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Kin Wa So

Hong Kong

Summary

Working as technical engineering role after graduation and transformed to project managers for overseeing progress, financing and contractual arrangement. Working experience covering diverse settings, ranging from multi-national corporations to Chinese national enterprises, large-scale utility companies as well as medium-sized engineering firms. Pursuit of the LLB (completed in 2024) and PCLL (now) signifies a resolute commitment to transitioning into the legal sphere. The engineering background provides invaluable insights on technical matters, customer service skills that intersect with legal considerations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Engineer

China Mobile Hong Kong
Hong Kong
02.2023 - Current
  • Managing more than 15 operating projects in parallel with high efficiency and achieving good quality;
  • Reviewing contractors' contracts from technical perspective with in-house legal department;
  • Well-versed in the operational ethos and cognitive frameworks prevalent within Chinese National Enterprises.
  • Monitored employee performance to keep projects on task.
  • Determined potential failure root cause and implemented preventive solutions.

Project Engineer

TGT Towngas Telecom, Subsidiary of Hong Kong and China Gas
Hong Kong
07.2020 - 02.2023
  • Expertise in Home Automation, Network and Mobile Signal
  • Communicate with clients and architects on user requirements to optimize cost-effective solutions;
  • Supervise and manage the contractors for works progress;
  • Deep understanding on the general practice of semi-official companies / public sectors.
  • Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.

Assistant Engineer

GTECH Services (Hong Kong) Ltd.
Hong Kong
06.2019 - 07.2020
  • Supervision of MTR projects & sub-contractors
  • Analysis the contractual requirements in the MTR contract;
  • Design and implement cost-saving alternatives to achieve contractual requirements.

Engineer & Project Engineer

Siemens Mobility Ltd., Hong Kong Subsidiary of Siemens AG
Hong Kong
03.2017 - 06.2019
  • Manage large-scale government projects
  • Analysis the technical requirements of the awarded contract, communicate with consultant and client for alternative cost-saving solution after technical assessment;
  • Work with quantity surveying team for contractual term for potential Variation Orders (Compensation Events);
  • Coordinate site works and record-keeping for each potential Variation Orders.
  • Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
  • Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.

Project Coordinator and Assistant Engineer

Newland Engineering Ltd.
08.2015 - 03.2017
  • Involved in HKSAR government minor projects & Housing Authority projects
  • Prepare documents, drawings for submission
  • Communicate with government officers for user requirements, variations
  • Coordinate site installations

Education

Postgraduate Certicate in Laws (PCLL) -

University of Hong Kong
01.2024 - 01.2026

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - undefined

Manchester Metropolitan University
01.2023 - 01.2024

Diploma in English and Hong Kong Law (CPE) - undefined

Manchester Metropolitan University
01.2021 - 01.2023

MSc in Fire Safety Engineering - undefined

University of Central Lancashire
01.2018 - 01.2020

BEng (Hons) in Fire Services Engineering - undefined

University of Central Lancashire
01.2016 - 01.2018

The City University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
01.2013 - 01.2015

Skills

Team leadership

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Personal Information

Date of Birth: 08/12/94

Timeline

Postgraduate Certicate in Laws (PCLL) -

University of Hong Kong
01.2024 - 01.2026

Senior Engineer

China Mobile Hong Kong
02.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - undefined

Manchester Metropolitan University
01.2023 - 01.2024

Diploma in English and Hong Kong Law (CPE) - undefined

Manchester Metropolitan University
01.2021 - 01.2023

Project Engineer

TGT Towngas Telecom, Subsidiary of Hong Kong and China Gas
07.2020 - 02.2023

Assistant Engineer

GTECH Services (Hong Kong) Ltd.
06.2019 - 07.2020

MSc in Fire Safety Engineering - undefined

University of Central Lancashire
01.2018 - 01.2020

Engineer & Project Engineer

Siemens Mobility Ltd., Hong Kong Subsidiary of Siemens AG
03.2017 - 06.2019

BEng (Hons) in Fire Services Engineering - undefined

University of Central Lancashire
01.2016 - 01.2018

Project Coordinator and Assistant Engineer

Newland Engineering Ltd.
08.2015 - 03.2017

The City University of Hong Kong
01.2013 - 01.2015

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