Thiam Soon Chew
About Thiam Soon Chew
Thiam Soon Chew is a Cybersecurity Engineer with extensive experience in software design and cybersecurity, currently working at Motional since 2020. He has held various roles in companies such as Philips, Delphi, and Aptiv, specializing in securing autonomous driving systems and vehicle embedded systems.
Work at Motional
Thiam Soon Chew has been employed at Motional as a Cybersecurity Engineer since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the security of autonomous driving systems. He utilizes advanced cybersecurity practices to protect vehicle embedded systems and web applications hosted on AWS from potential cyber threats.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Before joining Motional, Thiam Soon Chew worked at Aptiv as a Cybersecurity and Functional Safety professional from 2017 to 2020. His earlier experience includes a role at Delphi, where he served as a Cybersecurity expert from 2016 to 2017 and as a Functional Safety Manager from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, he worked as a Senior Engineer in Systems Engineering at Delphi from 2008 to 2016.
Software Engineering Background
Thiam Soon Chew began his career at Philips, where he held various software design roles. He worked as a Software Design Engineer for 8 months in 2000 and then as a Senior Software Design Engineer from 2001 to 2006. He continued his career at Philips as a Senior Software Design Engineer - Software Design & Development for 5 years, contributing to software design and development projects.
Education and Expertise
Thiam Soon Chew holds a Master of Technology in Software Engineering from the National University of Singapore, which he completed from 2003 to 2005. He also earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering from Nanyang Technological University, graduating in 2000. His educational background supports his expertise in cybersecurity, particularly in securing autonomous driving systems and implementing Secure Development Lifecycle practices.
Cybersecurity Skills and Practices
Thiam Soon Chew specializes in cybersecurity practices that enhance the security of autonomous driving technologies. He employs Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) within Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. He stays updated on the latest trends in information and automotive cybersecurity, ensuring that he maintains effective security measures.