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Kingston Chan
Head of Art Department | Program Director
Kingston Chan is a Concept Development Artist, Art Director, and Educator with over two decades of experience in games, movies, animation, and art production design.
Kingston commenced his role as an educator in 2005 when he was invited to develop curriculums for game art, conceptual design, and digital painting at top schools in the field, eventually serving as Senior Art Director at FZD School of Design for the past 14 years. Previously, Kingston has worked extensively in Japan as a Game Artist at SEGA Co. and Koei Tecmo. Upon returning to Singapore, he was appointed as Art Lead at several local game companies to set up next gen 3D pipelines.
Kingston believes in the importance of learning art fundamentals and design problem solving, especially in our world of everchanging technology. His broad industry expertise combined with a persistent curiosity in new technologies and work processes shows his dedication in advancing our next generation of artists and designers.
Kingston Chan
Head of Art Department | Program Director
Damien Soh
Art Director
Damien Soh is a visual artist based in Singapore, specializing in digital illustration. His versatile skill set also extends to freelance work for multinational corporations like Unilever, encompassing roles in visual development and art direction. Having worked as the lead illustrator for the short animation “Pagoda of Peril” for Universal Studios Singapore in 2018, Damien recently made his solo exhibition debut with “The Banquet” at Art Outreach Singapore, hosted at Gilman Barracks.
Damien Soh
Art Director
Marthin Agusta
Lecturer
Marthin is a Creative Director, Art Director, and Digital Sculptor specializing in premium collectibles, with 17 years of industry experience. He began his career as a Game Artist at Ubisoft Singapore before transitioning into the world of premium collectibles.
Over the years, he has sculpted high-end statues featuring iconic characters from Marvel, DC, Transformers, and CAPCOM. He has also held key creative leadership roles as Art Director at XM Studios and Creative Director at Mighty Jaxx, where he contributed to the development and creative direction of collectible products and IP-driven projects.
Marthin Agusta
Lecturer
Tze Wei Foo
Lecturer
A concept artist with 20 years of industry experience in entertainment design, Tze Wei has provided visual solutions to a variety of organizations across various industries within gaming, animation, print and collectables.
Tze Wei Foo
Lecturer
Eduardo Pena
Mentor
Eduardo is a Production Designer, Art Director, and Educator. He has an impressive track record in the entertainment industry, making notable contributions to renowned production companies such as Weta Workshop, LUCASFILM, Blur Studio, Triggerfish Animation, and many more. Having worked on blockbuster titles such as the Hobbit Trilogy, Deadpool 2, and Ready Player One, he was invited as a TEDx Speaker in 2018 to share his passion for entertainment design and worldbuilding. In addition to his accomplishments, Eduardo has actively collaborated on projects related to design sustainability and education; he has previously served as an Art Director at FZD School of Design and has taught concept art courses at various other institutions.
Eduardo Pena
Mentor
Felix Tisch
Mentor
Felix Tisch is a Concept Artist, Art Director, and Illustrator with an MFA from the Offenbach University of Art and Design. He specializes in helping indie studios craft strong visual identities and has spent six years shaping over 15 brands.
His world-building expertise has contributed to projects within the Warhammer 40K universe, including Imperium Maledictum (the best-selling sci-fi TTRPG of 2023). Felix also has experience teaching with FZD, sharing industry insights with aspiring artists.
Felix Tisch
Mentor
Tonia Yau
Mentor
Tonia is a Concept Artist and Educator. With a background in Architecture, she started out in Sydney working as a Scenic Artist and Set Designer for AFTRS, as well as an Architectural Designer at Practec Group. She moved to Singapore to pursue Concept Art and graduated from the FZD School of Design.
With a passion for environment design and worldbuilding, she currently works as a concept artist and lecturer at MAGES Institute.
Tonia Yau
Mentor
Justin Ho
Lecturer
Justin is a Master’s Degree holder in Game Arts and Design from University of Hertfordshire with 7 years of working experience in the Creative Industry as a CG/3D Artist. He has also worked on a wide repertoire of projects with international renowned brands such as Japan Digital Entertainment (SGames), SAF and other Singapore Government linked companies in making 3D assets. With a passion to teach, Justin aims to inspire future artists to explore and expand the horizons of what is possible.
Justin Ho
Lecturer
Darius Cheong
Lecturer | Concept Artist
Darius Cheong is a multidisciplinary concept designer, art director, and illustrator specializing in themed entertainment and immersive experiences.
With over a decade of experience, he has contributed to global projects spanning theme parks, exhibitions, and branded environments, including collaborations with leading studios such as The Walt Disney Company and Universal Creative.
Driven by strong storytelling and visual development skills, Darius creates compelling worlds that engage audiences across physical and digital platforms.
His work blends creativity with strategic thinking, bringing concepts to life through detailed art direction, concept design, and immersive narrative experiences.
Darius Cheong
Lecturer | Concept Artist
Alvin Gan
Lecturer
Alvin brings a wealth of expertise and teaching experience in the field of digital arts, with over 4 years of dedicated commitment to guiding students in their creative journeys. His extensive background as a Lead Modeller/3D Artist and Senior Lighter for studios, where he contributed to the production of short films and TV series, has honed his skills in delivering high-quality visual experiences.
Alvin Gan
Lecturer
Rahul Nath
Immersive Media Specialist | Lecturer & Mentor
Rahul Nath is an accomplished Creative Director, Immersive Media Specialist, Game Designer, and Educator with more than 19 years of industry and academic experience in game development, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), extended reality (XR), immersive media, digital twins, and real-time 3D technologies.
Throughout his career, Mr. Nath has led the development of numerous commercial games and immersive technology projects, collaborating with internationally recognized organizations such as Ubisoft, Meta, CD Projekt Red, and LAI Games.
His expertise spans game design and production, virtual and extended reality technologies, virtual production, motion capture systems, Unreal Engine development, digital twins, immersive environments, and experiential design.
He possesses substantial industry and educational experience that directly supports the delivery of programmes related to Game Design, Virtual Production, Immersive Media, XR Technologies, Interactive Media Development, and Digital Content Creation.
His extensive industry engagement and curriculum development experience ensure that learners receive current, industry-relevant knowledge and practical skills aligned with workforce requirements.
Rahul Nath
Immersive Media Specialist | Lecturer & Mentor
Tan Kang Soon
Lecturer & Mentor
Tan Kang Soon possesses a breadth of experience across industry and academic settings, contributing to projects in game development, artificial intelligence, computer vision, and simulation systems. His professional experience spans technical leadership, game entrepreneurship, research, and curriculum development.
He has been involved in the design and deployment of real-world educational and industrial solutions, bringing together practical industry expertise and academic knowledge. His diverse background enables him to bridge the gap between emerging technologies and applied learning.
These competencies support his capability to deliver advanced-level training in Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Game Development.
Tan Kang Soon
Lecturer & Mentor
Steve Ng
Cybersecurity Specialist & Programme Mentor
A visionary in Cybersecurity and AI, Steve transforms complex tech into business innovation. With 28+ years of leadership across cybersecurity, generative AI, and cloud computing, he blends deep technical expertise with strategic insight.
As Founder of SporeX.AI, he pioneers scalable AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, including the GPT-powered MITRE ATT&CK Copilot presented at the 2024 Asia Pacific ATT&CK Workshop. An alumnus of NUS Business School and Quantic, Steve stands for clarity, conviction, and innovation in every venture.
Steve Ng
Cybersecurity Specialist & Programme Mentor
Jack- Ng Weng Yew
Associate Trainer | Cybersecurity & IT Specialist
With over 15 years of experience in the education and technology sectors, Jack Ng brings deep industry knowledge and a passion for teaching to every class he leads. From his early days as an IT Executive supporting regional offices in Japan, Hong Kong, and Malaysia, to spearheading product development and departmental growth at private institutions, Jack has consistently delivered impact through innovation and education.
Jack’s career took a pivotal turn when he ventured into Computer-Based Training (CBT), training professionals in Singapore and the U.S. in a multinational financial institution. His ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible learning has since become a trademark of his teaching.
In the past five years, Jack has focused his efforts on cybersecurity education, becoming a trusted instructor at Temasek Polytechnic and several professional training providers including NTUC LearningHub, Training Vision, and BridgingMinds Network. He specialises in EC-Council certifications such as CEH, CHFI, CND, and CCSE, and has consistently received strong positive feedback for his clear instruction, real-world applications, and hands-on labs.
Jack is a certified EC-Council Instructor and holds multiple certifications in cybersecurity, cloud security, and ethical hacking. He also holds a BA in Multimedia Studies from the University of South Australia, blending technical proficiency with engaging content design.
Jack- Ng Weng Yew
Associate Trainer | Cybersecurity & IT Specialist
Siew Zhi Zhong, Jerome
Visual Content Expert | AI Trainer
Visual Content Expert · Founder of CJ Pixels and Spark Social Lab
Jerome has spent over 15 years in animation, video production and photography. He contributed visual effects to Stranger Eyes, the film by Golden Leopard and Golden Horse-winning director Yeo Siew Hua that premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2024, and was projection mapping editor for Singapore’s National Day Parade 2023.
Through Spark Social Lab, he trains entrepreneurs in content creation and personal branding. He has produced more than 150 marketing videos and interactive 360° virtual tours for corporate clients – which is exactly the kind of work this course teaches you to do with AI.
Jerome is a trainer at MAGES Institute of Excellence.
Siew Zhi Zhong, Jerome
Visual Content Expert | AI Trainer
Rajesh Chakravarthy
Academic Director | AI & Immersive Technology Specialist
Rajesh Chakravarthy has worked in digital art, design and technology for 18 years, nine of them as an educator in creative media and tech schools. As Academic Director at MAGES Institute, he leads the school’s work in artificial intelligence and immersive technology.
Rajesh specialises in applying AI to real-world creative and business workflows, from generative AI tools for content production to AI-driven automation.
He is also a veteran AR/VR developer and an Unreal Engine Authorised Instructor. His work sits where design, technology and business meet, through ventures in prototyping, product development and education. His students have gone on to careers with prominent companies around the world.
Rajesh Chakravarthy
Academic Director | AI & Immersive Technology Specialist
Nanda Ye Aung
Lecturer | AI Systems & Real-Time Technology
Nanda Ye Aung brings extensive experience across the IT and education industries, especially in 3D graphic animation, game programming and game development. He has worked in the United States, India and Singapore.
His background in game programming gives him a practical grounding in agent behaviour and decision systems — the behaviour trees, state machines and rule-based logic that let software decide what to do next. He applies that foundation to AI systems.
Nanda is a Unity Certified Developer and an Unreal Engine Authorised Instructor, and holds certifications from Microsoft and Oracle. His clear communication makes him a valued lecturer at MAGES.
Nanda Ye Aung
Lecturer | AI Systems & Real-Time Technology
Rodney Loh
Mentor | Design Director, NextOfKin Creatives Pte Ltd
Rodney has been leading the multidisciplinary team as Founder, Strategist and Design Director at NextOfKin Creatives since 2008, which has served various Fortune 500 companies such as Dell, Techtronic Industries, Huawei, Kohler and HP. With almost 25 years of experience in the design industry, Rodney has worked on multiple projects for Creative and Philips Design (Singapore, Eindhoven, Hong Kong) before starting NextOfKin Creatives in 2008.
Rodney Loh
Mentor | Design Director, NextOfKin Creatives Pte Ltd
Lim Chee Koon
Lecturer | Senior Product Design Manager, Grab
With over 20 years’ of experience in the industry, Chee Koon has spearheaded transformative projects in Design & Technology for Grab Singapore, Anthrolab, Motorola and more, combined with 7 years of teaching experience as former Course Manager at Temasek Polytechnic. He has influenced industry standards as Vice President of the Usability Professionals Association (Singapore Chapter), and is personally passionate about Geriatic and Gerontology.
Lim Chee Koon
Lecturer | Senior Product Design Manager, Grab
Jason Khiang
Lecturer | CEO & Creative Director, Wahkao
With almost 18 years of experience in the industry, Jason has lent his design talents to clients such as Techtronic Industries, Scanteak Singapore, and Kohler. He has also served as the Design Care Team Lead for TEDxSingapore and has over 7 years of teaching experience at Ngee Ann Polytechnic (3+ years as Course Chair for Product Design and Innovation).
Jason Khiang
Lecturer | CEO & Creative Director, Wahkao
Xuanming Zhou
Mentor | Game Designer
Self-styled Game Development ‘Swiss Army Knife,’ Xuanming has an extensive passion-driven experience across art and programming for games with over 16 years of experience (over 9 years in teaching). He has worked most recently for Paradox Interactive on Stellaris, contributing to the Galactic Paragons expansion for the franchise as a Lead Game Designer. With nearly a decade of teaching experience, Xuanming has led teams of students to bring their game ideas to life.
Xuanming Zhou
Mentor | Game Designer
Thomas O’Dell
Adjunct Lecturer | AI & Systems Automation Specialist
Thomas O’Dell brings more than 25 years of experience in information technology and large-scale systems. At ICONIX International and Delcan Corporation in Toronto, Canada, he played a key role in developing the Automatic Fare Collection System for the Taiwan High Speed Rail in Taipei, a complex, high-volume automated system serving millions of passengers.
Today he specialises in AI and intelligent automation, applying that systems background to how organisations design and deploy AI-driven workflows.
Thomas has taught subjects including games programming at several Singapore institutions, and his industry experience shapes both his corporate training and his academic teaching.
Thomas O’Dell
Adjunct Lecturer | AI & Systems Automation Specialist
Jiang Anxiong, Jeffrey
Lecturer
Jeffrey is an Indie developer/generalist since 2007, mostly focused on gameplay, AI,UI/UX, Networking, Script Systems, and mobile programming. He has co-founded game studio Touch Dimensions Interactive and shipped notable games including Wizards and Wagons, Autumn Dynasty warlords, Huff and Puff and Totem Star.
Jiang Anxiong, Jeffrey
Lecturer
Manfred Lim ZJ
Lecturer | Web Developer
Manfred has 8 years of experience. He is the founder and CEO of Pillowseed, a Digital Solutions company. He is an expert in Frontend and Backend web development, capable of designing and developing websites and web applications. His notable projects include collaborating with PUB on their mobile application, partnering with Accenture for CPF’s website revamp, and assisting various SMEs with their websites, web applications, and digital marketing efforts.
Manfred Lim ZJ
Lecturer | Web Developer
Bernard Tang
Adjunct Lecturer
Bernard Tang is a passionate and driven cybersecurity professional with an unwavering commitment to continuous learning and personal growth. With a wealth of experience across academia and industry, Bernard brings an unparalleled ability to adapt swiftly to diverse challenges and environments. His dedication to knowledge-sharing is reflected in his aspiration to empower others as a cybersecurity trainer, equipping future IT professionals with the expertise to safeguard digital landscapes.
He is a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA) with accolades like the Excellence in Teaching Award and the Excellence in Pastoral Care Award from Singapore Polytechnic.
Bernard Tang
Adjunct Lecturer
JOSHUA TENGEO
Adjunct Lecturer
Joshua is a certified cybersecurity professional with over 18 years of industry experience, including 8 years specializing in offensive and defensive cyber strategies. Expert in advanced penetration testing, red team operations, and countering Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) using the MITRE ATT&CK framework and cyber kill chains.
Proficient in leveraging threat intelligence to develop proactive cybersecurity strategies, preempting and mitigating sophisticated threats. Extensive hands-on experience with CrowdStrike’s Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions, effectively managing and responding to high-severity incidents.
A dedicated contributor to local cybersecurity communities, staying ahead of emerging threats and bringing innovative solutions to the field. Passionate about sharing knowledge and empowering professionals with cutting-edge cybersecurity skills.
JOSHUA TENGEO
Adjunct Lecturer
Ayush Upadhyay
Lecturer | Director, Product Management
With approximately 9 years of experience in scaling B2C and B2B(SaaS) products, Ayush, a seasoned product manager at Nium, excels in enhancing the Instarem app and SME Portal. Ayush has successfully launched innovations like GrabWheels in Southeast Asia and PEDL by Zoomcar in India, implementing features for Zendesk’s Agent Workspace. He has led international launches and scaled diverse products. A mentor for aspiring PMs, he fosters innovation within product management, showcasing a passion for solving user needs and business goals.
Ayush Upadhyay
Lecturer | Director, Product Management
