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:
- 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 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.
Top Open Source Robotics Repositories for Beginners
Learn robotics with real code. Top open source repositories ranked by learning progression—from PythonRobotics algorithms to ROS 2 industry skills.