Let's talk robotics with Gek Huey Chua

Joining me today is Gek Huey Chua. Gek Huey is a data scientist who has made significant contributions in the fields of life science, healthcare, finance, and business. She obtained a Bachelor's degree and a Master’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and from Nanyang Technological.

 After completing her MSc, Gek Huey developed an interest in bioinformatics and went on to pursue a second Master's degree in this field from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore. She began her career in the life science and healthcare industry, working at the Bioinformatics Institute, AStar from 2003 to 2004 and the Research Lab at NUS Yong Lu Lin School of Medicine from 2005 to 2007. She then moved on to work at Eli Lily Drug Discovery Center from 2008 to 2010 and the Research Lab at China Academy of Science (CAS) from 2011 to 2016. During this time, she authored 18 publications and was awarded a patent.

 In 2011, Gek Huey pivoted to the finance industry, working as an insurance and equities trader at Phillip Securities from 2011 to 2014 while she further pursue a Master’s degree in Financial Engineering at National University of Singapore. She then joined LedCap, a commodity futures trading firm, where she specialized in commodities trading and market making from 2015 to 2016.

 She then moved on to work at the Government Technology Agency from 2016 to 2017, contributing her skills in Data Science to the public sector. In 2017, Gek Huey made a move to the business and marketing field and began working at Roche Diagnostics. She spent two years at Roche Diagnostics before moving on to Dell Technologies in 2019, where she currently works.

 Throughout her career, Gek Huey has been recognized for her contributions in various fields. She received a Global Award for Data and Analytics category in the 2022 CASE Circle of Excellence Awards and a Best of Asia-Pacific Award.

 Gek Huey's diverse educational and professional background has equipped her with a broad range of skills and expertise, making her a valuable asset in any field she chooses to work in. She continues to be a role model and an inspiration to many aspiring professionals in various industries.