Willoughby Niki Lee
Emerging Technology Trainer | International Community Developer
Singapore, Singapore
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About
User-centricity and innovation are my core beliefs. My background in engineering and passion to engage the community motivates me to infuse technology in co-creating community engagement solutions with stakeholders.
I worked as a Research Fellow at the NUS Chua Thian Poh Community Leadership Centre, where I collaborated with various organizations to develop technical solutions for community. My experience in research and community development has equipped me with the skills to design and implement innovative projects that address complex societal issues.
In addition to my work experience, I hold an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering with a second major in Design & Innovation and minors in Community Development and Interactive Media Development from the National University of Singapore. I am passionate about creating positive change through sustainable and innovative solutions and look forward to continuing to contribute to this mission.
Contributions
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To our youths: we will support you in chasing your rainbow, and raising your fullest potential, and cheer you on every step of the way. You can do…
To our youths: we will support you in chasing your rainbow, and raising your fullest potential, and cheer you on every step of the way. You can do…
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Keen to expand your knowledge about climate change in Asia? Don’t miss out on the Climate Conference, a virtual get-together with experts across…
Keen to expand your knowledge about climate change in Asia? Don’t miss out on the Climate Conference, a virtual get-together with experts across…
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Experience
Education
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National University of Singapore
Master of Engineering – Industrial Postgraduate Programme (IPP) Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Activities and Societies: EE5904 Neural Networks NM5219 Critical Design 🌟 Intel AI Global Impact Festival 2022: Global Grand Champion (AI Impact Shapers) 🌟 Intel AI Global Impact Festival 2021: Country Finalist (AI Impact Creators)
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National University of Singapore
Electrical Engineering with a Second Major in Design & Innovation Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Undergraduate Studies
- Major in Electrical Engineering
- 2nd Major in Innovation and Design (iDP)
- Minor in Community Development (CTPCLC)
- 2nd Minor in Interactive Media Development (IMD)
Academia
- Student Research Assistant at Office of Student Affairs (OSA)
- Teaching Assistant for EG2201 - Introduction to Design Thinking
- Research Fellow at Chua Thian Poh Community Leadership Centre (CTPCLC)
Clubs and Societies
- Engineering Club (Business…Undergraduate Studies
- Major in Electrical Engineering
- 2nd Major in Innovation and Design (iDP)
- Minor in Community Development (CTPCLC)
- 2nd Minor in Interactive Media Development (IMD)
Academia
- Student Research Assistant at Office of Student Affairs (OSA)
- Teaching Assistant for EG2201 - Introduction to Design Thinking
- Research Fellow at Chua Thian Poh Community Leadership Centre (CTPCLC)
Clubs and Societies
- Engineering Club (Business Director)
- NUS Student Union (Global Relations Unit)
- Electrical and Computing Engineering Club (Head of Events
- Innovation Design Club (Business Development Executive)
Sports
- NUS Capoeria
- NUS Squash
Programming Languages
- Dynamic: Python, C, C++, Web (HTML, CSS, JS)
- Native: Swift, Android Studios
- Statistics: MATLAB, JMP, SPSS
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Licenses & Certifications
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SEC530: Defensible Security Architecture and Engineering: Implementing Zero Trust for the Hybrid Enterprise
SANS Institute
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Volunteer Experience
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Lead Information Technology Specialist
Singapore International Foundation
- Present 1 year 6 months
Economic Empowerment
Lead the DigiLABS program in teaching and content development for the Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence learning tracks.
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Youth Executive Committee
Youth Corps Singapore
- Present 6 years 5 months
Social Services
Served as the Project Director of Awareness Divison of the Youth Corps Singapore Eldercare Cluster. I have helmed volunteering and empowerment projects over the past two years. These opportunities invovled over 100 youth in social issues relating to dementia and palliative care.
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Co-Founder
VolunteerSingapore
- Present 7 years
Social Services
Social impact networking for youths, social enterprises and young changemakers! Our telegram community has grown to over 8,000 active volunteers over the years.
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Project Director
National University of Singapore Students' Union (NUSSU)
- 6 months
Social Services
Project InstaGramps [2020]
- Led a team of 8 youth in the project planning and execution
- Engage seniors in penpal activties and youth in Hokkien dialect classes
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Project Director
National University of Singapore Students' Union (NUSSU)
- 7 months
Education
Explore Your Environment (EYEs) [2019]
- Conducted 21, two-hour sessions teaching Kindergarten preschoolers traffic safety
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Volunteer Project Director
Assisi Hospice
- 10 months
Health
After a visit to the hospice in October 2018, I felt a deep sense of for these patients, and I wondered if youth see death as a taboo topic. I was shocked when I saw children and middle aged adults in palliative care too. I decided to advocate for this topic and create a 3 month program with Assisi Hospice, designed to allow youth to be training and accepting when interacting with these end-of-life patients.
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Kampung Facilitator / Chef
Ground-Up Initiative (GUI)
- 3 years 10 months
Environment
- Balik Kampung Kitchen Chef
- Farmily Volunteer
- Brickery Volunteer
- Kampung Tour Guide
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Volunteer Befriender
YMCA of Singapore
- 1 year 1 month
Children
Vounteer at the fortnightly y-Stars program. The scope of a befriender was to engage in the social and cognitive development of the youth with down syndrome.
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Student Volunteer
Chinese Development Assistance Council
- 3 years 10 months
Arts and Culture
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Volunteer Trishaw Rider
Cycling Without Age Singapore
- 4 months
Social Services
As a certified trishaw rider with Cycling Without Age, I take seniors on trishaw rides in their neighbourhood and engage in conversations with them.
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Volunteer Facilitator
CARE Singapore
- 2 years 2 months
Volunteer facilitator in Camp SYNERGY and videographer for a camp. In-charge of a group of 10 - 15 seconday school students.
Projects
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Heart and Craft
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Heart and Craft is an initiative to engage and bond the community through arts! Featuring a carnival at MacPherson.
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Explore Your Environment (EYEs)
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Founded an educational program for preschoolers (aged 4-6) with NUS Community Service Club. Served as the lead facilitator and volunteer coordinator for this project.
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Concentray
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A hackathon idea during the IEEE-NUS program, it will be continued and furnished for market valuation.
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Project Palli-Active
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Partnered with Assisi Hospice for an experiential shadowing engagement session for youth interested in palliative care. Served as the volunteer liasion and head facilitator in this fortnightly project.
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TinkerThings
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In partnership with YCS as an awardee of the Youth Corps Service Week Grant 2019.
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Project Sharelter
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Honors & Awards
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Global Winner - Intel® AI Global Impact Festival 2022 (AI Impact Shapers)
Intel
The Intel® AI Global Impact Festival is an annual Digital Readiness celebration for next generation technologists and teachers, as well as academia.
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Country Finalist - Intel® AI Global Impact Festival 2021 (AI Impact Creators)
Intel
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NUS Community Service Club Colours Award (Merit)
National University of Singapore (NUS) Community Service Club
This award is in appreciation and acknowledgement towards outstanding volunteers while showcasing the growth of our programmes and projects.
Awarded this for my contribution to leading Project Explore Your Environment (EYEs). This project engaged 103 volunteers and 600 pre-school students in discovering traffic safety through role playing and simulations. -
NUS-IEEE Hackathon 2019 (Most Creative Hack)
IEEE-NUS Engineering Chapter
Most Creative Hack Award and Top 7 out of 32 teams for Concentray, a device that dishes pomorodos to improve concentration.
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Chinese
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Afrikaans
Limited working proficiency
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Cantonese
Professional working proficiency
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Spanish
Limited working proficiency
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Vietnamese
Professional working proficiency
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