Celebrating Success: Congratulations to the GDipSA56 Cohort and Accenture Prize Presentation

The Graduation Ceremony for the 56th cohort of the Graduate Diploma in Systems Analysis (GDipSA) was a joyous event, bringing together graduates at the NUS-ISS Inspire Theatre on 9 May 2024.

VersaFleet Founder & Group CEO and Guest-of-Honour, Mr Shamir Rahim, expressed during his speech, "My humble advice: Keep a growth mindset and learn how to learn – remember, everyone that we meet knows something that we don’t know."

Guest-of-Honour Mr Shamir Rahim addressing the cohort

Echoing similar sentiments, Valedictorian Mr Muhamad Ashsiddique bin Mohamed Omrul Hauk inspired his fellow graduates, saying, "Like sailors venturing into uncharted waters with courage, we'll boldly move beyond these walls, equipped with skills and tenacity developed through our studies. Let us embrace the wisdom of those before us, recognising that true fulfilment comes from exploring new horizons beyond our comfort zones.

Fellow Valedictorian Mr Tony Lim encouraged his fellow graduates, "We are equipped not only with competence but with the capability to expand the very boundaries of what technology can achieve. Let's embrace the challenges ahead with the same tenacity and spirit of collaboration that got us here."

Valedictorian Mr Muhamad Ashsiddique bin Mohamed Omrul Hauk


Valedictorian Mr Tony Lim

Ashsiddique, who has a Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering, had no prior background in the Information Technology field. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Technical Sales Representative at Abbott Medical Singapore.

"I witnessed firsthand the transformative power of technology in healthcare. This experience sparked my interest in leveraging IT to solve complex problems, leading me to pursue a career shift towards the IT industry." Ashsiddique completed his internship at ST Engineering Advanced Networks and Sensors where he was responsible for enhancing the customer experience in deploying and monitoring the '5G in a Box' product.

Tony, with a Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Systems, was always interested and passionate about technology. He completed a part-time Diploma in Business IT while pursuing a full-time Diploma in Mechatronic Engineering. 

“My transition to the IT industry stemmed from a profound passion and keen interest in technology. I aspired to broaden my skill set and expertise, aiming to craft comprehensive technological solutions from inception to implementation." Tony interned at the Land Transport Authority where he was assigned a proof of concept (POC) to migrate an existing monolithic system to an event-driven microservices architecture using Linux.

The room brimmed with proud parents and loved ones, as the day unfolded, marking a milestone event filled with cherished memories that will last a lifetime. To all the graduates, we extend our warmest congratulations once again! Your relentless efforts and unwavering dedication have borne fruit, propelling you to this momentous achievement. Your future shines brightly, and we eagerly anticipate witnessing the remarkable feats you will undoubtedly accomplish.

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Projects and internships serve as invaluable opportunities for our Graduate Diploma in System Analysis (GDipSA) students to apply theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom to real-world scenarios, transforming ideas into tangible outcomes.

The students of the 56th batch brought their ideas to fruition through a rigorous five-month internship experience, culminating in an Industrial Attachment Project Presentation with one earning the prestigious Accenture Prize.

Ms Ng Wee Wei, Accenture's Country Managing Director and a member of the judging panel, shares, "While technology propels us forward, its true potential is unleashed through strategic application. The current moment presents an opportune time to immerse ourselves in technology and harness its power to accelerate business growth."


The winner of the Accenture Industrial Attachment Project Presentation with our panel of judges. From L to R: Mr Khoong Chan Meng, CEO, NUS-ISS; Ms Ng Wee Wei, Senior Managing Director, Market Unit Lead, Southeast Asia & Country Managing Director, Singapore, Accenture; Mr James Tay and Dr Leong Mun Kew, Director of Graduate Programmes, NUS-ISS

On 22 March 2024, the shortlisted student showcased his application developed during his internship project, aiming to facilitate transformative experiences for his users.

Diving into the project

Jason Tay's project was with Thales where he developed The Enhanced Reality Test Framework aimed to improve Thales' model pipelines by integrating synthetic data to enhance the inference process. It utilises technologies like Computer Vision and Augmented Reality to supplement Machine Learning.

This framework integrates with the Machine Learning (ML) application used by Thales' Revenue Collection Systems (RCS) innovation lab, aiming to substitute video feed/frames with synthetic data to reduce manual effort during inference.

Synthetic data generated through the framework accelerates testing, enhances model robustness, and aims to reduce expenses and delays associated with manual data collection, ultimately optimising transportation surveillance systems.

A Unity-developed 3D AR environment facilitates versatile testing scenarios, including diverse user groups and challenging situations, such as tailgating and unconventional behaviours. The AR environment's capability to replicate diverse user groups, including individuals with different physical characteristics, age and behaviours, contributes to a more comprehensive evaluation of the model's performance.

Scalability allows for easy creation of scenarios with varying crowd sizes, generating synthetic data for ML model prototyping.

Real-time video streaming via DASH frontend enables observers to monitor model performance during simulations.

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A GDipSA graduate's journey

In order to transit into a digital professional within a year, our GDipSA graduates had to master five programming languages over the course of seven months and complete projects that involved developing IT solutions utilising Web, Mobile, and Machine learning technologies. They also underwent a rigorous month-long project that involved product ideation, problem-solving, user experience design, system analysis and design, coding, testing, and implementation. Additionally, they completed a five-month internship where they applied their newly acquired knowledge to develop and deliver digital solutions for real-world client scenarios.

Own your transformation journey now. For more information on NUS-ISS' Graduate Diploma in Systems Analysis Programme, visit here. 

To view pictures from the GDipSA56 ceremony, click here.