Master of Information Technology graduate Jing-Ying Cheah embraced the dynamic culture at UTS.
It was a focus on technical skills and real-world facilities that convinced Jing-Ying Cheah to study IT at UTS.
For Jing-Ying, the course content met her expectations, especially with access to exceptional facilities. She found enjoyment in the practical subject of LANS and Routing, where she worked with cables, routers and switches, complementing the theoretical knowledge.
“I particularly enjoyed getting hands-on in the subject LANS and Routing, where I had to work with cables, routers and switches, which was complementary to the theory,” she says.
“The mentor had his own team in IT architecture, so it was fascinating to learn about the roles of different team members and see how the various units fit together.”
Jing-Ying Cheah
UTS graduate
Jing-Ying appreciated the dynamic culture at UTS, where change is a constant, reflected in the relevance of subjects and the wide range of electives offered. She found the content and subjects current to market demands and applicable.
However, some of the most valuable lessons she learned occurred outside the classroom.
“I participated in the Accomplish Award, which helped increase my employability. I attended mock interviews, strengthened my CV, and built my personal brand and networks.
“I also attended numerous networking events organised by the university, providing a great avenue to learn about organisations, connect with professionals, and understand various industries.”
UTS provided a solid foundation on which I can build my professional skills.
Jing-Ying also joined the Lucy Mentoring Program, designed to expose women to employment and leadership opportunities. Through this program, she was paired with an IT professional at PwC, marking the beginning of many professional relationships.
“The mentor had his own team in IT architecture, so it was fascinating to learn about the roles of different team members and see how the various units fit together,” she says.
Little did Jing-Ying know, she would return for an internship upon graduation.
Since then, she has applied her knowledge and transferable skills to actual problems across multiple projects, including project management, requirements gathering, and assessing the cloud infrastructure landscape.
“It can be something as fundamental as understanding UX, design thinking, IoT, cloud, or working in diverse teams. While the course content and the ‘real world’ environments differ significantly, UTS provided a solid foundation on which I can build my professional skills,” she says.
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