I am a Master's student in Biomedical Data Science at Nanyang Technological University with a strong academic background, including a First-Class Honours Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology. With practical work experience as a Medical Laboratory Technologist and as a Product Specialist, I bring a diverse skill set combining biostatistics, bioinformatics, deep learning, and microbiology expertise. I take pride in developing innovative computational methods for biomedical applications, such as automating scRNA-seq analysis workflows and advancing cancer vaccine research. My passion is to apply cutting-edge data science and AI techniques to solve real-world biomedical problems, continuously enhancing my laboratory, programming, and analytical capabilities in dynamic healthcare and research environments.

Koo Zhi Yi

I am a Master's student in Biomedical Data Science at Nanyang Technological University with a strong academic background, including a First-Class Honours Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology. With practical work experience as a Medical Laboratory Technologist and as a Product Specialist, I bring a diverse skill set combining biostatistics, bioinformatics, deep learning, and microbiology expertise. I take pride in developing innovative computational methods for biomedical applications, such as automating scRNA-seq analysis workflows and advancing cancer vaccine research. My passion is to apply cutting-edge data science and AI techniques to solve real-world biomedical problems, continuously enhancing my laboratory, programming, and analytical capabilities in dynamic healthcare and research environments.

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I am a Master’s student in Biomedical Data Science at Nanyang Technological University with a strong academic background, including a First-Class Honours Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology. With practical work experience as a Medical Laboratory Technologist and as a Product Specialist, I bring a diverse skill set combining biostatistics, bioinformatics, deep learning, and microbiology expertise.

I take pride in developing innovative computational methods for biomedical applications, such as automating scRNA-seq analysis workflows and advancing cancer vaccine research. My passion is to apply cutting-edge data science and AI techniques to solve real-world biomedical problems, continuously enhancing my laboratory, programming, and analytical capabilities in dynamic healthcare and research environments.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Malay
Intermediate
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Medical Laboratory Technologist at BP Clinical Lab
June 30, 2024 - August 4, 2025
Worked in the Microbiology and Urinalysis departments, responsible for collecting and processing patient samples, bacterial culture and identification via Gram staining, biochemical assays and API system. Conducted antimicrobial susceptibility testing and performed specialized diagnostics including urine FEME and seminal analysis. Ensured quality control in compliance with CAP standards, managed documentation in Laboratory Information Management System, and maintained confidentiality protocols.
Product Specialist at Muser Apac SDN BHD
January 31, 2023 - August 4, 2025
Promoted and presented company products to QA, R&D, and production personnel in industrial and healthcare companies. Provided pre-sales and post-sales support by communicating effectively across departments. Visited over 80 companies and generated more than RM69,000 in revenue within three months.

Education

Master of Science in Biomedical Data Science at Nanyang Technological University
August 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Biotechnology at University of Nottingham Malaysia
September 1, 2019 - July 31, 2022

Qualifications

Deep Learning: Image Recognition (LinkedIn Learning)
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
OpenCV for Python Developers (LinkedIn Learning)
February 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025
Bioinformatics (CBEHx)
February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2023
Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome (Coursera)
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Genome Engineering: CRISPR Advanced Certificate Program
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Education, Professional Services

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert

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