Carol

About Me

I am a current graduate from Malaysia, holding a First Class Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, specializing in Software Development, having a passion for Product Design, eager to learn new skills.

Resume

2024

UI/UX Course

Embarking on an online UI/UX design course, led by Simon Lin, a Senior Product Designer from Canva with over 8 years of experience, I mastered core concepts and tools like Figma. Practical assignments included user researching, wireframing, mockups, prototyping iOS apps and RWD webpages. Beyond technical skills, the course cultivated design sensibilities and a mindset for continual growth.

2023

KPMG Apprenticeship

As a Software & Application Apprentice in the Lighthouse Department in KPMG Consulting (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., I worked on individual and in-house software development projects, including a Meeting Room Booking System and a Helpdesk Ticketing System. Responsibilities included UI design, prototyping in Figma, full stack development using Python, Django, HTML, and Bootstrap, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) planning.

2021-2023

First Class Degree

Pursued Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Development) With Honours in Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM). Achieved a CGPA of 3.81, earning First Class honors, won the Vice Chancellor Awards which only rewarded one student in each course in a faculty, and consistent placement on the Dean’s List every semester. Selected for the JPA Program Ijazah Dalam Negara (PIDN) sponsorship. Led various academic assignments and a software development project. Served as Vice President of the music club and dance crew. Actively participated in a committee in educational ICT events.

2020

Web Developer Internship

Web Developer Internship

As a Java Web Developer Intern in Agile Matrix Solutions Sdn. Bhd., I contributed to the development of their corporate website using Java, HTML, and Bootstrap by converting a given UI design into a responsive web app. Their original landing page had become a fully functioned corporate website where clients and job seekers could interact with them directly.

2018-2021

Diploma

Pursued a Diploma in Information Technology in Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM). Achieved a CGPA of 3.98, and consistent placement on the Dean’s List every semester. Selected for the JPA Dermasiswa B40 (DB40) sponsorship. Volunteered in various societies in designing posters.

2013-2017

SPM Straight As

Completed 5 years of secondary education in a public elite school, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Dato' Bentara Dalam, Segamat (SMKDBDS). Achieved straight As (10 subjects) including the elective ICT subject in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)

© Carol Lim. 2024

© Carol Lim. 2024

© Carol Lim. 2024