Eryn Ngai

In the article “IoT based Smart Parking Systems for Smart Cities”, hIOTron (n.d.)(2020), claims that effective management of parking space will prevent traffic congestion. Smart parking utilizes sensors installed on lots to detect lot availability. Smart parking can be used in offices and shopping malls. Occupants can book in advance the desired lot while receiving real time accessibility. When the sensors confirm a vacant lot, the car will be parked automatically. For an IoT solution, it must make it easy to transfer field data to the cloud at low cost and increased ROI. Challenges faced include real upfront costs, as in-ground sensors can incur additional cost of two parking systems. Smart parking authentication is done using an RFID tag and data collected is reserved in the cloud. The app would find a vacant lot and send the location to the user after registration is completed. Optimal parking is achieved with minimal time and effort while enhancing the user’s experience.   Revi...

Subject: A Self-Introduction Letter Dear Prof Blackstone, My name is Eryn Ngai En Ning and I am writing this introductory letter that I hope allows you to get to know me better. I am a recent Integrated Facility Management (IFM) graduate from Temasek Polytechnic. Prior to entering Temasek Polytechnic, I have always been interested in business and had the intention to pursue a diploma in Accountancy. As I did not do well for my O'levels, I had to look for other alternatives. I came across IFM and decided to give a try as the modules seemed interesting. Modules such as Facilities Operation and Maintenance and Fire Safety Management made me realise that I am someone who is more interested in operations and maintenance. My interest has allowed me to embark on this journey to pursue a degree in Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering. One communication strength that I possess is being a good listener. I am always willing to lend my listening ear to my friends and family. For example, dur...

"I contend that we (engineers) are undervalued because of our widespread inability to explain what we do to the general public (and why it is important). It is one of the hardest goals to accomplish, to be able to boil down difficult concepts into a short and easily understood presentation or elevator pitch." M arybeth Miceli, President, Miceli Infrastructure Consulting, USA (2011) Engineers often use complicated engineering knowledge to solve problems around us. We focus more on learning engineering-related concepts, and often do have time to spend on improving our communication skills. In the engineering industry, it is a difficult challenge to explain things and concepts using simple terms. Hence, if we are given enough time and resources to build up our communication skills, we will be able to give better presentations and elevator pitches. Written by: Eryn