Leonard Hio is a highly skilled software engineer and former infantry officer with significant experience in both academia and the tech industry. Holding a Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) from the National University of Singapore, Leonard served as a teaching assistant for the CS2020 module, guiding undergraduate students in algorithm design. Leonard’s professional career includes roles as a software engineer and senior software engineer at notable companies such as Meta and Facebook, where innovative projects, including the successful migration of a web-based Case Management System to a Ruby on Rails framework, have been achieved. Additionally, Leonard's military experience as a Lieutenant in the Singapore Armed Forces involved logistics management and the welfare of personnel, showcasing strong leadership skills.