SMU PhD Graduate Shares About His Role as a Machine Learning Scientist at Vipshop in the US

SMU PhD in Information Systems graduate Ding Ying shares about the ins and outs of being a machine learning scientist at Vipshop.

Can Blockchain Impact the Environment? SMU Blockchain Club Sheds Some Light

Blockchain technology's impact has evolved far beyond cryptocurrencies. One hot area of debate is its impact on the environment. Boon or bane? We find out more from SMU Blockchain club's Jorden Seet.

Big Data and the Consumer (MITB Thought Leadership Series)

Big data isn't something new—it's existed from the very day humans began to make records of their work. So when exactly did consumers come into the picture? SMU Lecturer Seema Chokshi shows us the evolution of big data.

Tech Disruption in the Legal Sector is No Longer a Question of When, But How.

With the rapid expansion of digital technology into every aspect of daily life and the commoditisation of data, it’s now a mad scramble for governments and the legal profession to play catch-up. Assoc Prof Warren Chik gives us the lowdown on the complex evolution of law in the digital era.

Student Interview Series: Joel Ng, SMU Master of IT in Business

Four years after the completion of his bachelor's degree in SMU and after taking a myriad of online tech courses, Joel Ng decided to return to his alma mater to pursue a Master of IT in Business. We find out the motivations behind his decision.

The Rise of the Gig Economy and Digital Nomad: Here to Stay or Gone Tomorrow?

The idea of leading an independent and self-defined work life may be alluring, but do would-be giggers really know what they're getting themselves into? Prof Thomas Menkhoff gives us the lowdown on the pros and cons of becoming a digital nomad.

SMU Alumnus Quits Job to Launch Edtech Startup, Kalpha, to Make Learning Personalised and Affordable for Everyone

When an opportunity came knocking, Jaden Teo made the tough decision to leave a highly sought-after career in management consulting to start edtech Kalpha with his long-time friend. Jaden shares more in this interview.

Finding the Right Hook with Their Fresh Coffee Brew

It's not always easy finding good coffee when you need one—not to mention how costly it can be. Facing the same issue herself, Faye Sit created Hook Coffee in a bid to make fresh, specialty brews easily accessible to all coffee lovers.

Quantum Computing is Here to Stay (MITB Thought Leadership Series)

While quantum computing presents the prospect of solving problems previously considered insoluble, it’s also moving at a painfully slow pace. SMU Assoc Prof Manoj Thulasidas explains more.

The Road to Working in Tech: Clare Lim of Salesforce

You don't always need to be a hardcore techie to work in tech. SMU Social Sciences alumna Clare Lim shares how she found her way into the world of tech at Salesforce.

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