Parents the biggest contributor to Lee Chee Ho’s success

KUANTAN, 17 March 2022 – “Don’t be afraid to make mistakes because mistakes ultimately lead us to success in life.

“The only thing stopping us now is the way we think,” he said.

Such is the life principle of the Chancellor’s Award recipient, Lee Chee Ho, 26, who was born on 16 February 1996 and now works as a Software Engineer at B2BE GSS Sdn. Bhd.
 
This Selangorian holds a degree of Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering) with Honours from the Faculty of Computing (FK) with a CGPA of 3.89.

He is the youngest of three siblings.

He spent his time playing musical instruments such as guitar and piano from an early age.

He was also active in association at UMP and was once appointed as an Exco of the Computer Technology Association (PETAKOM UMP).

In addition, from 2018 to 2019, he was appointed as Microsoft’s student partner representative for UMP to encourage UMP students to take advantage of exposure to existing Microsoft technologies and programmes.

His memorable success was when he secured first place in the undergraduate project for FYPro-Com Exhibition Semester I, 2019/2020.

He said that during his study at UMP, he did not feel any difficulties because in his opinion, UMP has complete facilities in terms of accommodation, food and learning tools needed to gain knowledge such as a sophisticated library.

“My family, especially my parents, is the biggest contributor to my success today; they help and provide support tirelessly.

“In addition, the lecturers at UMP are very helpful and always approach the students to provide guidance.

“My academic advisor, Dr. Hasan Kahtan Khalaf always guided me,” he said.

He added that every moment at the university should be appreciated as the university is not only a place to study but is a place to enjoy, grow and try new things thus charting a better future.

He hoped that the technical and theoretical skills he had acquired at UMP could continue to help him to excel and at the same time provide convenience to the community concerning the latest technology.
 
Currently, he is responsible for various types of software development, namely, developing, testing, improving, and reviewing the software to be used in the company.

By: Nurul Ateeqah Othman, Legal Department

Translation by: Dr. Rozaimi Abu Samah, Engineering College/Faculty of  Chemical and Process Engineering Technology