiar University - India
BSc (Computer Science), Bharathiar University - India
Professional Experiences: Palaniappan's main areas of interest are Software Engineering and its related field of studies and teaching IT and Computer Science subjects. He had 12 years of teaching experience including, 6 years of teaching in India and other 6 years of teaching at Singapore. During the period, Palaniappan has been involved in devising and conducting IT related courses and he has also guided several projects. Palaniappan is the Programme Leader for the OBU (Oxford Brooke University).
Current Position and Duties: Currently working as a senior lecturer in Informatics Computer School since 1999. Palaniappan has taught the students of University of London, University of Central England, University of Portsmouth, Oxford Brookes University and RMIT University. Palaniappan has taught mainly: Software Engineering, Decision Support Systems, Business database development-using VB.NET, Human Computer Interaction and he has also guided several projects. Palaniappan is also facilitating main contents under PurpleTrain for Advanced Diploma and Degree programme.
Academic Credentials: Preethi Kesavan is the Faculty Head - Post Graduate Studies and has about 11 years of experience in the domain of Academic field at Informatics Institute since 1994. Preethi has obtained her B.Engg from Madurai Kamaraj University(India), M.Sc - Software Engineering from Andrews University (USA) and currently pursuing her M.Sc (IS) at Nanyang Technological University (Singapore). She has served Informatics Group in various capacities – the Senior Team Manager for the Graduate Studies Department, Team manager for the ITE department, the Program Leader for programs such as the University of Portsmouth, Diploma in Computer Studies and also the Assistant Centre Manager. She has also tutored at University of Portsmouth for IT355 Object Oriented Design and Program maincontent at Portsmouth UK for the Informatics’ Summer School Students. She has received many awards for being the Best Lecturer, the Best Unit Leader, the Best E-Learning Facilitator at Purple Train Platform and the Best Course Leader during her career in Informatics Group.
Academic Credentials: Ms Helen Ruban completed her Masters in Computer Applications from Annamalai University and Obtained her Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic and Communication Engineering. She joined the school in 2005. She has been supervising NU Engineering Projects and has been teaching Electronic Circuit Design and Manufacturing from Northumberia University and also subjects from the Diploma and Advanced Diploma Engineering programmes , ADCS, DCS,ADIT,DIT ,ADICT and DICTsince joining the school.
Working Experience: In the teaching line since 1987. Before joining ICS, worked in Morning Star Polytechnic and Indian Maritime College India as Lecturer. Currently teaching DCS, DIT, ADIT, and ADCS main contents. Unit leader for DIT 215, EC110, EC203, CS265 and ICT208.
Email me:helen@informaticseducation.com
Academic Qualifications: Tan Kia Wa joined Informatics since 1990. He graduated with Bachelor of Science in Computer Studies from University of Southern Queensland and has been teaching subjects from ADCS, IADIC, IDIC, DCS, ADIT and DIT programmes since joining the School.
Teaching Profile:
Advanced Diploma In Computer Studies (ADCS)
International Advanced Diploma In Computing (IADIC)
Advanced Diploma In Information Technology (ADIT)
Diploma In Information Technology (DIT)
Diploma Thames Business School
Teaching Fellow, Department of Information System and Computer Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Associate Professor, Department of Electronics, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
Invited Talks:
"XML - The New Language Of E-Business", Workshop, Comdex Asia 2001, Singapore, April 2001.
"Project Dissection for Undergraduate Projects In the Discipline of Computing", Informatics Academic Conference, Singapore, April 2002.
Journal Publication:
K. H. Teo and T. C. Tuan, Performance analysis of greedy heuristic to find a minimum total-jogs layout for river routing, Information Processing Letter, 36.4, Nov 1990, pp.167-170.
T. C. Tuan and K. H. Teo, On river routing with minimum number of jogs, IEEE Transaction on CAD, 10.2, Feb 1991, pp.270-273.
K. H. Teo and T. C. Tuan, An improved upper bound on the number of intersections between two rectangular paths, Information Processing Letter, 37.6, Mar 1991, pp. 305-309.
K. H. Teo and T. C. Tuan, A tight upper bound on the number of intersections between two rectangular paths, BIT, 31.4, 1991, pp. 598-606.
K. H. Teo and T. C. Tuan, An efficient one side height minimization algorithm for routing around a rectangle, Information Processing Letter, 44.2, Nov 1992, pp. 101-105.
Conference Publications:
H. Teo and T. C. Tuan, An optimal algorithm of one side height minimization algorithm for routing around a rectangle, Proceedings South Central Regional ACM Conference, 1987, pp. 106-112.
K. H. Teo and T. C. Tuan, Improved upper bound on the number of intersections between two rectangular paths, Proceedings 24th Conference On Information Sciences & System, Princeton University, 1990.
K. H. Teo and T. C. Tuan, An Efficient algorithm for one-side height minimization for routing around a rectangle, Proceedings 24th Conference On Information Sciences & System, Princeton University, 1990.
K. H. Teo and T. C. Tuan, Worst Case analysis of greedy heuristic to find a minimum total-jogs layout for river routing, Proceedings International Computer Symposium, 1990, pp.590-593.
H. Dastghaibyfard, K.H. Teo and T.C. Tuan, A k-neighborhood grid based approach to Steiner tree problem, Proceedings Asia-Pacific Conference On Circuit and Systems, 1992.
Academic credentials:
Thamilarasi d/o Periasamy holds a BSc(Hons) in Computing and
Information System and a MSc in Information Management. She
manages the following programs:
a) BSc(Hons) in Computing(Taught Mode)
b) BSc(Hons) in Technology Management and Computing (Taught
Mode)
c) BSc(Hons) in Technology Management and Computing (Cyber
Mode).
She is also the Chairman of the Singapore Territorial Corporate
Office Academic Board.
Arasi has been teaching since 1995 and her teaching profile
ranges from Systems Analysis and Design, Database Design and
Management Systems, Software Files and Design to E-Commerce,
Information Management and Project Management. She has supervised
many undergraduate projects. She has facilitated Online Programs
for undergraduate course and has co-tutored in the postgraduate
course.
Arasi has received many awards. Some of these are the awards
for being the Best Lecturer, the Best Unit Leader, the Best
Course Leader, the Best Team Manager, the Best Academic Staff
in Informatics Group and the Best Facilitator (Purple Train,
E-Learning Platform).
Arasi’s unpublished works include research into Hypertext
Technology and Academic Franchising. Her current research
interest lies in Knowledge Management, Organisational Learning
and issues relating to Organisational Dynamics.
Apart from teaching, Arasi has served the organization in
varying capacities – the School Head (ICT), the Deputy
School Head (Computer Science), the Senior Team Manager of
the Graduate Studies Department and has been the Program Leader
for programs such as the University of Wales and Curtin University
of Technology.
Prior to teaching, Arasi managed a pool of programmers in
a large statutory board and was involved in providing IT solutions
to in-house customers, in the mainframe environment. Arasi
has represented Singapore in a number occasion. Some of these
include the ICFTU-ARO Asian Regional Women’s Seminar,
PTTI Youth Seminar and the Ship for SEA Youth Exchange Programme.
Academic credentials:
Mr Tng obtained his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from UK Open University and Postgraduate Certificate in Network Engineering from Nanyang Technological University. He joined the school in 1991 and has held positions such as Center Manager, Dean, Faculty Head, Principal Lecturer and Senior Programme leader since joining the school.
His teaching profile includes Computer Architecture, C programming, Software Engineering, Program Design, Advanced Networking, Network and Internet, IT Management, Computing Maths, Computing and Information processing and System Security.
