Mun Soon Yap
About Mun Soon Yap
Mun Soon Yap is a Senior Software Engineer at National Instruments in Penang, Malaysia, with extensive experience in software engineering and project management.
Mun Soon Yap at National Instruments
Mun Soon Yap is a Senior Software Engineer at National Instruments, located in Penang, Malaysia. In his role, he serves as a Project Manager and Scrum Master for driver software development projects. He is responsible for managing Microsoft OEM Windows for PXI Embedded Controller projects. His position at National Instruments reflects significant expertise in software engineering and project management.
Previous Roles at Altera
Prior to his current position, Mun Soon Yap had an extensive career at Altera. He started as a Software Engineer from 2000 to 2002 and subsequently advanced through several roles, including Advanced Software Engineer (2002-2003), Senior Software Engineer (2003-2006), Supervising Member of Technical Staff (2006-2009), and finally, Design Manager (Software Engineering) / Senior MTS from 2009 to 2011. His progression at Altera spanned over a decade, showcasing vast experience in software engineering and managerial capacities.
Education and Expertise
Mun Soon Yap studied at Universiti Malaya, where he earned a Bachelor of Computer Science degree. He attended the university from 1997 to 2000. His educational background laid a strong foundation for his career in software engineering and technical leadership.
Pioneer Member of Data Acquisition Group
Mun Soon Yap was a founding member of the Data Acquisition group in Penang. He played a crucial role in developing user-mode and kernel-mode driver components and firmware for embedded processors. His contributions were instrumental in the successful release of the first Data Acquisition product in August 2013. Following this success, he transferred to the PXI Embedded Controller Group, where he continues to manage pivotal projects.