Summary

I'm currently pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering with a Business Minor at the School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCSE) in Nanyang Technological University (NTU). Prior to that, I graduated from Temasek Polytechnic with a Diploma in Big Data Governance and Management.

My skills include data mining, scraping, and modeling, as well as developing machine learning models for classification and forecasting. I enjoy using my analytical and creative problem-solving skills to tackle challenges, and I am a self-motivated, disciplined individual who excels under pressure and works well in a team environment. I am interested in the areas of Data Analytics, Automation, Big Data, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).


Internship Experience

  • Central Provident Fund Board (CPFB) May, 2022 - Present    
    Software Engineer
    • Devised scripts to automate manual processes, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced errors by 100%
    • Conducted thorough user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure functionality, usability, and adherence to project requirements.
    • Designed and developed internal applications using Microsoft PowerApps to streamline processes and consolidate disparate data sources into a unified, single source of truth, enabling teams to make well-informed decisions and enhancing data accuracy and reliability
    • Presented a proof-of-concept (PoC) for CPF (Central Provident Fund) for UIPath's AI Summit to showcase the application of RPA and AI technologies in optimizing processes.
  • Continental May, 2022 - Aug, 2022    
    Software Engineer (Algorithm)
    • Optimized models for embedded computer vision system by reducing size up to 4 times and improving performance using quantization
    • Designed and developed scripts and tools to support existing engineering toolchain to cut down runtime by 20%
    • Assigned to 3 seniors to provide support for System modelling, Data acquisition, Visualization, and Analysis tasks
    • Trained and benchmarked at least 8 deep learning models for cabin monitoring systems
  • Deloitte Jan, 2019 - Jun, 2019    
    Audit/Data Analyst
    • Developed and maintained SQL scripts, and queries for data analysis to identify risks of material misstatement
    • Created dashboards using Tableau/Qlikview for audit managers with better data management capabilities to reduce data redundancy by 10%.
    • Coordinated with 1 other intern to create a simple centralized and accessible web application to enhance the engagement tracking process.
  • Matsue National College of Technology Aug, 2018 - Dec, 2018    
    Information Technology Engineer
    • Led 3 lab classes a week on behalf of the professor to assist the students and answer queries
    • Learnt simple conversational Japanese to help in day to day conversations
    • Built 2 simple games (Maze and Space Pong) and scripted algorithms to play the games

Education

Nanyang Technological University
B.E, Computer Science and Technology (Major)
B.B, Business (Minor)
Aug 2021 - Present
Temasek Polytechnic
Diploma in Big Data Governance and Management
Pre-graduate Programme (iPREP) Recipient
Apr 2016 - May 2019

Projects

**Project links in progress

Date Project Title
Jul, 2022 Newbility Job Assistant
A web application that won 1st place in the LemmaTree POCathon Competition. It is a designed as a job-finding platform that can differentiate real job opportunities from scams, and match people with suitable roles based on their capabilities.
Mar, 2022 Extracting Text from images using Optical Character Recognition(OCR)
Developed an Python script that utilizes Tesseract OCR to extract text from images and convert them into editable text format. Images can be uploaded through the command line or by specifying a file path within the code.
Mar, 2022 Blackjack Simulator
A Python-based blackjack simulator that allows you to simulate blackjack games with basic strategy and track your profit. The simulator uses a continuous shuffler, which means that the deck is reshuffled after each hand.
Jan, 2022 Webscraper for Stock Fundamentals
Built a web scraper in Python to extract fundamental data for a user-specified list of stocks from publicly available websites. The scraped data have financial metrics such as price-to-earnings ratio, earnings per share, and dividend yield.
Dec, 2021 Telegram bot to get latest eyesight and theory test dates from CDC
Designed a Telegram bot that scrapes data to provide users with the most up-to-date information regarding eyesight and theory test dates from the CDC (ComfortDelGro Driving Center) Website and notify users via Telegram.
Jan, 2021 Stocks Price Prediction using LSTM Model
Implemented a LSTM (Long Short-Term Memory) neural network to predict stock prices. The model was trained on historical stock price data and was able to predict future prices for a given time period.
Dec, 2020 Oanda FX Trading Bot
Built a trading bot that automatically executes trades based on user-specified parameters using the Oanda API. The bot utilizes a range of technical analysis indicators such as RSI and MACD to determine entry and exit points.
Feb, 2020 Candlestick Pattern screener for US Market
Built a screener using Python to identify specific candlestick patterns in stock charts for the US market. The script returns a list of stocks that match the specified patterns.

Certifications

  • Microstrategy Analyst
    This certification demonstrates my proficiency in using Microstrategy software for data analytics and visualization, as well as my ability to design and implement complex business intelligence solutions. I earned this certification in February 2022 and have since applied my skills to drive data-informed decision making in various projects.
  • NICF - Project Management Fundamentals
    This certification signifies my foundational knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques. I acquired this certification in October 2017 and have since applied these principles to effectively plan and execute projects throughout my career.

Service

Honors and Awards

  • First place for LemmaTree POCathon 2022 Aug 2022    

    Many people are wary of looking for and applying to jobs online, and rightly so, as job scammers are on the rise, targeting their prey more creatively than before. In this Competition, we built a Proof of Concept (POC) application that that could verify company accounts, review job posts, and provide tailored talent and job recommendations to companies and applicants.

  • Finalist for MicroStrategy Datathon Challenge 2022Mar 2022    

    With the ever-growing data and modern technology, people and organizations have increased thirst for data and intelligence. The MicroStrategy Datathon Challenge 2022 aims to inspire students to think of data in a different way. We were tasked to build analysis and applications based on the datasets for different subject areas provided and reached the finals.

  • Singapore Runner-up for SUSS-Microsoft Analytics Hackathon 2018Oct 2018    

    The challenge was to use real-world data to formulate the best route for a food delivery company. Instead of using K-Nearest Neighbors Algorithm, I scripted an algorithm from scratch that allows every order to be given to the nearest delivery person. Was able to achieve the lowest time taken for all the orders to be delivered, earning second place in the competition.

  • IMDA iPREP RecipientApr 2017    

    Selected to participate in the Industry Preparation for Pre-graduate Programme, an initiative by IMDA to equip students with industry-relevant skills and experiences.

  • Singapore Mathematical Modelling Forum and ChallengeJul 2015    

    Participated in a national-level math competition hosted by Raffles Girls' School, showcasing problem-solving and analytical skills.

Hobbies and Adventures

When I'm not coding, I'm usually out exploring the world and discovering new places. Traveling is a huge passion of mine and I love sharing my experiences with others.
You can find some of my overseas photos on Instagram.

Zhi Quan Instagram Post