From 2019 to 2022, I worked as a Project Specialist and Software Engineer at General Resources Company (GRC), a prominent professional engineering services firm headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. GRC specializes in the demanding railway industry across Asia, offering comprehensive services spanning Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Testing, and Consulting (EPC+). My time there involved supporting major infrastructure projects, including work related to the Taipei MRT system and the significant Hong Kong to Shenzhen railway line initiative.

My role was a unique hybrid, leveraging my technical skills within the complex environment of large-scale construction and engineering projects. While based primarily in the main office in Neihu, Taipei, solving technical challenges and developing software, I also engaged in fieldwork when necessary to support on-site operations.

Key Contributions & Responsibilities:

• Software Development for Bidding: I engineered and implemented critical software solutions tailored for managing and streamlining bid submissions for construction projects. This directly supported the management of over 150 active contracts, optimizing essential pre-project workflows.
• Process Automation: A key focus was automating the bidding processes. This initiative yielded a 30% increase in efficiency and accuracy, enhancing GRC’s competitiveness and the success rate of project bids within the construction management lifecycle.
• Technical Specifications & Compliance: I established detailed technical specifications for the bid automation software, which played a crucial role in significantly reducing submission errors and ensuring adherence to rigorous industry standards.
• Improving Project Collaboration: I drove the adoption and utilization of project management tools like Jira and Confluence within GRC’s construction teams. This fostered greater transparency and communication, resulting in an 18% acceleration in project completion timelines.
• Fieldwork & Data Integration: My responsibilities included conducting fieldwork to gather critical project data. This hands-on approach empowered on-site teams with actionable information, contributing to a 25% increase in meeting project deadlines – vital for achieving construction milestones effectively.
• Technical Problem-Solving: Given the international nature of the projects and associated language barriers, my role heavily emphasized technical contributions. I tackled numerous coding projects and resolved complex computer-related issues, providing essential support across various project facets.

My journey with GRC concluded following the company’s merger with MitAc. Coupled with the global shifts during the COVID-19 pandemic, I decided to relocate to the Bay Area, California. This experience at GRC was invaluable, providing deep insights into the Asian railway sector, the intricacies of large-scale international engineering projects, and the impactful application of software engineering and automation in a specialized industrial domain.