Describe your personal brand.

I am a curious thinker and quiet catalyst, drawn to complexity and motivated by clarity. I find energy in connecting ideas, people, and possibilities and I believe real impact happens when thoughtfulness meets action. Whether navigating ambiguity or building something new, I strive to lead with purpose, empathy, and a constant desire to grow.

What were you doing before The NUS MBA?

Before starting the MBA, I began my career at the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) as a Geospatial Consultant, where I led efforts to grow geospatial literacy across the public sector—delivering capacity-building programmes to over 1,500 public officers and students. I also contributed to national data governance efforts through the Government Data Architecture, and supported policy work such as the refinement of the MOE Primary One Registration Exercise Framework. These experiences gave me early exposure to how data, policy, and public service intersect.

I later joined the National Parks Board (NParks), where I supported the agency’s digitalisation strategy—working closely with operational teams to enhance platforms like TreesSG and Explore-a-Route, developing a data and AI roadmap, and identifying capability gaps to improve staff digital competencies. I also supported senior management engagements to showcase NParks’ innovation efforts to external partners.

Since the second year of my MBA, I have returned to SLA, working in the Human Resource Division with a focus on Career Development and Strategic Projects. My portfolio includes developing organisation-wide competency frameworks, strengthening employer branding, and exploring the application of AI technology and automation. This role has given me the chance to connect long-term talent strategy with broader organisational transformation, and to work on initiatives that improve both employee experience and institutional agility.

Academically, I hold a double degree in Real Estate and Geography from the National University of Singapore, and on a freelance basis, serve as a Instructor at NUS, teaching bridging courses in Mathematics for prospective undergraduates for Bachelor of IT and Bachelor of Technology programmes. It has been deeply fulfilling to support others in their learning journeys while going through my own through the MBA.

Outside of work, I find energy in travel, using it as a lens to understand different cultures and reflect on the world around me.

Please share your key achievements and leadership roles on the programme.

Throughout the MBA, I tried to contribute in ways that felt meaningful—whether through supporting my peers, engaging with new experiences, or applying what I was learning in real time. I served as the Academic Liaison on the MBA Student Council, where I helped communicate feedback between students and faculty. It was a behind-the-scenes role, but one that gave me a clearer view of how small efforts can help improve the collective experience.

I also took part in several case competitions, which were incredibly rewarding. Collaborating with classmates, tackling unfamiliar challenges, and pitching ideas to industry professionals pushed me to grow in ways I didn’t expect.

Outside the MBA, I continued my professional work in the public sector and taught adult learners at NUS, delivering bridging modules for undergraduate hopefuls. Teaching was especially enriching—it reminded me that learning goes both ways. While I was guiding students through their own academic transitions, I was going through one myself as an MBA student. That parallel made the experience even more meaningful.

Looking back, I didn’t set out with any clear checklist of things to accomplish during my time at MBA. I anchored myself to stay present, contribute where I could, and learn from every step along the way.

What has been the single most stand-out experience of your MBA?

Spending a semester on exchange at London Business School was one of the most enriching chapters of my MBA journey. I had the opportunity to take entrepreneurship-focused electives like Innovation to Market and The Entrepreneurship Lab, which allowed me to work directly with early-stage startups and researchers in London. These classes pushed me to think beyond structured business models and dive into ambiguity—where customer insights were messy, pivots were constant, and learning happened in real time.

What made it especially rewarding was how practical and hands-on the experience was. Whether it was testing market assumptions or shadowing founders, I gained a deeper appreciation for the grit and creativity it takes to bring ideas to life. It also gave me a newfound respect for entrepreneurs who build not just businesses, but belief in their vision.

Outside the classroom, I made time to travel across Europe, using the opportunity to experience different cultures, reflect, and recalibrate. Navigating unfamiliar places on my own—often outside of any schedule or agenda—became a form of personal learning. I discovered more about how I respond to uncertainty, how I observe the world, and how much there is to gain by simply being curious.

Capping off this period, I represented NUS at the Graduate Business Conference in Canada, joining student leaders from global business schools. Coming straight from LBS, it was inspiring to hear how different communities approached leadership, inclusion, and change. The conversations were sincere, the energy collaborative, and I walked away with both inspiration and clarity.

What advice would you give to other MBA aspirants?

Use the ecosystem as a platform to stretch beyond your comfort zone—not just academically, but in how you collaborate, communicate, and solve problems. Some of my most meaningful lessons came from joining case competitions like the INSEAD x DBS Product Innovation Challenge, TNB Aura Startup Wars, and the Renewable Energy Case Competition. I didn’t join with the intention to win, but to learn about business models, strategy, and more importantly, about teamwork under pressure.

These experiences reminded me that you don’t need to have all the answers—what matters is showing up, being open to feedback, and staying adaptable. So take that leap, even if it feels unfamiliar. The MBA is a rare space where you can test ideas, fail safely, and grow in unexpected ways.