Swift Student Challenge Winner
WWDC23 · Singapore
One of five winners from Singapore among 375 global winners in Apple’s WWDC23 Swift Student Challenge.
Tristan Chay
DSTA Polytechnic & Ngee Ann Polytechnic Scholar · 2023 Apple Swift Student Challenge Winner · Instructor, Swift Accelerator Programme
About
Tristan Chay won the Swift Student Challenge in 2023 and graduated from Swift Accelerator Programme in 2023. After graduating, he has returned to help out with the programme as a mentor and subsequently became an Instructor, guiding his juniors through the full process of ideating and developing an app that solves a real-world problem.
In 2023, Tristan was named one of five winners from Singapore in Apple’s WWDC23 Swift Student Challenge, part of the 375 global winners that year. Tristan's experience with app development extends beyond just mentoring. He helped to develop CICU Genie, a mobile app designed for the Children's Intensive Care Unit at KK Women's and Children's Hospital. The app helps streamline access to critical medical resources, supporting healthcare professionals in high-pressure situations.
Highlights
CICU Genie
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Co-developed a mobile app for the Children’s ICU to streamline access to critical medical resources for healthcare professionals.
SST Inc. · iOS Taskforce
Jun 2023 to Mar 2024
Taught Swift and SwiftUI to close to 50 students, managed lesson curriculum, and recorded video lessons.
Lead iOS Developer · GrowCalth
Oct 2023 to Present
Leading iOS development for a platform that fosters house spirit and participation among students. Rebuilt the app in SwiftUI for smoother performance and a better native iOS experience.
Community
Tristan is actively involved in Singapore’s Swift student community through Swift Student Collective: organising events, mentoring students, and helping make Swift more accessible.
Jan
24
Getting Started: From Ideas to Apps
Swift Students Cafe
International community event bringing together Swift Student Challenge participants from across Asia. Group discussions with past winners, talks from community leaders, and idea-sharing sessions.
Nov
8
9
Explore Machine Learning with Swift
Apple Developer Center Singapore
Co-organised with Jia Chen, bringing together over 100 students for hands-on workshops on machine learning with Swift.
SSC
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Swift Student Collective Events
Ongoing
Regularly organises and runs community events that bring together students passionate about Swift and iOS development, with workshops, mentorship sessions, and networking meetups.
Experience
Instructor, Swift Accelerator Programme
Tinkertanker · Mar 2026 to Present
Guides students through ideation, development, and launch of iOS applications through Challenge Based Learning.
Assistant Instructor, Swift Accelerator Programme
Tinkertanker · Mar 2025 to Nov 2025
Supported instruction and guided students through ideation, development, and launch of iOS applications.
Alumni Mentor, Swift Accelerator Programme
Tinkertanker · Mar 2024 to Nov 2024
Mentored students after graduating from the programme, helping them refine app ideas and navigate development milestones.
Consultant · SST Inc.
Jan 2025 to Dec 2025
Providing consulting services and technical expertise. Previously served as Consultant Trainee (Jul 2024 - Dec 2024), iOS Taskforce member (Jun 2023 - Mar 2024), Associate Employee (Feb 2023 - Jun 2023), and Trainee (Jun 2021 - Dec 2022).
Education
Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics · 2025 to 2028
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Scholarship
DSTA Polytechnic Scholarship
SST-NP Integrated Diploma Programme (IDP) · 2021 to 2024