With over 9 years of experience spanning risk management, private equity, real estate investment, and equity research, I turn complex data into clear, actionable insights that guide strategic decisions. I am passionate about leveraging analytics to improve business outcomes and am committed to continuous learning in emerging AI technologies.\n\nI communicate complex data findings to non-technical stakeholders, collaborate across functions to define KPIs, and build dashboards and data pipelines that ensure data quality and accessibility. I’m proficient with Python, R, SQL, and visualization tools, and I stay curious about new tech like LLMs and prompt engineering to drive smarter solutions.

Ho Lay Hong

With over 9 years of experience spanning risk management, private equity, real estate investment, and equity research, I turn complex data into clear, actionable insights that guide strategic decisions. I am passionate about leveraging analytics to improve business outcomes and am committed to continuous learning in emerging AI technologies.\n\nI communicate complex data findings to non-technical stakeholders, collaborate across functions to define KPIs, and build dashboards and data pipelines that ensure data quality and accessibility. I’m proficient with Python, R, SQL, and visualization tools, and I stay curious about new tech like LLMs and prompt engineering to drive smarter solutions.

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With over 9 years of experience spanning risk management, private equity, real estate investment, and equity research, I turn complex data into clear, actionable insights that guide strategic decisions. I am passionate about leveraging analytics to improve business outcomes and am committed to continuous learning in emerging AI technologies.\n\nI communicate complex data findings to non-technical stakeholders, collaborate across functions to define KPIs, and build dashboards and data pipelines that ensure data quality and accessibility. I’m proficient with Python, R, SQL, and visualization tools, and I stay curious about new tech like LLMs and prompt engineering to drive smarter solutions.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Technology Risk Specialist at DBS Bank (under contract with A-IT Software)
April 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Analyze, manipulate, and visualize data using Qlik and Tableau to help business users understand their systems better. Collaborate with software and data engineers to improve the availability, integrity, accuracy, and reliability of data logging and data pipelines. Develop, test and monitor dashboards to ensure that they fit the requirements of business users. Monitor post-production and resolve any potential issues raised by users. Achievements include migration of dashboard projects; development of automated dashboards for performance monitoring; and working with big data for statistical analysis, data mining and data visualization for management reporting.
RPA Developer at Ministry of Home Affairs
December 1, 2020 - November 30, 2021
Identifying and designing business processes for automation. Setting up, testing and monitoring automated workflows to ensure that business processes function at optimum efficiency without risk of error. Monitoring and maintaining automation post-implementation and resolving any potential issues to ensure smooth business operations. Achievements include migration of automation projects; liaising with vendor and IT automation project teams for end-to-end delivery; developing automated dashboards for performance monitoring using UiPath, PowerBI and Excel; working with large datasets for statistical analysis, data mining and management reporting.
Director/Founder at Sccube Pte Ltd
April 1, 2006 - December 31, 2018
Developed successful client relationships with top aesthetic clinics, department stores and beauty boutiques in Singapore. Recruited and trained beauty advisors for Sccube concept stores. Successfully operated multiple concept stores on Orchard Road, department store counters and Sephora counters. Worked with public relations consultancies and social media influencers to increase brand awareness of products.
Director/Founder at Astute Corporation Pte Ltd
May 1, 2005 - December 31, 2018
Founded Astute Corporation that initially distributed high-end cosmeceutical products to clinics and beauty spas. Grew the business at double-digit rates amidst competition. Created the ‘Sccube the Apothecary’ concept store to reach a wider addressable market, achieving total sales over S$1 million within 3 years.
Account Manager (Infrastructure Group & Capital Enabling Division) at IE Singapore (now Enterprise Singapore)
June 1, 2000 - June 30, 2005
Organised trade missions and seminars for major environmental engineering companies in Singapore. Assisted companies in sourcing overseas project leads in China, UAE, etc. Processed financial assistance applications such as grants and double-tax deductions for qualified expenses for overseas expansion activities. Reviewed existing financing schemes for companies going overseas and gathered feedback from stakeholders on the internationalisation financing schemes. Timely monitoring and review of IE Singapore’s investment portfolio; assisted in developing presentations on investment proposals and investment policy papers to the board of directors.
Real Estate Analyst at Jones Lang LaSalle Singapore
March 1, 1997 - May 31, 2000
Conduct analytical research on real estate prices and availability. Conduct surveys on clients' needs for real estate information for corporate and government clients. Market real estate information services such as feasibility studies to existing and prospective clients. Achievements include participation in new product and market development efforts and support for the first quarterly real estate information subscription service and the development of first real estate price indices in Singapore.
Business Unit Control Officer at SBC Warburg (now UBS)
July 1, 1996 - March 31, 1997
Oversight of day-to-day operations for the equity trading desk. Management of monthly and quarterly internal reporting requirements. Supported Finance Director and Chief Financial Officer with technical accounting research and documentation. Monitored process and controls for effectiveness and implemented improvements as needed. Assisted in compliance areas related to business risks assessments and regulatory reporting requirements.

Education

Master of Technology in Enterprise Business Analytics at National University of Singapore – Institute of System Science
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor of Business (Specialising in Financial Analysis) with 2nd Upper Class Honours at Nanyang Technological University
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1996
A Levels at National Junior College
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1992

Qualifications

CFA Level III
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Other