Yeang Leong Chong
| Headline: | Innocent Bystander |
| Work status: | Full-Time Student |
| Skills: | C/C++, Chinese, English, Java, Languages, Languages and Platforms, Software Engineering, SQL, Web Development |
| Location: | London, United Kingdom |
| Groups: | Imperial Entrepreneurs |
| Interested in: | Helping friends, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities |
| Schools: | Imperial College London |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Accenture Malaysia (Client: Maxis) |
| Position: | Intern |
| Time period: | June 2007 - August 2007 |
| Description: | Developed and tested customer service management software on time and within budget that was subsequently rolled out to service a nationwide customer base of 5 million consumers
Prepared test plans and trouble-shooting solutions for future users Trained fellow interns on the use of the program and the procedures involved Liaised with consultants and programmers on a daily basis to solve problems faced by the client Contributed to the development of marketing strategies during meetings |
| Employer: | Toshiba Electronics Malaysia |
| Position: | Trainee |
| Time period: | June 2006 - August 2006 |
| Description: | Led a small team which researched and designed a new network layout for plant computer systems, resulting in 20% improved network efficiency
Installed and managed the implementation of a plant-wide network s tatus monitoring software Reviewed and revised software installation documentation to facilitate knowledge transfer Coordinated with managers and engineers to track the company’s progress |
| Employer: | Imperial College Malaysian Northern Lion Dance Society |
| Position: | Captain |
| Time period: | January 2005 - December 2006 |
| Description: | Trained and managed the Lion Dance troupe for shows at charity events, corporate events, and schools and restaurants; for audiences of 200 to 800 people
Planned and choreographed the routine for the Imperial College Malaysian Nite 2006 with an audience of approximately 800 Developed financial acumen by negotiating with clients for suitable fees Successfully raised ₤350 to meet the club’s annual budget Established great teamwork amongst the members through the coordination and communication required to achieve challenging stunts |
| Employer: | Sri Cempaka School |
| Position: | Campaign Volunteer |
| Time period: | January 2001 - December 2002 |
| Description: | Increased awareness of AIDS and Cancer amongst students through the running of campaigns throughout the school campus
Coordinated with teams of teachers and students on several projects such as t-shirt design and flower planting |
| Employer: | Sri Cempaka School House |
| Position: | Assistant Head Captain |
| Time period: | January 2001 - December 2002 |
| Description: | Managed the extra-curricular activities of approximately 350 students
Delegated tasks amongst the co-captains according to their roles and responsibilities Contributed to the progress and future plans of the house during meetings |
| Employer: | Sri Cempaka School House Marching Band |
| Position: | Captain |
| Time period: | January 2001 - December 2002 |
| Description: | Organized daily practices to train and teach the marchers
Worked alongside other co-captains to come up with an entertaining theme Enforced discipline amongst marchers to ensure goals were met according to schedule |
| Employer: | Rotary Club Pantai Valley Malaysia |
| Position: | Volunteer |
| Time period: | January 1999 - December 2004 |
| Description: | Actively participated with Rotary Club members on trips to orphanages, residential homes and hospitals
Worked in a team of 20 people to organise fun days, carnivals and Christmas parties for the less privileged Raised money for charity by selling raffle tickets and second-hand books |
EDUCATION
| University: | Imperial College London |
| Time period: | 2004 - 2008 |
| Degree: | Information Systems Engineering, MEng |
INFORMATION
| Sports: | School Under-18 and Under-21 football player and House badminton player |
| Hobbies: | Taekwando (Black Belt), playing the piano (Grade 5) and cracking my brain on puzzles |
