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CPT Ramakrishnan S/O Jagadesh
2013 SAF Academic Scholar
Staff Officer
203 Squadron
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Actuarial Science
and Mathematics,
University of Manchester, UK
Master of Science in Risk Management
and Financial Engineering,
Imperial College London, UK
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SAF ACADEMIC
SCHOLARSHIP
CHANGE IS A POWERFUL CONSTANT
CPT Ramakrishnan S/O Jagadesh takes Today, CPT Ramakrishnan is the project team
Singapore’s peace and stability very seriously. lead for iADOC Launchpad – an initiative by the
RSAF to leverage technology and drive
“Having been born and bred in Singapore, I innovation.
have reaped the benefits of living in a peaceful
Singapore. I hope that future generations can “Everyone involved has a unique role to play in
have similar or even better living standards. this shared responsibility, where every
Contributing to this cause through my work in individual element in the system needs to be
the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is very cooperative and work together. In this regard,
rewarding to me,” he shares. I think that the professionalism exhibited by
every soldier, sailor and airman in the SAF is
There are many factors that cemented CPT incredible. The willingness by every individual to
Ramakrishnan’s commitment to the Public contribute to the mission, along with the
Service. Not least of which was his time spent in discipline they uphold, set a standard which is
the UK studying for his bachelor’s degree at unparalleled by any other organisation.”
University of Manchester, and master’s degree
at Imperial College London. To the new talents who will champion new
chapters for the SAF, CPT Ramakrishnan’s advice
“My education in the UK exposed me to an is to be open to the opportunities offered and
environment that is different from what we make the most of them.
have in Singapore,” he explains. “Through this
experience, I came to understand the crucial “Approach projects with an open mind and put
role the SAF plays in Singapore’s society, not your best foot forward. Share your ideas and
only in ensuring peace and security, but also in perspectives openly and without hesitation –
contributing to other aspects of nation-building many of them could very well be highly
and our standing in the international stage.” beneficial to the SAF and hence, Singapore.”
Since his return to the Republic of Singapore Air
Force (RSAF), CPT Ramakrishnan has had
opportunities to build on Singapore’s defence
capabilities. Military officers are entrusted to
take on multiple tasks concurrently, each of
which calls for different skill sets and areas of
focus. He admits that while such dynamic career
experiences mean a steep learning curve, the
process becomes smoother as you take on and
push through these challenges. The key is to
stay motivated.
“Every responsibility handed to me is an
opportunity to develop myself. I value how
these tasks contribute to Singapore’s defence and
nation-building, which motivates me to carry
out my duties to the best of my abilities.”