In today's rapidly changing world, continuous learning is not just a nice-to-have — it is a necessity.
As an IT professional with more than 20 years of experience working in multiple countries, I understand the importance of keeping up with the latest technologies and business practices.My responsibilities include overseeing projects to ensure that they receive timely support and actively engaging stakeholders to stay in tune with their business needs. Equally important, I will roll up my sleeves and work alongside my team to fix technical issues.
This was 10 years after I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems & Information Science from the National University of Singapore in 1997. The course opened my eyes to the myriad and complex decisions often faced by senior management. This allowed me to better approach issues from their perspective and build closer partnerships.In 2021, at the age of 49, I enrolled in the NUS Master of Science in Business Analytics programme and will graduate this year.
Interacting with classmates from the younger generation, especially millennials, I see that they have a different approach to learning. For example, I learned to go back to lecture recordings or use online resources to clarify any unclear points. This works well for me as I can schedule my learning to fit pockets of free time.