Giap Shin Ko Email & Phone Number

Singapore

Singapore

As an Economist and Data Analyst at the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, I play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the maritime industry. My responsibilities encompass:1. Policy Insight Generation:- Leverage advanced data analytics to extract actionable insights, informing the development of strategic policies for the MPA.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data-driven solutions with organizational objectives.2. Economic Analysis and Modeling:- Apply econometric techniques and statistical methodologies to conduct in-depth economic analyses, providing a robust foundation for decision-making.- Contribute to the development of economic models that forecast industry trends and identify growth opportunities.3. Data-Driven Decision Support:- Develop and maintain data-driven tools and dashboards to facilitate informed decision-making within the MPA and across stakeholder engagements.- Provide ongoing support to stakeholders by translating complex data into understandable narratives for strategic discussions.4. Industry Collaboration:- Actively engage with industry partners, fostering collaborative initiatives that enhance Singapore's standing as a global maritime hub.- Represent MPA in industry events and forums to stay abreast of the latest trends and contribute to thought leadership.This role allows me to combine my passion for economics, data analytics, and the maritime sector, contributing to Singapore's goal of being a leading International Maritime Centre.

Singapore

- Engaged with clients and external stakeholders, interviewing and brainstorming activities with DNV experts located in Singapore and other research and advisory hubs such as in Norway, Germany and China- Conducted other forms of research involving desktop learning, reviewing of research papers and publications- Completed an entire consulting project with a client from the proposal initiation stage to the delivery of the presentation utilising tools such as PowerBI and Microsoft Excel

London, England, United Kingdom

- Led 100+ members across 5 subcommittees committed to using entrepreneurial action to effect positive social change such as promoting women's entrepreneurship and environmental awareness- Analyzed the feedback we constantly gathered and created business strategies to improve the impact of our social projects- Supervised and ensured the quality of 5 successful consulting projects and 4 social enterprises with a total impact of over 100 individuals and organisations- Undertook weekly presentations at both internal and external meetings to a wide audience of over 30 people, ranging from colleagues to industry professionals- Nominated and won 'LSESU Gold Star Award' at the Student Union STARS Awards- Presented in 2020 Enactus UK National Expo & emerged top 8 out of 61 teams

London, United Kingdom

- Worked in a team to deliver recommendations for expansion of manpower and recruitment of students in schools for WildHearts Group's existing outreach structure- Conducted competitor and market analysis through primary and secondary research, and devised tailored recruitment strategies for the clients- Developed new marketing and recruitment models to attract students

Singapore

- Supported the Shipping Division in handling crew changes as a result of COVID-19- Drafted emails and processed application of crew changes with respective shipping agents- Liaised with the relevant agencies and firms to ensure the safe return of the crew- Utilized machine learning and predictive modeling to reduce document processing time by over 30%

Singapore

- Monitored, analysed and benchmarked the domestic, regional and international economic performance of the Singapore Maritime Cluster; Suggested and produced strategic plans that ensure long-term competitiveness of Singapore’s status as an International Maritime Centre- Scoped, researched and presented on the feasibility of 5G technology in Singapore’s Maritime Industry and how the organisation could adapt it to streamline the processes in Singapore’s port- Awarded the Beacon Scholarship from the Ministry of Transport, Singapore

Singapore

- As lieutenant in Singapore Armed Forces, 1st Commando Battalion, I led a team of 12 soldiers from the company and conducted competency training for special operations for an entire battalion of 200 soldiers- Named the Distinguished Honour Graduate (1st out of 70 pax) in the Commando Leader Course and awarded the Golden Bayonet- Awarded the Sword of Merit (top 10% of cohort) upon commissioning from Officer Cadet School- Aided the battalion in attaining the "Best Combat Unit" title for the Best Unit Competition in the Singapore Armed Forces 17/18 as a Detachment Commander- Represented the Singapore Armed Forces during bilateral training with Thai, Cambodian and Vietnamese Soldiers

Master Of Science - Ms, Business Analytics

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Economics, First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Enactus, Floorball Coursework: Data Analytics, Statistics, Probability, Distribution Theory and Inference.

Singapore-Cambridge Gce A-Levels, 8 Distinctions

Activities and Societies: Outdoor Adventure Club, Shooting - Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level: 7’A’s for 3 H1 Subjects, 4 H2 Subjects; 1.