Melvin Ng, RPh @melvincwng

GitHub Campus Expert
  • National University of Singapore (NUS)
  • Singapore

Becoming an Expert

Becoming an Expert

How to complete the application to become a GitHub Campus Expert.

Becoming an Expert

Introduction

Introduction

An introduction to Campus Experts and campus communities.

Introduction

Inclusive Communities

Inclusive Communities

How to start creating inclusive communities on campus.

Inclusive Communities

Information Design

Information Design

How to design workshops, worksheets, and other learning experiences from first principles.

Information Design

Public Speaking

Public Speaking

How to speak publicly, from writing a talk to wowing an audience.

Public Speaking

Introduction to Git

Introduction to Git

Take your first steps with Git, versioning your files and collaborating with confidence.

Introduction to Git

Community Impact

Community Impact

Apply what you've learnt by making a plan for the future of your community.

Community Impact

About Melvin

Melvin is a software engineer from Singapore 👨‍💻

A self-taught programmer, he has a keen interest in learning new languages, frameworks, and technologies that empower him to build software applications that can impact the world 🌎

With an avid passion for learning, he is constantly upgrading his coding skills through books, articles, YouTube videos, and Massive Open Online Courses 🎓

He has founded an Open Source organization called Your First Open Source Project - with over 300+ members from ~50 different countries worldwide. Through the organization, he advocates for the creation of safe community spaces that foster both diversity & inclusivity, regardless of your technical abilities 😊

As the 1st GitHub Campus Expert for Singapore Polytechnic, he provided technical and non-technical support to the GitHub team by 💪:

In 2022, the GitHub team recognized Melvin as one of the 5 Outstanding Community Citizens in GitHub Community for going above and beyond the galaxy to help others 🌟

Melvin, in 2023, was one of the 10 selected GitHub Campus Experts worldwide to receive a highly coveted GitHub Universe Scholarship. The scholarship provides deserving recipients (GitHub Universe Scholars) with an all-expenses-paid trip to attend GitHub Universe, an in-person tech conference in the USA where over 2,000 developers come together to learn about the latest technological developments in the industry 👨‍🎓

As the 1st Singaporean recipient of the prestigious GitHub Universe Scholarship, Melvin now sets his sights on becoming a top software engineer at startups or major tech companies 👀

Melvin, in 2024, made history as the 1st keynote speaker at GitHub Field Day Malaysia, a regional tech conference attended by hundreds of leaders of technical student communities. He is also the 1st Singaporean GitHub Campus Expert for the world-renowned National University of Singapore and is currently pursuing further studies at the university 🥇

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Skills

html5
css3
javascript
typescript
python
gdscript
scratch
sql
markdown
bash
java
mongodb
express.js
react.js
node.js
bootstrap
mui
jquery
thymeleaf
flask
next.js
spring
firebase
mysql
netlify
heroku
vercel
aws
git
postman
jest
vs code
ms office
adobe xd
premiere pro
camtasia
penup
windows
macos
public speaking
leadership

Recent events

GitHub Field Day Malaysia 2024

GitHub Field Day Malaysia 2024 is a conference that gathers local tech leaders for a fun and meaningful day of focus groups, round table sessions, and networking. The event aims to bring together diverse community builders to share insights, exchange ideas, and strengthen collaboration within the tech ecosystem.

Conference

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Holopin Partnership 2024

Holopin Partnership 2024 is a collaboration between YFOSP and Holopin that recognizes and rewards every open-source contributor and maintainer by providing them with digital badges that can be displayed on their GitHub profiles or personal websites

Partnership

Virtual, Remote

GitHub Universe 2023

GitHub Universe 2023 is the premier annual conference for developers, featuring keynotes, sessions, and workshops on the latest trends in software development, AI, and more.

Conference

San Francisco, USA

DigitalOcean Hacktoberfest 2023

Join Your First Open Source Project (YFOSP) for DigitalOcean Hacktoberfest 2023, a month-long global hackathon dedicated to building and celebrating open source. Throughout October, developers from around the world come together to collaborate, contribute to open-source projects, and earn rewards. This year, our hackathon mission is clear - to refine and enhance our very own community-powered website together.

Hackathon

Virtual, Remote

DigitalOcean Hacktoberfest 2022

Join Your First Open Source Project (YFOSP) for DigitalOcean Hacktoberfest 2022, a month-long global hackathon dedicated to building and celebrating open source. Throughout October, developers from around the world come together to collaborate, contribute to open-source projects, and earn rewards. This year, our hackathon mission is clear - to design, develop, and launch our very own community-powered website together.

Hackathon

Virtual, Remote

Your First Open Source Project 2022

Step into the world of open source with a welcoming community that helps you learn, contribute, and grow. Through hands-on projects and collaborative learning, we guide you in making meaningful contributions that create real impact. We also host online events featuring guest speakers who share insights on open source contributions, career transitions into tech, and other inspiring topics.

Community

Virtual, Remote

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