Nicholas Yap

Nicholas Yap

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Sophomore Student at National University of Singapore

  • Education

    • Jurong Pioneer Junior College

      2018 - 2020
      A Level 88.75/90 rank points

      Activities 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 - 2018
      O Levels 11

      Activities 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 - 2027
      Bachelor of Computing Information Security 4.61 GPA

      Currently 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

    • Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)

      Jan 2021 - Nov 2022
      National Serviceman
    • SmileTutor Pte Ltd

      Nov 2022 - now
      Teacher

      I 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 2023
      Healthcare Assistant

      I 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 2023
      Customer Service Associate

      I 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 2023
      Security Officer

      I 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 - now
      Undergraduate

      I 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 - now
      Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

      I am currently taking on the position of being an undergraduate teaching assistant for CS2100 (Computer Organisations) in NUS.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Computer Forensics Fundamentals

      Udemy
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    • Intro to Machine Learning

      Kaggle
      May 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Getting Started with AWS Services Fundamentals for Beginners

      Simplilearn
      May 2024
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    • WorldQuant BRAIN International Quant Championship

      WorldQuant
      Oct 2024
    • The Complete SQL Bootcamp: Go from Zero to Hero

      Udemy
      Dec 2023
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    • Cryptography and Hashing Fundamentals in Python and Java

      Udemy
      Dec 2023
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Nicholas Yap
      General Certificate of Education Advanced Level, Singapore Ministry of Education Feb 2021
    • Awarded to Nicholas Yap
      General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level, Singapore Ministry of Education Jan 2019