Lim Shang Wen

Aspiring Software Engineer

Computer Science student in Penang who builds full-stack web and Android apps. Champion at Coolest Projects Malaysia 2023 and Bronze Prize winner at NextUp Hackathon 2025.

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2competition awards
3projects built
5people on my largest team
3.38CGPA, Diploma in Computer Science

About

Computer Science student, aspiring software engineer, and EdTech and Web3 enthusiast.

I’m a Diploma in Computer Science student at TAR UMT (CGPA 3.38, graduating June 2027) with a strong interest in building practical software that makes a real difference. I work across the stack: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and MySQL on the web, and Kotlin with Jetpack Compose on Android.

I enjoy the full journey from idea to working product: planning with a team, designing the interface, building the front end and back end, and checking that it holds up. I led the teams behind my two competition projects, Crow Education and Advantages of Using the Internet, and both started from problems students really face.

In a software role, I want to write clean, maintainable code, learn from experienced engineers, and understand how real systems are designed, reviewed, tested and deployed. I’m building my skills in software engineering, Web3 technologies, and software testing and quality assurance.

🤝 Open to collaborate

EdTech platforms, Web3 applications and software projects. I’m also open to open-source work, internships and team projects where I can add value and grow.

🌱 Currently learning

Software engineering, Web3 technologies, and software testing and quality assurance.

💬 Ask me about

Computer science fundamentals, web application development, and software testing practices.

⚡ What drives me

Projects that combine technology, education and real-world problem solving.

Experience

  1. Software Developer InternUpcoming
    Innowave Tech Sdn Bhd · Bayan Lepas, Penang · On-site · 4 Jan – 23 May 2027

    A five-month internship supporting the development of web-based automation systems on production-grade software, working alongside software engineers, data scientists and automation teams, with exposure to AI-enabled industrial applications.

    Development and learning
    • Assist in developing web applications with Python and JavaScript.
    • Work in a Linux-based development environment.
    • Implement features, fix bugs and improve existing automation tools.
    • Learn best practices in coding, documentation and software design.
    Team collaboration
    • Work closely with software engineers, data scientists and automation teams.
    • Take part in code reviews and team discussions.
    • Learn how real-world automation systems are designed and deployed.
    Tools and technologies
    • Use Git for version control and collaboration.
    • Gain hands-on experience with Docker and basic deployment workflows.
    • Get exposure to PHP, React or Laravel for front-end and back-end features.
    Testing and quality
    • Assist in writing basic unit tests.
    • Help validate automation logic and web application functionality.
    • Troubleshoot issues under the guidance of senior developers.
    • Python
    • JavaScript
    • Linux
    • Git
    • Docker
    • Unit testing
    • PHP
    • React
    • Laravel

    What I bring: hands-on PHP, JavaScript and MySQL experience from Crow Education, Git and GitHub use on my projects, and team leadership from two award-winning competition projects.

  2. Food and Beverage Server
    Chili’s, Sunway Carnival Mall · Full-time · On-site · Feb – Jun 2025 · 5 months

    A full-time role in a high-volume casual dining restaurant, where accuracy, speed and teamwork decided how each shift went.

    20tables per shift
    50+orders processed daily
    98%order accuracy at peak hours
    95%first-contact resolution
    −10%average order delivery time
    +10%average guest check size
    • High-volume operations: managed a section averaging 20 tables per shift, processing 50+ orders daily with a 98% accuracy rate during peak rush hours.
    • Workflow optimisation: partnered with kitchen and front-of-house teams to streamline line coordination, reducing average order delivery times by 10%.
    • Problem resolution: resolved guest concerns professionally and quickly, achieving a 95% first-contact resolution rate and supporting guest retention.
    • Revenue growth: upsold daily specials, add-ons and beverage pairings, raising average guest check sizes by 10%.
    • Recognition: earned the AvT Champion Award out of 7 staff members for operational consistency, peer leadership and service excellence.
    • 🏆 AvT Champion Award
    • Teamwork
    • Customer service
    • Problem solving
    • Working under pressure

Projects

Academic project

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EnergyNest

Android app · Academic project

A mobile app that helps Malaysian homeowners manage their solar energy systems, from tracking generation and battery level to selling surplus power back to the grid.

  • Built the energy dashboard with live battery and generation data and a refresh button for instant database sync.
  • Added Smart Sell, which sells excess energy to the grid under the Solar ATAP programme and runs automatically when storage passes 80%.
  • Implemented withdrawals to banks and e-wallets with 16-digit validation, plus a transaction history with downloadable PDF receipts.
  • Added roof eligibility assessment, service booking with status tracking, and Supabase-backed login and profiles.
  • Kotlin
  • Jetpack Compose
  • Material 3
  • Supabase
  • PostgreSQL
  • Ktor
  • Coroutines & Flow
View on GitHub

Project experience

🥉 Bronze PrizeVideosNotesSPMPast-year papersOpen

Crow Education

NextUp Hackathon 2025 · CBIEV Centre, TAR UMT · Dec 2025
Project Lead & Full-Stack Developer

An EdTech platform, built by a team of five, that supports SPM students through structured digital learning resources. It won the Bronze Prize.

  • Led end-to-end planning, task coordination and delivery within the hackathon’s time constraints.
  • Developed the full-stack web application with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP and MySQL.
  • Built core features for SPM students: video learning modules, digital notes and past-year examination resources.
  • Coordinated UI/UX design, front-end development, back-end integration and system testing.
  • Presented the final solution to judges and stakeholders during the competition.
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • PHP
  • MySQL
  • Team leadership
View on GitHubWatch demo
🏆 ChampionAdvantages of usingthe InternetTechnologyRoboticsVR learningMicroscope

Advantages of Using the Internet

Coolest Projects Malaysia 2023, Web Development · Aug – Dec 2023Project Lead

A STEM-focused educational website that helps secondary school students understand digital literacy and responsible internet use. It won the Web Development category.

  • Led a team through planning, task delegation and delivery within the competition deadlines.
  • Coordinated design, content and implementation so the project stayed cohesive.
  • Designed user flows, wireframes and interactive prototypes in Wix Studio, focusing on usability and student engagement.
  • Directed the UI/UX to give students a clear learning experience with structured content and age-appropriate visuals.
  • Developed content on STEM awareness, online learning, productivity tools and responsible digital behaviour.
  • Presented the final solution to the judges, showing its educational value for students.
  • Wix Studio
  • UI/UX design
  • Prototyping
  • Team leadership
  • STEM content
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Skills

Languages
Python, Kotlin, C++, PHP, JavaScript, SQL, HTML5, CSS3
Mobile & web
Jetpack Compose, Supabase, Ktor, responsive UI, user interface design
Foundations
Object-oriented programming, operating systems, system architecture and design, computer networks (CCNA: Introduction to Networks), artificial intelligence
Tools
Git and GitHub
Spoken
English, Bahasa Melayu, Mandarin

Education & awards

🎓 Diploma in Computer Science

Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) · June 2025 – present · CGPA 3.38 · Expected graduation June 2027

🏆 Champion, Coolest Projects Malaysia 2023

Web Development category · Project Lead

🥉 Bronze Prize, NextUp Hackathon 2025

CBIEV Centre, TAR UMT · Project Lead & Full-Stack Developer, Crow Education

🌐 CCNA: Introduction to Networks

Certification

Contact

Open to collaboration and project opportunities. Reach me at:

shangwenlim07@gmail.com