The following lists skills and knowledge areas that I have worked to develop, painting an idea of my interests and current level of proficiency in each.
I welcome challenges and opportunities to improve, and am open to opportunities to collaborate.
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES
Microsoft — Excel (expert level training), Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, OneNote, Project, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Groups, Visio, Forms, Sway, introduction to macros for Excel
PowerBI, Tableau, Matlab, SPSS
Slack, Google Suite, Basecamp, Asana, Trello, Jira
Hubspot CRM, Mailchimp
Google Analytics 360 (Google Analytics, Data Studio)
Sibelius, Audacity, Garageband, Photoshop, 3D Sculpt, TinkerCAD
Windows and MacOS
IT and networks foundational concepts (systems life cycle, computer networks, databases and charts, integration, automation)
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
JavaScript
HTML and CSS
Programming: foundational concepts (object-oriented design, conditional code, variables, loops, functions, data structures, design patterns, databases, APIs and web services, foundations of web security, fuzzy logic, test-driven development, basics of version control with Git)
RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES AND EXPERIENCE (SCIENCE)
2013 dissertation: Effects of Temperature on Arrhythmias, Restitution and Alternans in Ventricular Epicardia of Langendorff-perfused Scn5a+/- Murine Hearts Modeling Brugada Syndrome (Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience, University of Cambridge)
Cambridge Electrophysiology Course 2011 (two-week practical training)
Undergraduate medical science degree:
- Biochemistry/genetics/molecular biology: spectrophotometry, protein assays, biomarkers, colorimetry, SDS-PAGE, non-denaturing PAGE, ELISA, gel-filtration column chromatography, oxygraphs, PCR, restriction enzyme mapping, centrifugation, microarrays, blotting, PCR, isothermal titation calorimetry, Bradford assay
- Physiology: signal processing, extracellular action potential recordings, muscle tension recordings, sphygmomanometer, spirometry, microelectrodes,
- Pathology: histopathology, cell cultures
- Pharmacology: calculations of clearance, affinity constants, volume of distribution, etc.
- Histology: basic microscopy, techniques in histochemistry and cytochemistry, electron microscopy
- Anatomy: basic dissection skills, radiography, MRI, CT scans
- Epidemiology and biostatistics:
- Basic skills: literature research, writing and reporting results, poster presentations, collection and statistical analysis of data, solution preparation etc.
- Software: SPSS, Zotero, Origin, EndNote
Principles of animal models and molecular cytogenetics in research and clinical diagnosis (shadowing experience at the Laboratory of Germline Modification and Cytogenetics, Van Andel Research Institute, Michigan) 2008
Epidemiology for Clinicians Course 2014 (Medical Research Council, Jesus College, Cambridge):
- clinical trial design, measures of disease and risk, bias, error, confounding, effect modification, cohort studies and randomized clinical trials, case-control and cross-sectional studies, grant applications, ethical approval and research governance, statistical analysis, systematic review, meta-analysis
International Union of Physiological Sciences 2013 Symposium (Birmingham, UK) (https://bit.ly/3Bn32Vk)
RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES (FINANCE AND ECONOMICS)
Hedonic modelling in real estate (London School of Economics Real Estate Economics and Finance Online Short Course Nov 2020-Jan 2021 Module 4)
Financial modelling with excel – three-statement financial model, discounted cash flow model, buyout models, excel valuation models for cryptocurrencies (World Wealth Approach, Wallet Value Approach, Mining Profit Approach, Miner’s Cost Approach, All Cost Approach) (LinkedIn Learning – Financial modeling foundations, AI in Fintech Essential Training)
FORMAL EDUCATION
REAL ESTATE
London School of Economics and Finance – Real Estate Economics and Finance Online Short Course
- Urban Economics
- Supply and Demand (microeconomics)
- Real Estate Cycles (macroeconomics)
- Hedonic Modelling
- Fundamentals of Property Valuation
- Mortgages
- Principles of Investment and Real Estate Investment Trusts
- Sustainability in Real Estate
Good Institute Johor Bahru, Malaysia – BOVAEAPM Real Estate Examinations
Part 1:
- Principles of Accounting
- Principles of Economics
- Principles and Practices of Marketing
- Introduction to Law
- Property Taxation
- Building Technology Part 1
MEDICINE
University of Cambridge, Undergraduate Medical Science course (2009-2013)
BA (Cantab) 2:1
Timson-Welbourn and Tyars Award for Academic Achievement (2010)
Part II – Research Attachment with Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience
- Dissertation: Effects of Temperature on Arrhythmias, Restitution and Alternans in Ventricular Epicardia of Langendorff-perfused Scn5a+/- Murine Hearts Modeling Brugada Syndrome
- Modules
- Cell Physiology
- Systems Physiology
- Sensorimotor Neurophysiology
- Neural Regeneration and Degeneration
- Preparing for Patients Part 4
Part IB
- Pathology
- Neurobiology of human behaviour
- Pharmacology
- Human Reproduction
- Preparing for Patients Parts 2 & 3
Part IA
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Epidemiology and biostatistics
- Sociology for medicine
- Preparing for Patients Part 1
PRE-UNIVERSITY
Concord College, Shropshire, UK – A levels (2008-2009)
AAAAaa Distinction Distinction, Outstanding biology student of the year 2008, Outstanding music student of the year 2009
Advanced Extended: Biology, Chemistry
A level: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics
AS level: Music, English Language and Literature
Jit Sin High School, Penang, Malaysia (2003-2007)
Forms 4-5 (SPM) 12A*: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, History, Malay, English, Chinese
Forms 1-3 (PMR) 8A, Penang state topper list: Geography, History, Science, Mathematics, English, Chinese, Malay, Life Skills
WORK EXPERIENCE
REAL ESTATE
Registered Malaysian Real Estate Negotiator (REN45835)
Professional Associations
Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA)
Malaysian Institute of Professional Estate Agents and Consultants (MIPEAC)
Digital Marketing Institute (DMI)
IQI Global Real Estate E(1)1584/6 (09/2020-present)
Exposure to local, national and international real estate scene, agents, networks, events, developers, and South East Asian proptech companies
Training in basic real estate knowledge, concepts, regulations and laws
Digital marketing and sale of new launch and secondary market properties (content marketing, video marketing, infographics, social media marketing)
Training in entrepreneurship, digital marketing, sales, telemarketing, presentation, personal branding etc.
Training in company’s global platform IQI Atlas and Juwai (Asian and Chinese international property portal)
Leadership training (MindValley Ultimate Leadership course)
Vigor Properties (E(3)1777/2 (2019-2020)
Marketing and sale of secondary market properties
Initiation into real estate industry and practices
Hartamas Academy of Hartamas Real Estate
Negotiator’s Certification Course for real estate negotiator registration
HOSPITALITY
Barista – Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (2019)
Customer service training, food and beverage preparation, attending team meetings and briefings, taking company quizzes
Common Man Coffee Roasters Academy, Kuala Lumpur Dec 2018
- Fundamental Barista Skills
- Advanced Barista Skills
- Fundamentals of Manual Brewing
- Sensory Skills and Coffee Knowledge
- Latte Art Techniques
A Beginner’s Guide to Coffee (Sunway University) Jan 2019
Attendee: Malaysia Barista Championships & The Cafe Malaysia Exhibition Jan 2019 (Malaysia Latte Art Championship 2019, Malaysia Brewers Cup 2019, Malaysia 2019 Barista Championship)
Attendee: Coffee Machine Warehouse Asia Grand Open House Jan 2019
Professional Tour of MyLiberica Coffee Plantation@Simpang Renggam, Johor Jan 2019
Series of courses on hospitality management and food safety (Alison.com)
VOLUNTEERING
Malaysian Red Crescent Society – registered volunteer Aug 2021-present
House of Love 448 Johor Bahru – general volunteer July 2021-present
Arthur Rank Hospice, Cambridge, UK – general volunteer 2012
Student Community Action – Big Sib (volunteering with children) 2012
Oxfam Charity Shop – general volunteer 2012
Penang Home for the Infirm and Aged – general volunteer 2008
SHADOWING EXPERIENCE
ASSOCIATIONS
XPC Singapore
Mensa International
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
Research and planning ****
Strategy ****
Decision-making ***
Problem solving ***
Self-directed learning ****
Creativity ****
- creative problem solving
- out-of-the-box thinking
- curiosity and imagination
- foresight
- abstract thinking
- making intuitive connections
- aesthetic
Interpersonal ***
- written communication
- verbal communication
- visual communication
- building trust and rapport
- persuasion
- negotiation
- reporting
- listening
Teamwork **
Leadership **
Organization ***
Time management **
Stress management **
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Acoustics
Electrophysiology of cardiac arrhythmias
Behavioural economics (irrationality, nudge theory, choice theory, game theory)
Borderline personality disorder (complex post-traumatic stress disorder, secondary structural dissociation)
Optical illusions
Consciousness research
Tensegrity
Synaesthesia
AREAS UNDER DEVELOPMENT
Geographic information systems and cartography
Python, SQL, R, sci-kit learn, pandas
Visual Basic
Protools
Jazz music and improvisation
3D modelling and printing
Teaching, coaching, and mentoring skills
How to survive on Mars
QUICK LINKS
MY OTHER BLOGS AND WEBSITES
Shiyunscoffeeblog.wordpress.com
Entrepreneurs Book Club
Kittysyk27 🙂
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Contact Details
Shiyun.khoo@gmail.com
+60 (0)11 2773 6208
Current location
Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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