Hi, I'm Husny 👋
Senior Software Engineer in Test at Grab, based in Singapore. I write practical, experience-based guides on living in Singapore, software quality engineering, and testing AI systems.
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✈️ Visa & Travel Guides
Step-by-step visa applications and travel guides for Singapore residents — Malaysia, Vietnam, Schengen, Turkey, Indonesia, Thailand and more.
- A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Get an Indonesia Visa in 2025
- A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Get a Turkish Visa from Singapore as a Work Pass Holder
- How to Get a Multiple-Entry Visit Visa to Malaysia Online as a Work Pass Holder in Singapore (2025)
- Visa-Free Thailand: Key Things You Must Know Before You Go
- Itinerary for a Phuket Trip from Singapore
- How to get a Schengen visa as a Work Pass Holder in Singapore (2024) - Essential Tips and Steps
- How to Get a Visit Visa to Vietnam Online (2024)
- How to Get a Multiple-Entry Visit Visa to Malaysia Online as a Work Pass Holder in Singapore (2023)
- Steps to get a visit visa to Malaysia (multiple entries) as a work pass holder in Singapore
💰 Cost of Living in Singapore
Real numbers, updated year after year — living costs for singles, couples and families, rentals, insurance and more.
- Cost of Living in Singapore 2025: A Family Guide for Couples and Parents with Kids
- Singapore Cost of Living 2025: A Guide for Singles and Those Living Alone
- Singapore Rental Costs 2025: A Detailed Guide for Singles and Expats Living Alone
- Best 5G No Contract, SIM Only Plan in Singapore in 2025 for Just $15.20/Month: A Personal Review
- A Guide to Attractions in Singapore and Admission Costs
- Average Rental Cost for Expats Live with Family in Singapore 2024
- Average Rental Cost for Expats in Singapore 2024 - Solo Resident
- The average cost of living in Singapore in 2023
- Survey results of "Cost of house/room rental in Singapore 2022."
- The average cost of health insurance for foreigners in Singapore
- 2022 couple's average cost of living in Singapore
- The average cost of living for a bachelor in Singapore in 2022
🇸🇬 Settling into Singapore
The practical checklist for new residents: bank accounts, must-have apps, address updates, work passes and home services.
- Effortless Address Update Checklist for the Residents in Singapore
- Masterclass on Singapore's New Point-Based EP Framework
- Ten Apps for New Residents of Singapore to Make the Move Easier in 2023
- How to create a bank account as a work pass/dependant's pass holder in Singapore
- A framework to select a country to live in or settle in
- Aircon Cleaning Services in Singapore
- Why the "Little Red Dot" is my first choice
💼 Tech Careers
Landing and growing a tech job in Singapore — job hunting, CVs, LinkedIn, benefits and coaching.
- Top Employee Benefits in Singapore Tech Companies (2025 Guide)
- Tips to Create a Perfect LinkedIn Profile
- Nine Strategic Steps to Secure the Dream Tech Job in Singapore 2024
- Goal Guidance Coaching
- How to make a powerful CV for a Software QA Professional
- Step-by-Step Guide to getting a job in the IT/Software field in Singapore
💳 Money & Finance
Managing money as an expat — remittances to Sri Lanka, credit scores, balance transfers and tax-free side income.
🤖 AI & LLM Evaluation
Testing AI systems: RAG explained, context precision and recall, and hands-on LLM evaluation with RAGAS.
🧪 Software Testing & QA
Field notes from a decade in quality engineering — test case management, planning and automation strategy.
🛠️ DevOps for Beginners
A hands-on introduction to deployment — Tomcat, Jenkins and building your first microservice.
❤️ Giving Back
Supporting the education of students in need in Sri Lanka.
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