Updated on 17 NOV 2021
Hi there. Welcome to my website. I will use this platform to share my thoughts and insights on multiple topics I find interesting.
I graduated from Republic Polytechnic with a Diploma in Mobile Software Development. Currently doing part-time studies at Republic Polytechnic in User Experience in IT. I started my career as a full-stack developer working on government projects at Cognizant and Tech Mahindra.
COVID-19 came and I took the opportunity to transition to the healthcare sector where IHIS gave me a great start as a System Analyst. I supported one of the major healthcare systems for the National Healthcare Group with over 80,000 users. In that role, I designed SIT and UAT on monthly release working items for deployment. I had to ensure that feature/bugfix/enhancements are tested by user specifications and are signed off by stakeholders. It was an experience worth all of my time.
Currently, I am an IT Business Analyst where I oversee an Asset Management System on gaming equipment for Resort World Singapore. I still do similar work as in my previous role. In addition, I am handed the responsibility to oversee the execution of new gaming projects via SDLC phases. I have to schedule and lead meetings with Business users throughout the implementation process.
In my free time, I currently adopt a healthy habit of heading to the gym doing strength training. If you are a member of Anytime Fitness, we can do workouts together. I do unwind by watching comic book/superhero flicks and have a game or two on Valorant. I do spend time on social media combing through on sports, personal finance, business and entrepreneurship leaders and current affairs.
For personal development, I take pride in continuously improving myself in any aspect of my life. I dedicate a few hours a week to upskill myself on MOOC courses such as business analysis and data analytics. I am currently taking Mandarin and looking to enrol in the HSK1 exam on MAR 22. At the same time, I also take the chance to improve my mother language, Bahasa Malaysia/Melayu through conversations, local media and news articles with a teacher.
I give back by volunteering in grassroots activities on weekends and look forward to improving my communication and adding Mandarin to have discussions with older folks in the community.
I represent the Republic Polytechnic School of Infocomm Alumni Committee as a member. In that role, I visit RP every year to speak to incoming students and I act as a mentor to graduating and year 3 students. Every 2-3 months, I would have a zoom meeting with them to talk about their lives from school to career strategy and my school/career journey. I am looking to get a lunch session but dining restrictions are tough currently. Recently I volunteered for the Singapore Computer Society (SCS) Youth ‘22 committee where I look to play a role to assist in national tech grassroots initiatives
My opinions are not from my employers but of myself only.
Herwan Shah 