Samantha heads up the Digital Enterprise Solutions team in Technology Groups Business Partnership and Solutions division. With people at the forefront of Technology Group’s mind, Sam’s role is to explore new and existing technology to support the Enterprise, and Corporate Service Departments on their strategic and operational business needs.
Outside of work, Sam spends most of her time with her young family of two boys, one girl, and her “dogter”, a mini labradoodle! She’s also devoted to finding and feasting at the best hotpot restaurants in Singapore and as a result, has had to restart her Pilates regime.
Why did you decide to join GIC?
A combination of two factors:
- GIC has a remarkable mandate – one that I am very proud to be part of, especially because I am Singaporean!
- I’ve been working in the field of technology for quite a while now and the prospect of joining a company that has a tech-driven mindset was a real lure for me.
What does your typical workday look like?
I’m usually in meetings for most of the day, but I always make time to check in with my team leads – whether it’s for lunch, coffee, or a quick chocolate break. Sometimes it is a mid or end of day pow wow to bang out decision points or manage issues.
I usually block out an hour of power to keep on top of my emails though I typically attend to them on the move.
I tend to catch up on emails after dinner when the days chaos has died down some. This quiet time is where I am especially productive!
What do you like most about working here?
Working with some of the best and brightest! I love brainstorming solutions to problems or coming up with ideas on how we can make things better, faster, or more intuitive. I love the pace of work and the desire to always do better.
Respect and support. We have a pretty typical working culture here but what stands out is the respect and support the firm has for our personal life. There is a flexibility and understanding that life happens and sometimes we need to flex our time to keep life sane. My colleagues at all levels have always been empathetic and considerate and i greatly appreciate this sacred culture we have here.
How would you describe the learning & development culture at GIC?
Exponential. I have learnt so much in GIC, not only from the generously funded training courses, but also from my colleagues, and our GIC leaders. Aside from certifications, GIC regularly hosts guest speakers across all businesses and functions so that employees can grow and learn holistically—from investments to technology and mental health awareness topics.
What you should know before joining GIC
Keep an open mind and be eager to learn about GIC and its nuances so you can apply your skills and add value in a meaningful way. We often carry expectations from previous organisations and expect the new one to operate in a similar fashion.
Get excited about learning because there is so much to learn and grow from. There is an abundance of knowledge available from people to training courses. Having an open and inquisitive mind will be extremely beneficial too!