Bachelor of Science (Honours) Software Engineering (Top-up)
University of Portsmouth Student (2019)

As a Systems Engineer, it can be really difficult to study as I need to juggle my time between my studies, family and career. I chose the University of Portsmouth because it has an excellent ranking in UK and comes with a good quality curriculum, duration and flexible schedule that totally suits my hectic IT professional lifestyle.
One of my key job responsibilities is to build processes and platforms to support software development lifecycles. By taking what I had learnt in my classroom to my workplace, I gained more confidence and mastery in communicating with other Software Engineers. I even applied better practices to performance tools, data structures, automation and even Agile methodologies to improve my work every day.
Kang Jia Sheng
Kang Jia Sheng
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Cyber Security and Forensic Computing (Top-up)
University of Portsmouth First Class Honours Graduate (2023)
I believe continuous learning is a long-term investment that provides me with a sense of accomplishment. Degrees and certifications can qualify me for a higher-level position while staying competitive in the industry. As such, I decided to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree with University of Portsmouth (UOP) at Kaplan in Singapore.
The programme gave me a comprehensive understanding of the latest Cyber Security best practices as well as mitigation strategies against malicious attacks. I also discovered various tools used for analysing security logs and penetration testing. This has significantly improved my ability to detect and respond to security incidents. In addition, the hands-on learning approach and practical simulations have equipped me with technical skills, such as Ethical Hacking, Digital Forensics and Vulnerability Management, which are beneficial in developing my knowledge. Overall, it has been an invaluable academic journey that helped me build a strong foundation for protecting against cyber threats.
Upon completing my studies, I was privileged to be offered a position as an Information Security Engineer. This has allowed me to gain more valuable experience by taking on additional responsibilities to progress further in my career. As I continuously look for opportunities to grow, I am confident that my education will prepare me well for the future. In summary, Cyber Security is a rapidly evolving field that requires professionals to stay current with the latest technologies, making it an exciting and interesting area of study.