Asher Yeo
asheryeo@gmail.com
ABOUT ME
My fascination in Information Technology started after I was enrolled in a holiday camp to do Python Programming. I was amazed what programming can do. Fast forward to today, I am currently taking the Final-Year Project in my last semester, 3rd year of the Diploma in Infocomm Security Management, graduating soon from Singapore Polytechnic. Hopefully in the near future I would have the opportunity to help our less fortunate with IT.
Talents & Achievements
In primary school, I represented the school in several events, and received a very positive recommendation letter from the form teacher and principal, listing my achievements, contributions and character testimonial. I received the MOE’s EAGLES award in 2017. I was appointed leadership roles such as class monitor for 2 years and the Senior Sixer (highest rank in Cub Scouts) to take charge of the school’s entire Cub Scouts. Subsequently I received the Akela award that was presented to Singapore Scout Association’s most outstanding Cub Scouts in recognition for excellent performance.
In secondary school, I was appointed the assistant Troop Leader of school’s Sea Scouts, and was presented the Meritorious Service award. I have represented the school in many events, achieving for the school Gold awards, as well as national events like National Day Parade, and international events like 1st ASEAN Seaboree. I was also awarded Singapore Scout Association’s highest award - Chief Commissioner’s Award.
In Singapore Polytechnic (SP), beside fulfilling the academic requirements of Infocomm Security Management's modules, I was involved in volunteer work (organising activties and helping Singapore's foreign workers) and as well as being part of SP's Canoe Polo team, representing SP in local competitions:
- Singapore National Championship 2022
- Nanyang Technology University Opens 2023
- Singapore Polytechnic Opens 2023
- Pesta Sukan 2023 National Canoe Polo Championships
- Nanyang Technology University Opens 2024
- Singapore Polytechnic Opens 2024
- Pesta Sukan 2024 National Canoe Polo Championships
- Nanyang Technology University Opens 2025
Springboard from there, I was selected by Singapore Canoe Federation to represent Singapore to compete in Asian Canoe Polo Championship 2023. In 2024, I was carded as Captain of the Under-21 National Men team, and represented Singapore in 2024 International Canoe Federation's Canoe Polo World Championships held in Deqing, China, where we competed against the best teams in the world. Photos, videos and more information about the world championship can be viewed via Photos, Videos & Teams Information. I am very proud to be appointed flag bearer, to hold Singapore's flag up high, alongside 27 other countries', during the World Championship's opening ceremony.
Beside these top 2 competitions in the canoe polo arena, I have also competed in these international competitions:
- 2023 Kuala Lumpur Canoe Interstate Championship
- 2024 Taiwan Youth Cup Canoe Polo Championship 113年全国青年杯轻艇水球锦标赛
- 2024 18ºC Fraser's Hill International Canoe Polo
- 2024 Asia Pacific Canoe Polo Championship 亚太皮艇球俱乐部锦标赛
- 2024 Taiwan Canoe Polo Championships 113年全国轻艇水球锦标赛
- 2024 Kuala Lumpur Canoe Invitational Championship
I am also scheduled to play in 2025 International Canoe Polo Tournament of Pas-de-Calais in St. Omer, France and Helmond International Tournament (HIT) 2025 in Helmond, Netherlands, together with Singapore's National Senior Men team in April 2025.
Videos of my canoe polo games played since the beginning can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/@canoepolosg
Other than activities in school like life saving, keelboat sailing and first aid, I also engaged in courses and activities like abseiling, air rifle, gokarting & ATVs, fishing, wall climbing, wind surfing, diving, kayaking, indoor sky diving and bungee jumping. My interest in cycling also gave me the chance to experience the engineering of bicycle where I do my own maintenance and upgrades. I would probably be one of the few youngest person to obtain the Powered Pleasure Craft Driving License (PPCDL) 3 months after the minimum age requirement, allowing me to drive engine powered/jet-propelled pleasure craft within Singapore port limits. I have also piloted light aircraft in Hualien, Taiwan.
COVID-19 made me realized that IT is very important to everyone and useful in all industries. With the keen interest, I hope to further my knowledge in IT to better equip myself in this fast moving and dynamic world.
