Nelson Lim

NUS Accountancy & Business Analytics (Year 2)

nelson.lim@u.nus.edu

While studying in university, I discovered my passion in data analytics. Since that moment, my life has never been the same. As I continue to develop my skills in machine learning and analytics, I hope to apply them to solve business problems. Please contact me if you are keen to work on a project together!

Experience

Research Assistant

NUS Business Analytics Center

  • Performed statistical analysis using machine learning models in R which validated ground-breaking research conducted at Business Analytics Center.
  • Created tree-based machine learning models in Python to reduce attrition rate for a retail chain company, which is expected to increase employee retention rate by up to 80%.
  • Graded assignments as a teaching assistant for Masters of Science in Business Analytics students, which facilitated the learning of the class.

May 2018 - Present

Student Executive

NUS Business School Dean's Office

  • Facilitated Case Study Assessment Centers for NUS Business School scholarship applicants, which ensured smooth running of scholarship assessments under NUS Business School.
  • Provided logistical support for NUS Open Day, NUS Business School Welcome Tea and Masterclass, which helped to promote NUS to over 2000 potential students and familiarise incoming students.

Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

Activities

Secretary & Treasurer

NUS Business Analytics Consulting Team (BACT)

  • Provided free consultation services for a Python data analytics module which helped weaker students understand basic concepts in Python and statistics.
  • Initiated and facilitated in-house projects, which provided an opportunity for members to work on a data analytics project as a team, where they applied analytics tools to solve business-domain problems.
  • Reconciled expenses for in-house sessions and promotional booths and corresponded with the Secretary of the Data Analytics and Operations department in NUS Business School to expedite the approval of claims.

Jan 2018 - Present

Orientation Group Leader

Residential College 4 Freshmen Orientation Camp 2018

  • Led a group of freshmen during the camp through team-bonding games and activities, which promoted the spirit and culture of RC4.
  • Initiated and facilitated teambuilding activities to enable them to get to know each other better and learn more about residential life in RC4.

May 2018 - Jul 2018

Education

National University of Singapore

Bachelor of Business Administration (Accountancy) & Business Analytics
Aug 2017 - May 2021

St. Joseph's Institution

International Baccalaureate (IB)

International Baccalaureate Diploma: 40 points

Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools
Other Skills
  • Machine Learning
  • Tableau
  • Social Media
  • Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Word
  • Vensim (Systems Thinking)
  • Chinese Chess
  • Video Games

Interests

Outside of school, I participate in Pokémon Video Game Competitions. My accomplishments in the 2017 season have won me travel awards to compete in tournaments in many different cities, including Melbourne, São Paulo, Indianapolis, Anaheim and London.

Here is a photo from the 2016 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco:


Because of a hectic schedule in university, I stopped competing in Pokémon tournaments to focus on my studies. However, I found a growing passion for data analytics. I spend my free time developing myself by acquiring a broad set of skills, with a focus on machine learning.

I watch videos and read various types of material on machine learning. These websites tend to be more technically advanced and have a deep learning focus. Here are some of them:

I also love Japanese food and culture. I have been to Tokyo in Summer and Winter before. But I'd love to go to other parts of Japan in Spring or Autumn.