About NewGround Company & professional profile

Clarence TanFounder &
Principal Instructor

I bring business experience, technical practice and hands-on learning together.

I’m an analytics practitioner and educator with over a decade of data experience across banking, technology, real estate and corporate analytics.

I founded NewGround to help teams build practical data and AI capabilities. My work spans training, consultancy and programme development, alongside teaching through education institutions and training providers.

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Practitioner. Educator. Founder.Singapore
2,000+

Learners I’ve trained

Qualifications & certifications

  • Master of IT in Business (Analytics)Singapore Management University
  • Bachelor of AccountancySingapore Management University
  • Advanced Certificate in Learning & Performance
  • Life Coaching Certification
The practice

Building better capabilities.
Breaking new ground.

NewGround works with corporate teams, training providers and education institutions. Training is at the core, with consultancy and programme development drawing on the same expertise.

Start with the work that needs to improve.

Reporting delaysData takes too long to collect, clean and combine.

Skills gapsTeams need practical ways to use their existing tools.

Unclear insightsReports need to communicate what matters and why.

AI uncertaintyTeams need relevant use cases and confidence in evaluating outputs.

01 / Training

Build practical capability.

Tailored programmes with hands-on exercises, relevant tools and applied projects.

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02 / Consultancy

Work through data & AI challenges.

Data preparation, dashboards, reporting, workflow automation and practical AI adoption.

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03 / Programme development

Create learning for your audience.

Course outlines, learning pathways, teaching materials, exercises and assessments, with associate teaching and co-delivery.

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Teaching experience

In the classroom.
Connected to the workplace.

I teach through education institutions and training providers, bringing programming, analytics and AI into business learning. These are selected programmes and engagements I’ve delivered.

Clarence with participants at a guest lecture on data visualisation with Tableau
Teaching in actionGuest lecture on data visualisation with Tableau.

Corporate training

Selected engagements delivered through Aventis Learning Group and Singapore Institute of Management.

Hapag-LloydVia Aventis Learning Group
Power Query & Power Pivot

Three batches focused on data preparation and analysis.

United World CollegeVia Aventis Learning Group
Effective Data Storytelling with Google Sheets

Spreadsheet analysis and communicating business insights.

ItochuVia Aventis Learning Group
Excel Data Storytelling

Presenting data and explaining findings with Excel.

SimplyGo Pte. Ltd.Via Singapore Institute of Management
Data Visualization Using Power BI – L3 (Foundation) (SFW)

Interactive dashboards, data visualisation and storytelling.

ObayashiVia Singapore Institute of Management
Data Visualization Using Power BI – L3 (Foundation) (SFW)

Interactive dashboards, data visualisation and storytelling.

Education institutions & programmes

Instructor experience across programming, analytics and applied AI.

Singapore Management University

  • Python, SQL, Power BI and Tableau — beginner and intermediate
  • Generative AI, Vibe Coding and AI Agentic Workflow

Programming, analytics and visualisation, alongside practical applications of AI.

Singapore Institute of Management

  • Data Visualization Using Power BI – L3 (Foundation) (SFW)
  • Introduction to Data Analytics for Built Environment (SCTP)

Power BI dashboards, visual storytelling and analytics in the built environment.

RISE by BCG

  • RISE 2.0 – Business & Data Analytics Programme

Business problem-solving and data analysis to support organisational decisions.

Lithan Academy

  • (SCTP) WSQ Diploma in Infocomm Technology (Data)

Applied data skills, with synchronous and asynchronous e-learning.

Training providers

Selected courses I’ve taught and the capabilities they develop.

Equinet Academy

  • WSQ Power BI

Data visualisation, interactive dashboards and storytelling for business audiences.

Vertical Institute

  • Data Analytics Course
  • Data Science Course

Excel, SQL and Tableau, alongside Python, data preparation, machine learning and model evaluation.

General Assembly

  • Data Analytics and Visualization

Analysing data and communicating findings through clear visualisations.

Aventis Learning Group

  • Effective Data Storytelling with Google Sheets
  • Excel Data Storytelling
  • Power Query and Power Pivot

Spreadsheet analysis, data preparation and storytelling.

Tailored team programmes

17 programmes.
Five ways to build capability.

Each programme is shaped around your team’s goals, starting level and tools. Explore the tracks below, then discuss the right content, format and scope for your audience.

Looking for an individual course?
01Data foundations & modelling4 programmes · Excel for Business · Power Query · Power Pivot · SQL for Analytics

Excel for Business

Analyse business data, interpret results and develop reports for decision-making.

Learning aim
Build analytical confidence and more reliable reporting.
Tools
Microsoft Excel

Power Query

Prepare and integrate data through repeatable transformation steps.

Learning aim
Strengthen data quality and reduce recurring preparation work.
Tools
Excel / Power BI · Power Query

Power Pivot

Design data models and business measures across related datasets.

Learning aim
Make performance measurement more consistent using existing Excel skills.
Tools
Microsoft Excel · Power Pivot / DAX

SQL for Analytics

Query relational data and apply analytical logic to business questions.

Learning aim
Build more independent access to data and insights.
Tools
SQL databases
02Analytics & communication3 programmes · Power BI · Tableau · Data Storytelling

Power BI

Prepare and model data, then develop interactive, secure reporting solutions.

Learning aim
Build self-service analytics capability and more useful reporting.
Tools
Power BI · Power Query / DAX

Tableau

Apply visual analytics to business questions and design interactive dashboards.

Learning aim
Develop visual analysis skills to support business decisions.
Tools
Tableau Desktop / Public

Data Storytelling

Interpret findings for different audiences and present evidence for action.

Learning aim
Communicate clearly between analysts and decision-makers.
Tools
Excel / Google Sheets / BI tools
03Python & data science3 programmes · Python Programming · Python Data Analysis · Data Science with Python

Python Programming

Apply programming principles to business work and develop reusable solutions.

Learning aim
Grow in-house technical capability for repetitive tasks.
Tools
Python · Jupyter / Colab

Python Data Analysis

Use statistical and exploratory analysis to interpret patterns in business data.

Learning aim
Identify risks, opportunities and performance drivers through evidence.
Tools
Python · pandas / seaborn

Data Science with Python

Prepare data for predictive modelling, then build and evaluate models.

Learning aim
Develop modelling skills for forecasting and finding patterns.
Tools
Python · pandas / scikit-learn
04AI in the workplace3 programmes · Generative AI at Work · Prompt Engineering · Vibe Coding

Generative AI at Work

Evaluate workplace AI applications and apply AI responsibly to knowledge work.

Learning aim
Build AI confidence while considering quality and data risks.
Tools
ChatGPT / Microsoft Copilot

Prompt Engineering

Design prompts for business needs and evaluate responses against clear criteria.

Learning aim
Improve the usefulness and consistency of AI outputs.
Tools
ChatGPT / Claude / Gemini

Vibe Coding

Develop prototypes through AI-assisted coding and evaluate functionality and business fit.

Learning aim
Test ideas through rapid prototyping before further development.
Tools
ChatGPT / Claude / AI editors
05Agents & automation4 programmes · AI Agents & Workflow Automation · Chatbot Development · Power Automate · Power Apps

AI Agents & Workflow Automation

Design multi-step agents and connect tools and data with human oversight.

Learning aim
Automate processes while keeping people in control of decisions and exceptions.
Tools
n8n / Make / agent tools

Chatbot Development

Design conversational AI and evaluate its knowledge, actions and answer quality.

Learning aim
Make knowledge and support more accessible through conversational tools.
Tools
Microsoft Copilot Studio

Power Automate

Design business-process automation with controls for reliable execution.

Learning aim
Develop more efficient and accountable workflows using Microsoft tools.
Tools
Microsoft Power Automate

Power Apps

Design internal applications with appropriate data, access and business rules.

Learning aim
Build internal app development skills around business needs.
Tools
Power Apps / Dataverse

A focused workshop or a wider learning pathway starts with your goals.

Discuss a tailored programme
How I work

Scope it together.
Build for practice.

Every training programme starts with your team. I shape the learning around the work participants need to do and give them room to practise.

  1. 01

    Scope

    Agree goals, audience, starting level and the tools your team already uses.

  2. 02

    Tailor

    Shape content, exercises and datasets around your business scenarios.

  3. 03

    Deliver

    Onsite, online or blended, with live sessions and self-paced materials.

  4. 04

    Apply

    Build reusable work, such as a report, notebook or workflow, through hands-on practice.

Beyond the classroom

Media & connections.

Conversations, experiences and ways to connect.

Sponsored feature · 2022

Mothership

Sharing experiences of building a career in technology.

Read the feature CNA · 2023

Ask the Finance Minister

My appearance in the 2023 programme.

Watch on YouTube Keep in touch

LinkedIn

Connect with me and explore my professional background.

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Let’s discuss what you want to achieve

What’s next for
your team?

Share your goals and the tools you use. Let’s work out a programme, format and scope to fit.

Clarence TanFounder & Principal Instructor, NewGround

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