Jin Yin Shai in Malaysia

Let’s get to know Jin Yin Shai:

• City, Country: Penang, Malaysia

• Title:: IP Program Manager

• Industry: Semiconductor

• Number of years of work experiences: 18

• Languages: English, Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia

• How do you say project manager in your country?  项目经理 (Chinese) Pengurus Projek (Bahasa Malaysia)

• Diploma: Beng (Hons) Electrical and Electronics Engineering from The Nottingham Trent University

• Certifications: PMP

• 3 Passions: Analyze situation and solving problem in an efficient and effective way,

  Challenge the status quo and Handicraft

• Social Media: Linkedin

How would you describe yourself?

I am an introvert; I love me time yet enjoy working in a team. I like to analyze and find out the answers when I am not sure. I am also down to earth and always look at things positively. I value open communication and like to discuss issues transparently.

How did you become a project manager?

My first project management experience was to handle mini projects as a fresh college grad junior engineer in production floor. Finding project management interesting and challenging, I started exploring and learning more about it. I then found a new job as project analyst when opportunity struck and slowly becoming a project manager.

What do you enjoy most as a project manager?

Understanding the risks / problems and working out solutions as a team. Getting to know the difference and niche of each team player and bringing the best out of everyone.

If you have one tip to give to a new woman project manager, what would you say?

Don’t be afraid to try when face new challenges and ask questions when in doubt. Keep learning from trying and asking questions.

Do you have any resources to recommend to a new project manager?

LinkedIn Learning and Udemy are the places I often visit to get many different resources and learning topics.