Consultation Models, Leong Hon Wai, School of Computing, NUS

Research Consultancy and Advisory Services
A/P Leong Hon Wai, School of Computing, NUS

Consultancy Services

As part of the knowledge-and-technology transfer process, I offer a range of consultancy services for software and related technology-based companies. My areas of expertise are in

optimization algorithms for resource allocation and scheduling (RAS),
e-logistics areas such as supply chain execution,
performance tuning of complex software,
quality assessement for complex software.
VLSI CAD algorithms,
algorithms for computational biology problems,

Preferred Mode

I prefer consultancy/advisory roles that involves specialist research expertise or specialist software development niches. It is desirable that these can lead to longer term collaborative research efforts with longer term goals that serve to benefit not only the company but also the university/academic research community at large. (I am less interested in consultancy involving turn-key solution or systems since there are already many consultancy companies doing these work.)

Possible Models

I list below some possible models for undertaking consultancy and advisory roles.

Research Consultant
Provide specialized research advice and consultancy services to companies in the following areas of expertise:
- Resource Optimization and Scheduling,
- Logistics in supply-chain management,
- Quality Assessment of Complex Software
- Performance Enhancement of Complex Software
Consultancy Courses
Provide training and consultancy courses in areas not covered by the traditional training/consultancy institutes. Some of these are listed below.
- Algorithms for Software performance enhancement;
- Optimization for resource allocation and scheduling;
- Developing a Quality Assessment System Inhouse;
- Creative Problem Solving in Software Development Environment;
- Creative Thinking and Problem Solving;
The courses will impart practical knowledge and skills that we have gathered in these areas through research and teaching these topics to many generations of students in the university. Apart from the above, specialised courses on areas related to those listed above can be arranged.
IA Project Consultant:
This mode of IA Project Consultant is offered at the request of some companies that I have worked with. Typically, this is offered to companies that have IA (industrial attachment) projects with complex software development that requires specialized skills (such as optimization) and some amount of R&D.
These projects are suitable for Honours (4th-Year) research projects in our School of Computing, NUS. For these complex R&D projects, my involvement is that of consultant-supervisor to offer training, guidance, and direct supervision to the project student -- similar to the level of guidance I would give to Honours year students working on my research projects.
Research / Technical Advisor
Act as research advisor to technology-based companies (from startups to MNC's).
- Provide advice on technical and research directions and trends relevant to the company.
- Offer advice on performance indicators in operation efficiency and scalability.
- Provide extensive network to tap into expertises in various technical areas.

What's Right for You?

The model of consultation used and its frequency is, of course, subject to discussion with the company. My services may range from a single visit, to several regular visits, to a stand-by consultancy contract (retainer) for a pre-determined period.

If appropriate, these concultancy activities can be linked up with research activities that I undertake in the School of Computing. It can also lead to more formal longer-term research collaboration projects with the company.

Contact Information

My contact information are found in my homepage at http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/~leonghw or email me at leonghw@comp.nus.edu.sg.

Consultation Services, Leong Hon Wai, SoC, NUS