David Yap

CEO

Singapore, Singapore, Singapore16 yrs 10 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in driving digital transformation and business growth.
  • Proven track record in education and capability development.
  • Strong leadership in cross-sector strategic initiatives.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic technology consultant with expertise in digital transformation and education sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

ConsultingTechnologyDigital StrategyBusiness GrowthEducationTrainingBusiness DevelopmentSafety ManagementOperational ExcellenceSap Implementation

Other Skills

AEROSPACE FUNDAMENTALS AND ELECTRONICSAEROSPACE SYSTEMSBUILD WEB 2.0 APPLICATIONCCA/CLUBS AND SOCIETIES (ENTREPRENEURSHIP)CCA/CLUBS AND SOCIETIES (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)CCA/CLUBS AND SOCIETIES (PUBLIC SPEAKING)CCA/CLUBS AND SOCIETIES (ROBOTICS)Certified Scrum Master (CSM)Client RelationsCommercial AviationEnrichment/ADVANCED ELECTIVE MODULE (AEROSPACE FUNDAMENTALS AND ELECTRONICS)Enrichment/ADVANCED ELECTIVE MODULE (AEROSPACE SYSTEMS)Enrichment/ADVANCED ELECTIVE MODULE (BUILD WEB 2.0 APPLICATION)Enrichment/ELECTIVE MODULE (SMALL BUSINESS OPERATIONS)Enrichment/LEADERSHIP

About

I am an entrepreneur, board member, and technology consultant with leadership experience spanning consulting, digital solutions, retail entertainment, aviation, education, and non-profit governance. Across corporate, startup, and community environments, I focus on one consistent mission: enabling organisations and individuals to grow with clarity, capability, and purpose. Currently, I serve as: - Managing Partner, TechUP Consulting Group — driving global initiatives across consulting, education, social responsibility, investments, and technology - Partner, BCD Ventures — overseeing lifestyle and retail brands including Ninja Arcade and Snack & Toy Attack - Partner & Principal Consultant, TechUP.sg — leading digital strategy, web innovation, and business growth for startups, SMEs, and enterprises - MOE-registered STEM & Soft Skills Trainer — equipping future-ready talent through applied technology education - Board Member, Vertical Care Services — contributing to governance and community impact - Aviation Professional (A320 & E190-E2) — upholding safety, discipline, and operational excellence in safety-critical environments My work sits at the intersection of strategy, technology, people, and execution—bringing together commercial growth with meaningful societal contribution. [Core Focus Areas] - Strategic growth, partnerships, and ecosystem building - Digital transformation, consulting, and innovation - Leadership, governance, and capability development - Cross-sector execution from startup to enterprise - Safety-critical decision-making and operational excellence [Let’s Connect] I’m always open to conversations around: - Strategic partnerships - Technology and digital initiatives - Education, training, and capability building - Investment or growth opportunities - Board or advisory roles I’m always looking to connect with leaders operating at this same intersection. If this resonates, let’s talk about how we can turn our shared values into measurable growth.

Experience

16 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
6 yrs 11 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 6 mos
Current Experience

Techup consulting group

Managing Partner

Dec 2024Present · 1 yr 6 mos · Singapore · On-site

  • TechUP Consulting Group : Consulting | Social Responsibility | Education | Investments | Technology
  • TechUP Consulting Group (TUCG) is a global technology consulting firm committed to driving growth and empowering individuals and businesses to reach their highest potential. This is accomplished through the diverse range of services provided across TUCG’s Lines of Business (LOBs).
  • What We Believe -
  • TechUP Consulting Group (TUCG) champions the principle of a circular economy, emphasizing that enhanced productivity drives meaningful contributions to society.
  • This is achieved through our various line-of-business (LOBs):
  • Consulting (TechUP Consulting)
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (TechUP Foundation)
  • Education (TechUP University)
  • Investments (TechUP Ventures)
  • Technology (TechUP Solutions)
ConsultingSocial ResponsibilityEducationInvestmentsTechnology

Bcd ventures pte. ltd.

Partner

Dec 2024Present · 1 yr 6 mos · Singapore · On-site

  • BCD VENTURES PTE. LTD. is the holding Company for the following brands:
  • NINJA ARCADE
  • SNACK & TOYS ATTACK
  • Ninja Arcade (8 Locations Islandwide) -
  • Ninja Arcade is a modern arcade concept in Singapore offering immersive claw machines, prize games, and interactive entertainment for all ages. We focus on creating fun, accessible, and high-energy experiences in prime lifestyle locations.
  • Snack & Toy Attack (Marina Square, Tiong Bahru, Woodlands) -
  • Snack & Toy Attack brings trending international snacks, collectibles, Pokémon cards, and blind boxes to Singapore shoppers. With multiple retail locations, we curate fun, viral products that excite collectors, families, and pop-culture fans.

Education industry

Freelance Trainer (AERONAUTICS / STEM / SOFT SKILLS)

Mar 2021Present · 5 yrs 3 mos · Singapore

  • I am a current MOE-registered Instructor (holding the roles of Lead and Senior Trainer) with deep knowledge and proven expertise in delivering STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) courses to tertiary institutions.
  • Some of the STEM courses (products) that I deliver:
  • CoderZ
  • SAM Labs
  • SPIKE Prime
  • Strawbees
  • WeDo 2.0
  • EV3
  • Microbit
  • KUBO
  • Scratch
  • And many more!
STEM EducationSoft Skills TrainingEducationTraining

Techup.sg

Partner & Principal Consultant

Jun 2020Present · 6 yrs · Singapore

  • TechUP is a web development and web design company headquartered in Singapore. Our team is made up of web developers, designers, startup founders and consultants. We are passionate about helping startups, budding entrepreneurs, and small businesses go digital as well as strengthen the digital capabilities of larger firms. Collectively, we have over 15 years of experience developing web and digital solutions.
  • Responsibilities:
  • Leads and develops key business domains, owning strategic planning, execution, and cross-domain growth across core and adjacent areas.
  • Developing high-level business relations and high-impact projects.
  • Leading large teams and generating new business ideas.
Digital StrategyWeb InnovationBusiness Growth

Hitchplanner

Business Development Director

Jan 2020Present · 6 yrs 5 mos · Singapore

  • HitchPlanner was founded in Year 2018 with the intentions to help you coordinate and plan your wedding on our all-in-one platform. We link wedding parties with the best wedding vendors, wedding vendors with a large community of clients and help everyone to have seamless wedding experience, whether you’re the bride or the entertainment, the groomsman or the celebrant.
  • Responsibilities:
  • Entrusted with building relationships and provide strategic direction to help companies grow and profit.
  • Focus on building and guiding relationships both internally and externally with sales and marketing teams, vendors, etc.
Business Development

Aviation industry

Aviator / Aviation Consultant (A320 & E190-E2)

Jan 2017Present · 9 yrs 5 mos · Singapore

  • Responsibilities:
  • Entrusted with the responsibility of the safe passage of passengers.
  • Key attributes I possess: Safe and Responsible; Energetically Efficient; Consistently Can Do; Genuinely Care; One Team
  • Possess a high degree of analytical skills.
  • Uphold the highest standards of safety and professionalism, bringing a positive, collaborative mindset to every flight. Emphasize disciplined operations, clear communication, and effective teamwork to ensure safe, efficient, and customer-focused outcomes.

Maritime and port authority of singapore

2 roles

Assistant Manager (Human Resource)

Promoted

Mar 2013Mar 2014 · 1 yr · Singapore

  • Responsibilities:
  • Conduct road shows and scholarship fairs at top secondary schools and junior colleges.
  • Conceptualize and manage external vendors in the development of branding collaterals and publicity materials.
  • Manage and administer annual scholarship and sponsorship exercises.
  • Manage administrative matters for scholars, sponsored students and officers.
  • Manage engagement of scholars, sponsored students and officers.
  • Manage internships for scholars and industrial attachments for Polytechnic students.
Safety ManagementOperational Excellence

Systems Analyst

Mar 2012Feb 2013 · 11 mos · Singapore

  • Responsibilities:
  • Manage multiple projects running in parallel that are undertaken by contract staff and external vendors.
  • Involve in the full system implementation lifecycle (analyse phase to support phase) of projects.
  • Manage internal and external client interactions.

Vertical care services

Board Member

Aug 2009Present · 16 yrs 10 mos · Singapore

  • VCS is a not-for-profit voluntary welfare organization registered with the Registry of Societies (2176/2005 WEL).
  • I serve in various Board Positions within this non-profit Organization.

Accenture

Analyst

Aug 2009Sep 2011 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Singapore

  • Period: February 2011 to September 2011
  • Project: SAP Human Resource (HR) Implementation
  • Industry: Finance
  • Role: HR Functional Team Member
  • Responsibilities:
  • Configure, build and test the SAP HR application or technical architecture components.
  • Develop common test data for User Acceptance Test (UAT).
  • Lead end users in pre-UAT presentation and system demonstration.
  • Manage client interactions.
  • Period: August 2009 to February 2011
  • Project: SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Implementation
  • Industry: Shipping
  • Role: CRM Functional Team Member
  • Responsibilities:
  • Involve in the full system implementation lifecycle (analyse phase to support phase) for this project.
  • Configure, build and test the Marketing Module of the SAP CRM application or technical architecture components.
  • Specialities within the Marketing Module - Marketing Plan/Calendar, Campaigns, Mail Forms, Surveys And Evaluation Of Survey Results, External List Management, Segmentation.
  • Lead end users in system demonstration and training.
  • Manage offshore developers in the development and delivery of solutions.
  • Manage client interactions.
SAP HR ImplementationSAP CRM ImplementationSAP Implementation

Qut (queensland university of technology)

University Tutor

Feb 2008Oct 2008 · 8 mos · Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

  • I tutored the following modules:
  • 1) IT Professional Studies (Undergraduate)
  • Responsibilities:
  • To develop the students’ professional skills and capabilities by providing theoretical and practical opportunities in the following areas: team dynamics, team processes and procedures, effective oral and written communication, ethical and social responsibilities of the IT professional, information literacy and lifelong learning skills.
  • 2) Core Project Implementation (Undergraduate)
  • Responsibilities:
  • To lead students in making the transition from the undergraduate curriculum to professional practice, allowing students to: acquire specific technical skills; enhance their ability to work in a team; and understand the process of project management
  • To extend the students’ development of professional, technical and teamwork skills required by IT professionals in practice; and to assist students in understanding the process of project implementation.
  • 3) IT Project Management (Postgraduate)
  • Responsibilities:
  • To lead students in making the transition from the undergraduate curriculum to professional practice, allowing students to: acquire specific technical skills; enhance their ability to work in a team; and understand the process of project management. The above is achieved via weekly tutorials.
  • To prepare students for the management of IT projects by facilitating discussions on IT project management issues.

Education

QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

Master of Information Technology (Research) — Information Technology (Information Systems)

Jan 2007Jan 2009

QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

Bachelor of Information Technology (Information Systems) — Information Technology (Information Systems)

Jan 2006Jan 2006

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