
Nicholas Yap
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About me
Sophomore Student at National University of Singapore
Education

Jurong Pioneer Junior College
2018 - 2020A Level 88.75/90 rank pointsActivities and Societies: Participated in the following events representing the school: 32nd Singapore Physics Olympiad Singapore Chemistry Olympiad Competition Participated in other special events, which include: 2019 JPJC STEM Day Leadership Training Camp @ Yuhua Math and Science Challenge JPJC Matriculation and Orientation (Orientation Group Leader) For my CCA's, I have participated in the following: JPJC Open House 2020 JPJC Chinese New Year Celebration JPJC Literature Symposium JPJC Student Council Investiture Studied at Jurong Pioneer Junior College as a GCE Cambridge A Level candidate for 2 years.

Hong Kah Secondary School
2015 - 2018O Levels 11Activities and Societies: Participated in the following activities (representing the school): International Math Olympiad (Sec 1 to Sec 4) Singapore and Asian Schools Math Olympiad (Sec 1 to Sec 4) Singapore Mathematical Olympiad (Sec 1 to Sec 4) Singapore Physics Olympiad (Sec 3 to Sec 4) Participated in other activities, which include (but not limited to): Visit and volunteer at the Silvercare Centre (Sec 2) Improving Quality of Life through Electronics (Sec 2) VIA Initiation Workshop for Community Service (Sec 3) Studied at Hong Kah Secondary School for 4 years as a GCE Cambridge O Level candidate, graduated in 2018.

National University of Singapore
2023 - 2027Bachelor of Computing Information Security 4.61 GPACurrently a Year 1 Student in National University of Singapore, taking a degree in Information Security, with Mathematics as a second major!I have picked up the C programming language from NUS, and am excited to delve deeper to learn more about Information Security!During my semester break, I have learnt a bit on Cryptography, Computer Forensics as well as SQL Queries to upskill myself!
Experience
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Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)
Jan 2021 - Nov 2022National Serviceman
SmileTutor Pte Ltd
Nov 2022 - nowTeacherI am currently working as a part-time tuition teacher for Smiletutor.Currently, I am teaching 3 students (2 Secondary 4, 1 Secondary 3), and they are faring off very well in their academics. Throughout my 10 months of teaching, I have learnt to be more patient, and also learnt to assist to answer their enquiries whenever they have doubts.I have also learnt ways to make my teaching more effective, such that the students are able to understand the concepts better.

Minmed Group Pte Ltd
Nov 2022 - Feb 2023Healthcare AssistantI worked as a healthcare assistant under Minmed Grp Pte Ltd for a period of 3 months, at Hong Kah Secondary School vaccination centre site. During my time there, I have helped patients register for their Covid-19 vaccination, key in their personal health records, and also discharged patients, through the use of GPC and Electronic Medical Records (EMR). I have also assisted in answering their enquiries regarding their vaccinations.

SATS-Creuers Cruise Services
Feb 2023 - Aug 2023Customer Service AssociateI worked as a part time Flexi Associate under SATS.During my time there, I have assisted in answering enquiries from passengers, ushering and assisting passengers in clearing their immigration (for both arrival and departure), validating their passports and their cruise tickets before entering the transit area, assisting passengers in retrieving their lost items, and the tagging of their luggage.

Certis
May 2023 - Aug 2023Security OfficerI have worked as a Aviation Security Officer (AVSO) for Certis, in Singapore's airport (Changi Airport)During my time there, I have learnt about the use of walk-through metal detectors, hand-held metal detectors, explosive detection through the use of Saber 4000/5000, TOPSIS detection in airports as well as screening of passengers.

National University of Singapore
Aug 2023 - nowUndergraduateI am currently an undergraduate at NUS. I am pursuing a double major degree, with Information Security as my primary major, and mathematics as my secondary major.Currently, I am learning the use of Python and C, and have created some programming codes that interests me (such as matrix multiplication and a functioning calculator through the use of programming). I share a deep interest in cybersecurity, and I hope that I will be able to use my current knowledge on programming to enhance security in the digital front, as well as performing penetration testing on sites.I have also picked up learning SQL on my own during my free time in the semester break!I have also participated in some CTFs (namely StandCon and Acronis) and have participated in the Coding Games For Kids (CGFK) event. Show less

NUS Computing
Aug 2024 - nowUndergraduate Teaching AssistantI am currently taking on the position of being an undergraduate teaching assistant for CS2100 (Computer Organisations) in NUS.
Licenses & Certifications
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Computer Forensics Fundamentals
Udemy - View certificate

Intro to Machine Learning
KaggleMay 2024 - View certificate

Getting Started with AWS Services Fundamentals for Beginners
SimplilearnMay 2024 
WorldQuant BRAIN International Quant Championship
WorldQuantOct 2024- View certificate

The Complete SQL Bootcamp: Go from Zero to Hero
UdemyDec 2023 - View certificate

Cryptography and Hashing Fundamentals in Python and Java
UdemyDec 2023
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Nicholas YapGeneral Certificate of Education Advanced Level, Singapore Ministry of Education Feb 2021
- Awarded to Nicholas YapGeneral Certificate of Education Ordinary Level, Singapore Ministry of Education Jan 2019
Languages
- enEnglish
- chChinese
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