The Department of Information Systems (IS) is pleased to announce the results of the Department of Information Systems Outstanding Alumni Award 2023 to recognize our outstanding alumni that have demonstrated remarkable personal achievements and made significant contributions to the Department of Information Systems.
2023
Sham Pak Yin (Derek) is currently a Senior Manager of Technology and Operational Risk Management at Livi Bank. He was a founding member of the licensed digital bank and played a pivotal role in establishing the risk management framework from the ground up. His efforts in developing the control framework have been well recognized through the Cyber Security Professional Awards (CSPA) 2021 and 2023, where he consecutively received Merit Awards of the Banking and Finance Sector. Derek also represented the bank to join several regional and national competitions organized by the law enforcement authorities to demonstrate hands-on Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) capabilities. Derek’s dedication has earned him various accolades, including the Second Prize from the 8th Meiya Cup China Digital Forensics Competition.
Passionate about promoting cybersecurity awareness, Derek actively engages with industry professionals and CityU IS junior fellows. He is currently a member of the Certification Committee of ISACA China Hong Kong Chapter and has been participating in CityU ISIMP as an alumni mentor since his graduation. He actively shares his experiences in different forums and sharing sessions.
Derek graduated with a BBA in Information Management and Accountancy from CityU in 2017. He further honed his expertise by obtaining a MSc in Computer Science from HKU. His professional certifications relating to cybersecurity and risk management include CISA, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE and AORP.
Chen Tianqi (Arthur) graduated from CityU in 2018 with a BBA degree in GBSM with First Class Honors. He currently serves as Vice President of Product Development & ESG Workgroup Lead at BEA Union Investment. Mr. Chen holds the Certified Environmental, Social and Governance Analyst® designation from the European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies. He also pursued further studies in the HKU and obtained a Master’s degree of Laws in Corporate and Financial Law.
As a young professional in the asset management industry with professional expertise in investment products and sustainability, Mr. Chen is in charge of developing and managing a full range of fund products of the company. He is also leading a company-wide ESG Workgroup, responsible for ESG integration and investment stewardship. Prior to joining BEA Union Investment, Mr. Chen started his career at the Securities and Futures Commission, where he gained extensive regulatory knowledge and experience in various aspects of financial policies and regulations.
Passionate about sustainability issues, Mr. Chen is active in the sustainable investment field. Mr. Chen played a vital role in formulating the company’s sustainable investment policies and impact investing framework from scratch. He also spared no effort in developing and launching Hong Kong’s first-ever impact bond fund in 2023, aiming to generate possible environmental and social impact through impact investing. Mr. Chen leads the workforce of the company in committing to the United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Investments and Climate Action 100+.
Alongside his daily work, Mr. Chen has also dedicated himself in nurturing the talents of the next generation. He has contributed to the IS alumni community and the career development of IS students by serving as an ISIMP mentor ever since his graduation for 6 consecutive years. He has also been mentoring various teams for the Sustainability Case Competition organized by the Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute and led one of the teams to 2nd Runner-up. Mr. Chen has also actively shared his insights at various industry events and seminars. He was featured in a mainstream newspaper in the industry for his inspiration to make positive impact on society and the future through sustainable investments.