Isaac Kow

Isaac Kow

Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR
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    IT Consulting, Project Management, and Strategic Planning

About

An engineering-trained startup founder who loves process streamlining and optimization. Equipped with strong background in projects management and delivery, practical engineering solutions provision, supply chain management, business strategy development, fundraising and networking.

Vision to apply technology in helping scattered industries to come closer and collaborate in the internet world.

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Experience

  • ASEAN Youth Organization Graphic

    ASEAN Youth Organization

    Hong Kong SAR

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    Hong Kong

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    Hong Kong

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    Hong Kong

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    Hong kong

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    Singapore

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    Hong Kong

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    Hong Kong

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    SCL1112

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    Kota Kinabalu

Education

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    Activities and Societies: Student Chapter Malaysian Association of Hong Kong, Peer Mentoring Program, iVillage, Peer Counselor, HKUST Connect, International Student Ambassador

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is a public research university in Clear Water Bay Peninsula, Hong Kong. Established in 1991, it is the territory's youngest higher learning institution with no precursory existence. The University currently consists of four disciplinary schools, which offer degrees in Business, Engineering, Science and Social Science & Humanities, alongside Interdisciplinary Programs Office, which provides cross-disciplinary programs, and Fok Ying Tung…

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is a public research university in Clear Water Bay Peninsula, Hong Kong. Established in 1991, it is the territory's youngest higher learning institution with no precursory existence. The University currently consists of four disciplinary schools, which offer degrees in Business, Engineering, Science and Social Science & Humanities, alongside Interdisciplinary Programs Office, which provides cross-disciplinary programs, and Fok Ying Tung Graduate School/Fok Ying Tung Research Institute, which aims at technology transfer and commercialization. HKUST has been continuously viewed as one of the top three higher education institutions in Hong Kong.

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is a public research university in Clear Water Bay Peninsula, Hong Kong. Established in 1991, it is the territory's youngest higher learning institution with no precursory existence. The University currently consists of four disciplinary schools, which offer degrees in Business, Engineering, Science and Social Science & Humanities, alongside Interdisciplinary Programs Office, which provides cross-disciplinary programs, and Fok Ying Tung…

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is a public research university in Clear Water Bay Peninsula, Hong Kong. Established in 1991, it is the territory's youngest higher learning institution with no precursory existence. The University currently consists of four disciplinary schools, which offer degrees in Business, Engineering, Science and Social Science & Humanities, alongside Interdisciplinary Programs Office, which provides cross-disciplinary programs, and Fok Ying Tung Graduate School/Fok Ying Tung Research Institute, which aims at technology transfer and commercialization. HKUST has been continuously viewed as one of the top three higher education institutions in Hong Kong.

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    Sabah Tshung Tsin Secondary School (Sekolah Menengah Tshung Tsin Sabah in Malay, 沙巴崇正中学 in Chinese) is a Chinese independent high school located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. In 2007, the school was chosen as one of the ten Chinese Independent High Schools in Malaysia to be included as a Cluster School under the Education Blueprint of the Malaysian Government's Ninth Malaysia Plan.[2]

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Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • Project Director

    Nau Shawng Education Network

    - Present 11 years 11 months

    Education

    • Initiated a 1-month English Teaching voluntary service in Myitkyina, Myanmar
    • Offered fundamental English courses for secondary school, university students and some university graduates
    • Designed English learning methods for the students, including a series of tests in speaking, listening and reading areas
    • Organized sharing sessions and photo exhibition
    • Established an informative blog about volunteering in Myanmar

  • Project Leader (Engineering)

    Farmer Corporative Centre, Nanyang Entrepreneurship Foundation

    - Present 7 years 8 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Project Leader (Engineering) of a voluntary-based construction project of Community Centre in a village in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The project aims to provide a spacious area for the villagers to gather and also allow people from outside Cambodia to visit and share with them. The project also targets to involve both engineers from Cambodia and Hong Kong to enrich each other’s professional experience as well as enriching technical exchange experiences.

    Responsible for providing engineering…

    Project Leader (Engineering) of a voluntary-based construction project of Community Centre in a village in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The project aims to provide a spacious area for the villagers to gather and also allow people from outside Cambodia to visit and share with them. The project also targets to involve both engineers from Cambodia and Hong Kong to enrich each other’s professional experience as well as enriching technical exchange experiences.

    Responsible for providing engineering and technical support to the project, covering land provision, contractual needs, procurement, construction and fundamental designs.

  • Vice President of Education

    Toastmaster Club, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE)

    - 11 months

    Education

    Vice President (Education) of the in-house club which is affiliated with the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, with the aim to be developed as a good platform for Toastmasters to improve their communication skills and leadership skills.

    Responsible for developing educational and learning program for the members to enhance their communication skills and learning experiences in the Club.

  • Protégé

    The President’s Protégé Scheme 2014/15, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE)

    - 10 months

    Science and Technology

    Protégé selected among HKIE young members to shadow the President and gain insight into the workings of HKIE and to observe how senior figures in the industry operate and contribute to special projects involving the President and senior figures of the profession.

    Responsible as organizer of the PiE Platform and Delegation Trip to Tokyo. Also involves in supporting photo competition and organizing the Engineering Exploration Program and Engineering Camp for local secondary school…

    Protégé selected among HKIE young members to shadow the President and gain insight into the workings of HKIE and to observe how senior figures in the industry operate and contribute to special projects involving the President and senior figures of the profession.

    Responsible as organizer of the PiE Platform and Delegation Trip to Tokyo. Also involves in supporting photo competition and organizing the Engineering Exploration Program and Engineering Camp for local secondary school students.

Courses

  • Building Planning

    CIEM5130

  • Construction Cost Management

    CIEM5160

  • Dispute Resolution in Engineers

    CIEM5150

  • Slope Management in Hong Kong

    CIEM5790

Projects

  • Planning and Scheduling Techniques for Large Construction Projects

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    Conducted a study on the planning and scheduling techniques in large infrastructural projects, recommending more effective and efficient application of relevant techniques.

  • Green Slope Engineering

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    An Undergraduate Final Year Research Project in understanding the ecological role of vegetation cover and tree root systems, such as evapotranspiration and matric suctions, in the slope stability

Honors & Awards

  • Tshung Tsin Spirit Award 2016

    Sabah Tshung Tsin Alumni Association (STTAA)

    The Tshung Tsin Spirit Award (also known as Tshung Tsin Ren Award) recognizes exceptional
    or continuing service to the Sabah Tshung Tsin Secondary School (STTSS) and/or Institut
    Sinaran (IS). This award is designed to publicly acknowledge those individual/class/batch who
    have volunteered significant amounts of time, talents and resources to the society as a whole.
    Nominee(s) must be Sabah Tshung Tsin Secondary School (STTSS) and/or Institut Sinaran (IS)
    (previously known as…

    The Tshung Tsin Spirit Award (also known as Tshung Tsin Ren Award) recognizes exceptional
    or continuing service to the Sabah Tshung Tsin Secondary School (STTSS) and/or Institut
    Sinaran (IS). This award is designed to publicly acknowledge those individual/class/batch who
    have volunteered significant amounts of time, talents and resources to the society as a whole.
    Nominee(s) must be Sabah Tshung Tsin Secondary School (STTSS) and/or Institut Sinaran (IS)
    (previously known as Tshung Tsin Pre U) alumni.

  • Best FYP Award - Merit Award

    Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) - Graduates & Students Division

    Project Name: Green Slope Engineering
    Involved in research project to understand the ecological role of vegetation cover and tree root
    systems, such as evapotranspiration and matric suctions, in the slope stability

    Supervisor: Prof. Charles W.W. Ng
    University: Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

  • Winner - AECOM Prize for the Best Final Year Geotechnical Project

    Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

    The AECOM Prize for the Best Final-year Geotechnical Project aims to recognize the efforst of final year students of local universities on their final year geotechnical projects.

    Project Name: Green Slope Engineering
    Involved in research project to understand the ecological role of vegetation cover and tree root
    systems, such as evapotranspiration and matric suctions, in the slope stability

    Supervisor: Prof. Charles W.W. Ng
    University: Hong Kong University of Science…

    The AECOM Prize for the Best Final-year Geotechnical Project aims to recognize the efforst of final year students of local universities on their final year geotechnical projects.

    Project Name: Green Slope Engineering
    Involved in research project to understand the ecological role of vegetation cover and tree root
    systems, such as evapotranspiration and matric suctions, in the slope stability

    Supervisor: Prof. Charles W.W. Ng
    University: Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

  • Gold Award - President's Cup 2013

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    The President's Cup was launched in 2002 as an annual event for undergraduate students to compete for the awards based on outstanding achievements in research and innovation.

  • Roy To Community Service Award 2013

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    The Roy To Community Service Award was established in June 2008 in memory of Mr. Roy To, an HKUST graduate who passed away in a traffic accident on a service trip to Inner Mongolia organized by the World Emergency Relief. The award aims to recognize HKUST students with exceptional contribution to community service. The award will be presented every year to the HKUST student who best exemplifies the service spirit for which the late Mr. Roy To is remembered.

  • The Chairman Award

    Sabah Tshung Tsin Secondary School

    Awarded for the Outstanding Student of the Year

  • Silver Award - National Invention Competition

    Chinese Chamber of Malaysia

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Cantonese

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Chinese

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Bahasa Malaysia

    Native or bilingual proficiency

Organizations

  • American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

    Associate Member

    - Present

  • Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)

    Graduate Engineer

    - Present

  • Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM)

    Graduate Member

    - Present

  • ASEAN Engineer Register

    Associate ASEAN Engineer (AAE)

    - Present

  • Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE)

    Graduate Member

    - Present

  • Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)

    Graduate Member

    - Present

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