Syed Shayaan Ali
Seattle,WA
Summary
Motivated and disciplined Bioengineering student at the University of Washington with a global background and a strong work ethic. I bring resilience, adaptability, and a drive to continuously learn and improve. I thrive in fast-paced, challenging environments and am passionate about applying engineering principles to solve real-world biological and medical problems. Always eager to take on new skills and contribute meaningfully to any team or project.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sergeant
Singapore Police Force
04.2024 - 08.2025
-Posted as a GRF Officer to Marina Bay Neighborhood Police Centre, Central Police Division and was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
Served as a first responder to emergency (999) calls and conducted regular patrols to prevent, deter and detect criminal l activity across key areas, including Marina Bay, the Central Business District (CBD), Boat Quay and Bugis.
Awards & Accomplishments:
-Received the prestigious Commanders Award a commendation for outstanding achievements or actions, often awarded for specific operations or initiatives that significantly impact policing efforts, such as proactive patrols or innovative solutions that improve performance, five times throughout my service.
- Received the highly prestigious Commissioners Award which recognizes individuals and teams for outstanding work, meritorious service, and leadership, while also honoring members of the public for their public-spiritedness, once.
Special Constable
Singapore Police Force
01.2024 - 04.2024
Completed the selective and intensive Ground Response Force (GRF) officers course in the Home Team Academy
Skills learned:
Firearms Handling, Small Unit Tactics, Chemical Safety, Explosives Safety, Explosives Detection, Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Trainee Special Constable
Singapore Police Force
10.2023 - 01.2024
Completed the rigorous 14- week Police Officers Basic Course (193rd Intake)
Achievements and Contributions:
- Achieved the classification of Marksman Shooting with the Taurus Revolver
- Appointed as Medical Officer for my squadron
- Selected to become a Ground Response Force Officer for Central Police Division (2.3% Selected of a cohort of 300)
Skills learned:
Criminal Law, Team Leadership, Law Enforcement, Self Defense, Public Safety
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bioengineering
University of Washington
SEATTLE06-2029
GCE A Levels - Mathematics A, Geography A, Biology B, Physics C
Gems Jumeirah College
Dubai, UAE06.2023
I/GCSE - Mathematics 9/A Further Maths A, Physics 8/A Biology 8/A Chemistry 8/A Economics A, Computer Science B, Geography A, English Language 8/A English Literature 7/A
Gems Jumeirah College
Dubai, UAE06.2021
Accomplishments
- Youth Empowerment and Services Awards International Literacy Day - 12th grade
- Received an award from the Consulate General of India Dubai for drafting an informational booklet and caregiver’s guide on Alzheimer’s disease and translating into Urdu to distribute in less-developed areas of Karachi, Pakistan
- United Kingdom Mathematics Trust Competition – 9th- 12th grade
- Silver at intermediate level, only 16%
- Bronze at senior level, only 25%
- American Math Competition (AMC) 12 - ranked 12th nationally – 11th grade
- Top 5 gold achievement certificate: top 5 students in school – 12th grade
- Teacher Lecture Series- JC gifted & talented only 10% cohort selected – 9th- 10th grade
Certification
- Completed home team first aid course with BCLS, CPR and AED training at Singapore First Aid Training Centre
- National Service Basic Leadership Course, Singapore – Post 12th grade
- Perfected physical training, trekking, team building exercises, tactical paintball, rowing as well as duathlon
- Online Course-Industrial Biotechnology by University of Manchester on Coursera – Post 12th grade
- Online Course-From Science to Business by Technical University of Munich on Edx – Post 12th grade
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCIES
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Limited Working
Timeline
Sergeant
Singapore Police Force
04.2024 - 08.2025
Special Constable
Singapore Police Force
01.2024 - 04.2024
Trainee Special Constable
Singapore Police Force
10.2023 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Bioengineering
University of Washington
GCE A Levels - Mathematics A, Geography A, Biology B, Physics C
Gems Jumeirah College
I/GCSE - Mathematics 9/A Further Maths A, Physics 8/A Biology 8/A Chemistry 8/A Economics A, Computer Science B, Geography A, English Language 8/A English Literature 7/A
Gems Jumeirah College
INTERESTS
Basketball, Travelling, Reading, Weight Lifting and Physical Training
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Open Day Tour Guide Gems Jumeirah College Dubai, U.A.E, welcomed and guided new students and parents around the school and addressed inquiries
- Local Mosque Food Drive Dubai, participated annually during Ramadan
- SOCISE Food Drive Dubai, managed 3 major food drives at labor camps providing food to over 500 labourers
- Guinness World Record Longest Aqua Yoga Marathon, facilitator of the event in collaboration with KCS Foundation. New world record was set for 24 hours underwater yoga
- Volunteer, Old Library Dubai, volunteered for 13 weeks and assisted visitors, re-shelved books and completed administrative tasks for the library
- Leadership Gibran House Captain
- Jumeirah College Year Council Representative
- Deputy House Captain
- Jumeirah College Peer Mentoring Program for all GCSE Subjects