Yap Sin Yee
An independent and self-motivated computer science graduate with proficient programming skills, particularly in web development and machine learning. A strong link between theory and practice from a BSc, practical internship and freelance web development job.
"Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground."
Skills
Web Development (Front end/Back end web application, website)
Machine Learning (Modelling and simulation)
Bioinformatics (Neuroimaging analysis, sequence alignment)
Database Management (MySQL, SPSS, MongoDB)
Statistics (Results visualization)
Others (Communication, teamwork, critical thinking)
Languages
Malay ββββββββββ
Chinese ββββββββββ
English ββββββββββ
French ββββββ ββββ
π» Work Experience
Research @ Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Sept 2020 - CurrentFull Time Research Assistant
Work with Dr. Chan Weng Howe's research team, focusing on the applied computing and computational intelligence researches.Projects:
- Modular Housing Design
A collaborative project involving Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Built Environment & Surveying, focusing on developing genetic algorithm (GA) based multi-objective algorithm to optimize the identified variables (in terms of modular housing design and wall finishes) towards achieving near-optimal cost and sustainability. - Cancer classification using gene expression data
Applying ensemble machine learning technique and penalization method to select the informative gene for cancer classification.
Coronatracker
April 2020 - CurrentArtificial Intelligence Team Member
CORONATRACKER.com is a community-based project and it is the only independent COVID-19 platform recognized by WHO.Projects:
- Differentiating country COVID-19 rates by demographic factors
- Transportation/network model (flights/telco) to predict COVID-19 trends
Brain Mapping Unit @ University of Cambridge
September 2019 - January 2020Research Intern (Neuroimaging Analysis)
Supervisor: Prof John Suckling, Director of ResearchResearch Area:Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Neuroimaging Analysis
Achievements:
- Developed a Convolutional Autoencoder model that produces latent representation of functional connectivity with lower dimensionality.
- Publish review paper (on-going).
Advanx Health
June 2020 - August 2020Bioinformatics Intern
Job scopes:- Build polygenic model, SNP analysis, website development
Achievements:
- SNP Analysis Tool (https://snp.advanxhealth.com)
- Merdeka Website (https://merdeka.advanxhealth.com)
Other Previous Jobs
HF Robotics
(Oct - Dec 2018)
Web App Developer
https://app.tinkercode.my/
Petrosains Sdn Bhd
(June 2018 - August 2018)
Referee & Workshop Speaker
Soka Gakkai Malaysia - Magazine
(Jan 2013 - Dec 2015)
Mandarin-English Translator
Professional Certification
IBM Machine Learning with Python
Grade: A
Issued: Mar 2020
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Overall Band 7.5
Expiration Date: Dec 2021
ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System Requirement
Issued: Feb 2019
Occupational Safety, Health & Environment (OSHE)
Issued: Sept 2019
Professional Membership
International Society For Computational Biology
Member (2020 - 2021)AIESEC
Alumniπ Education
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Bachelor of Computer Science (Bioinformatics)
September 2016 - August 2020Year 1
Semester 1
- SCSD1513 Technology and Information System
- SCSI1013 Discrete Structure
- SCSJ1013 Programming Technique I
- SCSR 1013 Digital Logic
- UHAS1172 Malaysia Dynamic
- UICI1012 Islamic and Asian Civilization (TITAS)
Semester 2
- SCSI1113 Computational Mathematic
- SCSJ1023 Programming Technique II
- SCSR1213 Network Communications
- SCSI2143 Probability & Statistical Data Analysis
- SQBS1143 Molecular and Cellular Biology
- ULAB1122 Academic English Skills
Year 2
Semester 3
- SCSD2523 Database
- SCSD2613 System Analysis and Design
- SCSR2033 Computer Organization and Architecture
- SCSV2113 Human Computer Interaction
- UKQU2612 First Aids
Semester 4
- SCSV1223 Web Programming
- SCSJ2154 Object Oriented Programming
- ULAB2122 Advanced Academic English Skills
- SCSJ2203 Software Engineering
- SCSB2103 Bioinformatics I
Year 3
Semester 5
- SCSJ3203 Theory of Computer Science
- ULAB3162 English for Professional Purpose
- SCSJ3104 Applications Development
- SCSJ3553 Artificial Intelligence
- SCSB3203 Programming for Bioinformatics
- SQBS3683 Structure And Function of Proteins
Semester 6
- SCSB3032 Bioinformatics Final Year Project I
- SCSB3133 Computational Biology I
- SCSB3213 Bioinformatics Database
- SCSD3761 Entrepreneurship Seminar
- SMBE4193 Genetic and Protein Technology
- UCSD2762 Fundamental of Technopreneurship
- UICI2022 Science, Technology and Mankind
- UKQU2202 Elective Innovation and Creativity
Year 4
Semester 7
(Research Internship at University of Cambridge, United Kingdom)- SCSB4114 Practical Training Report
- SCSB4118 Practical Training
Semester 8
- SCSB4134 Bioinformatics Project II
- SCSB4243 Special Topic in Bioinformatics
- SCSB4313 Bioinformatics Modeling and Simulation
- SCSR2043 Operating Systems
- SLAF1122 French Language