Applying an Engineering Mindset to Build AI Tools and Quiz Night hosted by IET Singapore Local Network
About
We invite the speaker, Bjorn to share how he uses his engineering mindset and technical problem-solving skills to drive himself throughout his career. He will present some lessons he learnt in his career as a sales engineer in oil and gas industry as well as an educator, to enable him to excel in his job. Besides, we have an interactive quiz to create interactive with attendees and lighten the mood as we are approaching the year end.
Title: From Engineering to Investing: Applying an Engineering Mindset to Build AI Tools
Synopsis
How can engineering skills shape a career beyond the engineering industry?
Bjorn shares his journey from five years as a sales engineer in the oil and gas industry to investing and education. He explores how his engineering mindset and technical problem-solving skills helped him navigate this transition and build AI tools for investing that are now used by over 1,000 people.
The session follows his approach to turning complex problems into practical solutions: breaking down research tasks, identifying where technology can help, and using AI to develop, test, and refine tools. Through his experience, Bjorn shows how an engineering foundation can support new career paths and the practical application of AI.
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Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
30 Nov 2026
6:30pm - 10:00pm
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Organiser
- Singapore Local Network
Further Information
Notice for Registration
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Speakers
Bjorn Ng
Educator
Bjorn is an engineer by training who spent five years as a sales engineer in the oil and gas industry with one of the world’s largest US-listed engineering companies.
Now a full-time investor and investing educator, he applies his engineering mindset, technical skills, and structured approach to problem-solving to build AI tools for investing. These tools are now used by over 1,000 people.
He has more than 10 years of investing experience and previously led a team of mentors at a top investing education academy in Singapore. He has taught over 1,000 students and coached more than 200 private clients.
Programme
• 6:30pm – Registration and networking
• 7:30pm – Presentation on “From Engineering to Investing: Applying an Engineering Mindset to Build AI Tools”
• 8:15pm – Quiz Night session
• 9:00pm – Appreciation, group photography, Networking
• 10:00pm - Event conclusion