NTU College of Science warmly welcomes prospective students to join its Career Talk 2023 on Saturday, 28 January, 10.30 am (SGT). If you have ever wondered what a future career with a science degree has in store for you, we have the answers right here!

Come down to The Joyden Hall at Bugis+ or join us virtually for the College’s hybrid talk. Refreshments will be provided for attendees at the event hall, but there are limited seats, so sign up fast!

Event Programme

ALUMNI SPEAKERS

Ang Ko Hong, Physics, Class of 2020

Ko Hong is a Physics graduate from NTU School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences with a strong interest in computer systems. During his time at university, he had the opportunity to attend various exchange programmes and expand his knowledge through course offerings. Ko Hong's passion for computer systems led him to his first job as a software developer at FDM Group, which he found through a career fair organized by NTU. He is currently a data platform engineer at GIC, where he utilizes his skills and interests to manage and improve data platforms. In his free time, Ko Hong enjoys reading, exercising, and exploring the world of Linux.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kohongang/

Daniel Hartoyo Lukamto, Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, Class of 2012

Daniel is a senior scientist who graduated from the School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology in 2012. In his current work with Illumina, a biotechnology company, he specialises in sequencing technologies, synthesising both small organic molecules and large biological molecules, such as peptides and oligonucleotides. Daniel’s focus and motivation in his work has always been the application of his trade in ways that can benefit society and in the promotion of certain technologies. Before his current role, he held positions at A*STAR RIs and P&G, where he worked on biomass conversions and peptide-based drugs. His jobs have always required him to be independent, curious, and communicative, with an added dash of entrepreneurial spirit for venturing into the unknown. He shares that being a scientist not only requires a love for science and technology, but also a love for humans and society. 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/daniel-hartoyo-lukamto-1a54aa14 

Luiza Lee, Mathematics and Economics, Class of 2014

In 2014, Luiza graduated from NTU School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences with a degree in Mathematics and Economics and began working at Lion Global Investors Limited, followed by Nomura Asset Management Singapore Limited in 2016. In 2021, she joined Brandywine Global Investment Management and rose to the position of Vice President, Regional Relationship Manager – Asia. As Vice President, Luiza is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and enhancing relationships with institutional clients and investment consultants based around Asia. Some of these clients include central banks, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, endowments as well as other institutional asset owners.  

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/luizalee/ 

Soon Kit Ying, Environmental Earth Systems Science, Class of 2020

Kit Ying graduated from the Asian School of the Environment (ASE) with a degree in Environmental Earth Systems Science in 2020, specialising in Geosciences. During her time in university, Kit Ying had the opportunity to learn from great professors and have interesting class experiences. She interned with the Earth Observatory of Singapore and ASE laboratory as a research assistant and interned with the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) Survey and Geomatics department to further broaden her horizons.

After her graduation during the COVID-19 pandemic, she joined PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, as a planner in the new Coastal Protection Department. Along with its current responsibilities of managing Singapore’s water supply and sewerage and drainage systems, PUB was conferred the new function of protecting Singapore’s coastlines from rising sea levels. Kit Ying has since been involved in crafting policies required for our nation’s coastal protection works. Her years in NTU have greatly helped her in landing this job, which has challenged her in various ways and brought her great fulfilment thus far.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kit-ying-soon-7a7277172

Vicki Tay, Biological Sciences, Class of 2017

Vicki is a Biological Sciences graduate from NTU School of Biological Sciences, where she had the privilege of completing her university studies in 3 and a half years under the Accelerated Bachelor’s Programme. In university, she also seized the opportunity to do her overseas exchange with the University of California, Los Angeles, where she explored subjects that were not locally available, such as Marine Biology and Architecture. Back in Singapore, she completed her Final Year Project with the National Parks Board and interned as a researcher at FrieslandCampina and a marketer at Abbott Laboratories.

After graduation, Vicki kickstarted her career as a Digital Marketing Management Trainee at L’Oréal Singapore. During her exciting time in the #1 BeautyTech company, she led the end-to-end marketing activities of several dermatological focused brands such as La Roche-Posay and SkinCeuticals. With growing interest in the technology space, especially during the pandemic period, Vicki ventured into the digital advertising industry and joined TikTok as part of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) Global Accounts team. In this role, she works on implementing global strategies in the region, driving scale and growth of key global beauty, luxury, and fashion advertisers. On a personal level, Vicki is adventurous and enjoys playing tennis.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vicki-tay/

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