Data Connect: Singapore (Onsite/Hybrid)

First Onsite KNIME Data Connect will be hosted at Republic Polytechnic in Singapore.
This event is hybrid: if you can’t make it to Republic Polytechnic campus, join online and attend the stream : Register Here

Talk 1: Innovating Audit Analytics with KNIME: A Journey of Empowerment at Grab Internal Audit by Evan Choong and Jamin Teo (Grab)

In this presentation, we will share Grab Internal Audit's innovative journey with KNIME as a key driver in enhancing our team's capabilities. We discuss how we addressed unique challenges within our department by upskilling with state-of-the-art analytics tools and techniques, as well as showcasing key achievements and successes along the way. Lastly, we conclude with insights on how leveraging the power of KNIME not only improved our collaboration with business teams but also increased our agility to adopt and experiment with new technologies effectively.

Talk 2: Using KNIME Analytics Platform 5.1 for teaching data analytics by Stefan Helfrich, Academic Alliance Manager (KNIME)

The recent release of KNIME Analytics Platform 5.1 has brought a new user interface that feels familiar but contains noteworthy features that make getting started with KNIME even easier. This talk will highlight features from the new user interface and point to common challenges for seasoned educators. To demonstrate this, we will train a toy model and deploy it with KNIME Business Hub (showcasing a subset of its functionality).

Agenda:

5:00 PM - 5-30 PM - Welcome presentation by Henry Leong and Rudy Ridwen, Republic Polytechnic

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM - Innovating Audit Analytics with KNIME: A Journey of Empowerment at Grab Internal Audit

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Using KNIME Analytics Platform 5.1 for teaching data analytics

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Data Connect Singapore board and Networking

Event Speakers:

Evan Choong - Evan is a seasoned audit professional, having worked with EY, Singtel, and spearheading the APAC Compliance Analytics in AIG, before leading the Audit Innovation team at Grab. As a Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Evan holds a unique blend of expertise with a strong academic background, including a Bachelor's in Information Systems, Master of Accounts, and more recently in 2022, an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology. His rich experience in diverse industries has honed his skills in tech auditing, GRC, and analytics consulting.

Jamin Teo - Jamin is an experienced Audit Analytics Manager at Grab, based in the regional office in Singapore, where he guides the technical aspects of the Audit Innovation Team. Throughout his ten-year career, concentrated on data analytics within the Internal Audit function, Jamin has taken an active role in strengthening audit capabilities across several financial institutions. He is committed to empowering auditors by enabling them to leverage data for effective auditing, through the means of automation and data analytics. He currently holds a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems.

Stefan Helfrich - Stefan has been responsible for academic relations at KNIME since 2018. His team makes sure that educators have all the necessary materials and support to teach data skills using KNIME. Before, he worked as a Bioimage Analyst at the University of Konstanz, supporting researchers in various projects with image and data analysis.

Venue Address:
Republic Polytechnic,
9 Woodlands Avenue 9,
Singapore 738964

Room
LR-E5 Lecture Room,
Block E5, Level 3