Siew Yoon Tan
About Siew Yoon Tan
Siew Yoon Tan is a Senior Technical Regulation Specialist at Ofcom, where she has worked since 2011. She has extensive experience in spectrum management and regulation, having previously held positions at Ofcom and Radiocom.
Work at Ofcom
Siew Yoon Tan has been employed at Ofcom since 2011, currently holding the position of Senior Technical Regulation Specialist. In this role, Tan has been involved in significant projects, including the assessment of costs associated with the 700 MHz clearance program. Prior to this position, Tan served as the International Policy Manager from 2007 to 2011, where responsibilities included developing international policy frameworks. Additionally, Tan worked as a Senior Innovation Engineer from 2003 to 2007, providing technical and regulatory advice on spectrum management.
Previous Experience at Radiocom
Before joining Ofcom, Siew Yoon Tan worked at Radiocom as a Graduate Engineer from 2001 to 2003 in Bucuresti, Romania. This early experience contributed to Tan's foundational knowledge in engineering and technical regulation, which has been applied in subsequent roles in the telecommunications sector.
Education and Expertise
Siew Yoon Tan studied at Northumbria University from 1998 to 2001, focusing on Electronics, Engineering, and Communications. This educational background provided a strong technical foundation that supports Tan's expertise in spectrum management and regulatory frameworks within the telecommunications industry.
Technical Contributions and Projects
Throughout the career at Ofcom, Siew Yoon Tan has contributed to various technical projects. Notably, Tan developed and implemented regulations for license-exempt spectrum in the 60 GHz band, facilitating the opening of the 66-71 GHz spectrum for license-exempt wireless services, including 5G. Additionally, Tan managed and oversaw technical studies related to future spectrum requirements for IMT and mobile power increase at 1.8 GHz, and played a key role in the framework for implementing white space devices in the UK.