My experience
About meÂ
Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of working across two very different worlds of risk — the public sector, where risk decisions shape communities and public trust, and financial sector, where risk is embedded in every system, project, product launch, and strategic call an organisation makes. What ties both together isn’t the frameworks or the policies. It’s the mindset.
A risk mindset isn’t about expecting the worst. It’s about seeing risks clearly — understanding how they emerge, interact, and evolve — and managing them consciously.
The name comes from an old practice in coal mining. Before modern sensors existed, miners brought canaries underground. The birds were more sensitive to toxic gases than humans — if the canary stopped singing, it was time to get out. CanarySG borrows that logic. In a world of accelerating risk — cyber threats, supply chain shocks, geopolitical spillovers — the signals are usually there before the damage is. This blog is about learning to read them early, translate them to a Singapore context, and act before the air runs out.
Why is it called CanarySG?
CanarySG is my space to connect real-world developments to what they mean for Singapore, and to break down risk management in a way that's practical rather than academic. Writing helps me clarify ideas, reinforce lessons, and keep my thinking sharp in a field that never stands still.
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I often reflect on how events around the world — from geopolitical tensions to technological disruptions — ripple through to our economy, our businesses, and our daily lives. Thinking through those connections is, to me, one of the most valuable parts of building a risk-aware perspective.
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As a tech person myself, I use AI tools to help organise, draft, and refine — but the perspectives here are my own. Whether you're a fellow risk professional, a business leader, or simply curious about how the world works, you're welcome here. I write the way I think: plainly, practically, and with genuine curiosity.