I’m James Dam (Dam Tuan Long), founder of CareersInRobotics.com, based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Background:
- Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore
- Software engineer and engineering leader (CTO, Head of Engineering) across ecommerce, healthcare, and re-commerce startups in Singapore and Vietnam
- Ex-founder of Rovo, a funded sports tech startup in Singapore
- Worked on hardware projects during university and early career
Current work:
- Robotics Platform Engineer at Menlo Research, building robotics platform tooling
- Bootstrapped founder of CareersInRobotics.com, analyzing 5,800+ robotics job postings (current and historical) to identify market trends
- Publishing original research on robotics salaries, hiring patterns, and career paths
Recent Articles by James Dam
The Humanoid Robotics Deployment Gap: From Impressive Demo to Real-World Autonomy
Why humanoid robots can backflip but struggle with real work. Battery limits, control latency, and the 7-10 year path to autonomy.
Robotics Careers in the UK: Companies, Skills & Opportunities 2026
Discover the UK robotics job market, top companies hiring (Wayve, Ocado, CMR Surgical), in-demand skills, regional hubs, and career opportunities for engineers.
Robotics Certificates to Launch Your Career
Most robotics certificates require years of experience. Learn which vendor training (FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa) actually delivers value, what programs cost, and who certificates are really for.
Is PLC Programming Worth Learning for Robotics Jobs? Salary, Demand, and ROI
PLC programming offers the fastest path into robotics—3-6 months vs 4+ years for engineering degrees. Compare salary, demand, and ROI to decide your path.