LAU WEI PING
Assistant Manager – Semiconductor & Venture Development
Bandar Puchong Jaya
Summary
Results-driven project management with 6 years of experience delivering cross-functional projects in the semiconductor and startups ecosystem. Skilled in resource management, risk assessment, and operational execution to wider government and economic goals. Proven success driving strategic initiatives like the Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park, Selangor Digitalisation Matching Grant, Selangor Smart City & Digital Economy Convention and Selangor Accelerator Programme.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Assistant Manager, Semiconductor & Ventures Division
Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec)
05.2024 - Current
- Founding team of Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park project, Largest IC design park, Strategic public–private effort led by Selangor’s digital economy agency (Sidec), federal government, global semiconductor firms, and venture capitalists.
- Promote the IC Design Park initiative to potential industry players and ecosystem partners.
- Drive collaboration within the IC design community by organising and facilitating meetings, business matching meetings, and industry events.
- Lead tenant onboarding processes, covering office space negotiations, technical setup, and soft-landing assistance. Successfully onboarded 10 IC design companies, including joint ventures with international partners, contributing to the creation of 300 high-value engineering jobs.
- Assist in planning and managing park operations to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with industry standards.
- Serve as the primary liaison between prospective tenants and ecosystem partners, ensuring seamless setup and operational readiness.
- Manage and monitor project budgets, contracts, and resources to ensure operational efficiency and accountability.
- Support investor pitches by presenting the IC Design Park’s value proposition to government stakeholders and venture partners.
- Assist in developing a 5-year project roadmap, covering OPEX, CAPEX, and key program initiatives.
- Implement strategic communications and performance metrics to align initiatives with economic development goals.
Assistant Manager, Startups & SME Division
Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec)
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Led flagship startups accelerator programs - Selangor Accelerator Programme nurtured 150 local startups and facilitated 41% of startups securing funding success within 12 months after completing the programme.
- Organized and managed startups at least 2 international exposure events per year, start‑up exhibitions (e.g., Meet Taipei), and study-trip programs (Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan), global pitching event (e.g., Pitch Malaysia: USA, Japan) enhancing startup global competitiveness.
- Liaised with government officials to prepare state government assembly papers and obtain the approval from the State Government Assembly, resulting in a streamlined process for project implementation.
- Conducted program impact assessments, reporting key performance indicators such as funding rates, corporate participation, and regional economic impact.
- Provide timely reports and recommendations to senior management, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and areas for improvement.
Senior Executive, Startups & SME Division
Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec)
09.2020 - 02.2023
- Executed both online and offline workshops, training sessions, and events for the Selangor Accelerator Programme (SAP), supporting 150 startups, SME digital transformation initiatives, and community-building programmes.
- Successfully led the RM5 million Selangor SME Digitisation Matching Grant, enabling 1,047 SMEs to transform their businesses through digitalisation.
- Supported various startup-related initiatives, including the flagship SAP and multiple networking events.
- Managed the SAP startup portfolio and collaborated with diverse industry partners to enhance the success rates and drive measurable outcomes for portfolio companies.
- Built and maintained strong partnerships with government funding agencies such as Cradle, venture capital firms, and global startup ecosystem stakeholders.
Executive, Startups & SME Division
Selangor Information Technology & E-Commerce Council (Sitec)
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Engage in the tech-industry via effective networking to gather updated information on technology and market trends.
- Assists on operation for all tech start-ups, SME events/programmes including Accelerator Programme, educational workshops, forums, talks, mentoring sessions and conferences.
- Handled event logistics, copywriting for event promotions, and liaised with vendors for event arrangements.
Content Review Analyst
Accenture Solutions Sdn Bhd
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Manage advertisement content coordination between the internal team and clients.
- Work closely with Subject Matter Experts to formulate quality scores.
- Analyse and summarise data to prepare reports for project performance evaluation.
- Address and resolve any ad-hoc queries related to processes and technical matters.
Sales and Marketing Representative
Kin Long Sdn Bhd
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Oversee existing projects and acquire new accounts to achieve monthly and yearly targets.
- Work closely with the China counterpart on planning, designing, and defining product specifications.
- Present the company's products to architects and developers.
- Conduct market research for new company products.
- Successfully secured RM1 million in projects to achieve the yearly sales target.
Education
Bachelor - Broadcast Communication
Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TARUMT)
01.2014 - 1 2016
Diploma - Broadcast Communication
Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TARUMT)
01.2012 - 1 2014
Skills
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Problem-solving
- Resource allocation
- MS office
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Skilled in independent work and teamwork
Timeline
Assistant Manager, Semiconductor & Ventures Division
Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec)
05.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager, Startups & SME Division
Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec)
02.2023 - 05.2024
Senior Executive, Startups & SME Division
Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec)
09.2020 - 02.2023
Executive, Startups & SME Division
Selangor Information Technology & E-Commerce Council (Sitec)
09.2019 - 09.2020
Content Review Analyst
Accenture Solutions Sdn Bhd
06.2018 - 07.2019
Sales and Marketing Representative
Kin Long Sdn Bhd
03.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor - Broadcast Communication
Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TARUMT)
01.2014 - 1 2016
Diploma - Broadcast Communication
Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TARUMT)
01.2012 - 1 2014
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