Alburn has a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) from the National University of Singapore, specializing in thermal engineering, air conditioning and building services. He completed his professional education in F&B at Cornell University, with culinary experience at a standalone Italian restaurant. His professional experience includes a position as designer/site manager for a marine air conditioning and refrigeration company in Singapore.
He has over 30 years of international experience in food and beverage concept work, restaurant planning, foodservice and laundry facilities design, solid waste consultancy for high-end projects such as Wynn Palace Cotai, Wynn Resort Macau, Sensi Bellagio, Sandy Lane Barbados, JW Marquis Dubai, City of Dreams Macau, Solaire Manila, Crown Towers Perth , Four Seasons Maldives, among others.
He has conducted seminars and presented papers on HACCP, Conceptual space planning, open kitchen conceptualization, construction of quality food service facilities, and a variety of topics on foodservice consultancy and modular fabrication standardization. He has also lectured at hotel schools for the Chef’s Diploma program and conducted national hygiene programs for press release and television shows.
