GOING PLACES features some of our Graduates' Dreams, Experiences and Achievements and what they have to say about their learning journey with their alma mater - School of InfoComm Technology (ICT), Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP).
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See Chim Tiam
Director, Global Technology Infrastructure, Merrill Lynch
Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Diploma in Computer Studies, Class of 1991
Monash University, Bachelor of Science, Class of 1996 |
| “The course at Ngee Ann Polytechnic aroused my interest in computing which has become my life-long passion. The rigorous grounding in IT prepared me for a most challenging and satisfying career at Merrill Lynch, leading the Global Technology Infrastructure group." |
| Merrill Lynch is one of the world’s premier providers of wealth management, securities trading and sales, corporate finance and investment banking services founded in the 1910s in America. In 2008, Merill Lynch was acquired by Bank of America (BOA) which is one of the world's largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk-management products and services. For more information, visit http://www.ml.com. |
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Alvin Lim
Regional Director
Microsoft Singapore
Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Diploma in Information Technology, Class of 1992
NCC, Post-Graduate Diploma in IT, Class of 2006 |
| “My best take-away from my course at School of ICT was its focus on teaching us how to fish and not be fed. The practice-oriented learning curriculum laid a strong foundation that I still rely on throughout all my careers. My present role as Regional Director in Microsoft Singapore is a dream come true, to be part of the world’s greatest software company. ” |
| Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Its founder - William Henry Gates (Bill Gates), one of the best-known software architects and entrepreneurs of the personal computer revolution, transformed the way we work and communicate through his team's innovative creations and rose to become one of the world's wealthiest billionaires. For more information, visit http://www.microsoft.com. |
Perlyn Per
Managing Director
DataGenic Group
Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Diploma in Computer Studies, Class of 1996
University of London, BSc with Hons (Computer Info Technology), Class of 2001 |
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| “I have fond memories of my days at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, the place which nurtured me. The tutors emphasized a hands-on approach and frowned on spoon feeding. This helped me develop an independent mind - thinking out of the box and making a big difference throughout my career.” |
DataGenic was established in 2002 and has been recognised as an international specialist in the delivery of data management solutions. DataGenic has developed an unrivalled knowledge of interval data, market pricing and reference data required by the industry, the complex usage of this data in analysis, trading, decision support, risk management, portfolio optimisation, operations and sales, and the technology needed to deliver and integrate information across the enterprise. DataGenic Solutions meet the complex data management requirements for companies that provide services in Finance, Utilities, Oil & Gas and the Public Sector. For more information, visit http://www.datagenicgroup.com. |
Rakesh Kumar Gupta
CEO, Co-Founder, Heulab Pte Ltd
Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Diploma in Information Technology, Class of 1996
National University of Singapore, Bachelor of Computing, Class of 2000
Lim Soon Jinn
CTO, Co-Founder, Heulab Pte Ltd
Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Diploma in Information Technology, Class of 1996
National University of Singapore, Bachelor of Computing, Class of 2000 |
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| “Both of us took a great liking for programming at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. We dreamed about setting up our own business in software development. We persevered and we did it!” More Info >> |
Heulab Pte Ltd is a leading independent Learning Software Development Specialist committed towards delivering enriching educational experiences through innovative use of technology. The founders combine their good years of education acumen and expert IT knowledge to deliver top-of-the-line educational software solutions to the global classroom. For more information, visit http://www.heulab.com. |
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Vinod Nair
CEO, Founder, The Real Group
Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Diploma with Merit (Computer Studies) Class of 2002
National University of Singapore, Bachelor of Computing (Hons), Class of 2004
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| “I have fond memories of my days at School of ICT. It fired up my passion for the Internet and gave me an edge by sharpening my analytical and problem-solving skills.” |
The Real Group, founded in 2007, is a premier online destination for searching and listing real estate for sale and rent in Singapore via two core platforms – HomeSpace and RentSpace. The founder's firm belief is the marriage between advanced Internet technology and a customer-centric business model will provide better and more responsive services compared to other real estate search alternatives. For more information, visit http://therealgrp.com/. |
Douglas Gan
Co- Founder, Executive Director
ShowNearby.com
Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Diploma in Information Technology,
Class of 2003 |
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| “Poly days were good. Lecturers and fellow students were very supportive, and the School of ICT provided a most conducive environment for budding entrepreneurs like myself. I learnt my networking soft skills from here and this helps me gather a good team to start up my technology venture.” |
ShowNearby is a location-based expert in providing services and information for consumers and businesses. With the company's own proprietary location-specific IPs and applications for mobile and web platforms, ShowNearby provides users the avenue to identify locations of persons, areas of interests and activities. It has attracted million dollars investment from Global Yellow Pages in October 2010. For more information, visit http://www.shownearby.com/. |
Alwyn Lee Chee Yuen
Co- Founder, Chief Operating Officer
1618 Interactive Solutions
Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Diploma in Information Technology, Class of 2005
National University of Singapore, Bachelor of Computing, Class of 2010 |
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| “ICT had given me a very conducive environment to grow and realize my dream of becoming a World Champion in Microsoft Academic Skills Challenge. Kudos to our ICT Can-Do Spirit and thanks to our passionate staff who spared no effort to give us the best! With the strong foundation I have and friendships I developed at ICT, Don Sim, Yappy Yap and I have now ventured into technopreneurship together. We are all proud alumni of NP School of ICT." |
1618 Interactive Pte Ltd is specialist in Human Computer Interface (HCI) and User Experience Design (UED), providing consultancy, design and development services to clients who need to engage their customers online. For more information, visit http://www.1618interactive.com/. |
Shyh W. Teng (Dr)
Lecturer, School of IT, Monash University, Australia
Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Diploma in IT (Computer Studies), Class of 1996
Monash University, PhD (Computer Science), Class of 2004 |
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| “I enjoyed learning about computing at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. My course gave me a sound foundation in IT and helped pave the way for my pursuit of a career in academia." |
Monash University is established in Melbourne in 1958 and is one of Australia's most internationalised university committed to quality education and research. For more information, visit http://www.monash.edu . |
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Ei Ei Min Thu
Post-Grad Student, Masters in ISM, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)
Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Diploma with Merit (Information Technology), Class of 2004
Singpore Management University, Bachelor of Science (Information Systems Management, Summa cum Laude), Class of 2008 |
| “I'm currently pursuing my Masters in Information Systems Management at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), USA on the National Infocomm Scholarship. I am very appreciative of how my alma mater - School of ICT nurtured me from not knowing IT to become an IT professional. Because of the strong foundation and passion imbued in me, I was able to secure the fast-track scholarship from IDA to pursue my Bachelor of Science (Information Systems Management) at Singapore Management University (SMU) and now in CMU. Without School of ICT, I wouldn't be where I am today!" |
Carnegie Mellon University (also known as CMU or simply Carnegie Mellon) is a a world-renowned global research university with more than 11.000 students, 75,000 active alumni and 4,000 faculty and staff. Recognized for its world-class arts and technology programs, collaboration across disciplines and innovative leadership in education, Carnegie Mellon is consistently a top-ranked university. For more information, visit http://www.cmu.edu. |