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How do GovTechies become their B-E-S-T selves? At GovTech, we are committed to nurturing the professional development and personal wellbeing of our GovTechies. From a variety of learning and development support to flexible work arrangements and initiatives to foster team camaraderie, we empower our GovTechies to be their best both at work and beyond. Watch the video to check out our staff integration activity at a Kpop dance class, just one of the many ways our GovTechies bond and have fun together. If you haven’t heard, we love to work and play hard! Keen to find out more about life #InsideGovTech? Visit go.gov.sg/insidegovtech #TeamBonding #GreatPlaceToWorkSG #GPTWCertified #GPTW4All #GreatIsPossible #WhyGovTech #GovTechSG

What does building a house have in common with building applications? Let Charis Anne Lim break down how having a #TechStack is similar to having essential infrastructure to build a house, and how the Singapore Government Tech Stack (#SGTS) streamlines the development process for digital government service, helping products ‘move in’ faster. 🏠 Curious why developers love the SGTS? Catch the latest episode of #GovTechDecoded on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gxnfr9BT   #SmartNationSG #TechForPublicGood #EngineeringDigitalGovernment #TechPodcast #GovTechSG

Looking to level up your tech knowledge before the year ends? Let us lend a hand with our tech vodcast #GovTechDecoded, where GovTechies break down hot tech topics and share behind-the-scenes insights of how the Singapore government is building builds #TechForPublicGood. Subscribe and watch the latest episodes at https://lnkd.in/gYxVN3pC #TechPodcast #GovTechSG

The ability to roll out new applications and digital services quickly during the pandemic was critical to the success of Singapore’s response. This was only possible thanks to a group of software engineers who kickstarted the Singapore Government Tech Stack (SGTS) a decade ago! In this digital age where there is a demand for applications to be built, tested, and deployed fast, tech stacks are often used as they improve efficiencies, reducing complexities, while ensuring security and compliance. In this episode of #GovTechDecoded, our experts Liyana Fauzi and Charis Anne Lim decode what a Tech Stack is, and explain how it’s akin to building BTOs* in Singapore! Catch a new episode of GovTech Decoded, live at 8pm tonight, on our YouTube channel at https://lnkd.in/gxnfr9BT Michael Cheng Alicia Lee #SGTS #TechStack #SmartNationSG #TechForPublicGood #EngineeringDigitalGovernment #TechPodcast #GovTechSG

The Business Grants Portal (BFP) has been a cornerstone in supporting Singapore's businesses since 2017. How does the platform stay agile in the face of rapid policy changes? In this article, learn how the team streamlined development, accelerated bug fixes, and saved 6 months of valuable time by adopting LeSS. Whether you're in the public sector or developing business solutions, this case study provides key insights into the power of agile transformation. Dive into the full story: https://lnkd.in/gcPGZGNz #Agile #EngineeringDigitalGovernment #GovTechSG

Meet Zhi Wei Yeong, a Cybersecurity Engineer at GovTech passionate about developing products that promote and encourage DevSecOps best practices. Zhi Wei was born deaf and communicates via Singapore Sign Language and written English, but that has never hindered his life goals. Driven by his passion for software engineering and the opportunity to build #TechForPublicGood, he joined GovTech, where he flourishes professionally in a supportive and inclusive environment. At GovTech, we’re proud to embrace diversity, foster inclusion, and provide exciting learning opportunities for everyone to thrive. Thank you to all GovTechies for creating our supportive and inclusive workplace! #PwD #PersonsWithDisabilities #Inclusion #Diversity #GreatPlaceToWorkSG #GPTWCertified #GPTW4All #GreatIsPossible #PeopleOfGovTech #WhyGovTech #InsideGovTech #GovTechSG

Here's a quick recap of what went down at our first-ever Innovation Day! Innovation Day celebrates Singapore's digital government transformation, bringing together groundbreaking ideas and prototypes that showcase the nation's commitment to innovation. A highlight of Innovation Day was the Prompt Royale 2024 Finale. Prompt Royale is Singapore's first whole-of-government prompt engineering competition. Finalists Ananya Balehithlu from Housing & Development Board, Naim Zahari from Singapore Civil Defence Force, and Rachel Tiang from Ministry of Manpower battle it out live on stage to solve tasks like building chatbots and designing websites, all within minutes. The finalists demonstrated AI's transformative power, and Naim and Rachel proved that anyone could master prompt engineering even without technical experience! This edition was also our most extensive prompt royale run yet, with over 1,040 participants across 75 agencies. The event underscores GovTech's commitment to empowering public officers with the tools to thrive in an AI-driven future. We can't wait to see how else AI might transform our digital government! Catch the full Prompt Royale 2024 Finals at https://lnkd.in/gzGCWCbS #PromptRoyale24 #TechForPublicGood #EngineeringDigitalGovernment #GovTechSG

Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility. Here’s Jaga visiting government agencies like Housing & Development Board and Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) to drop wisdom and spread cyber safe vibes. About 900 public officers dodged cyber threats and learned good cybersecurity practices in our interactive Jaga game. They redeemed Jaga-themed swags from the vending machine leveraging our in-house redemption solution, GovWallet. Cybersecurity doesn't have to be complicated. Follow Jaga’s advice on how to stay chill and be cyber safe at https://lnkd.in/gQXPNAvk! #ChillGuy #GovWallet #PoweredByGovTech #CyberSafety #JagaGovTech #Cybersecurity #GovTechSG

🏆Curious to see who took home the 44 awards at this year's #DigitalServicesAwards? Watch the highlights as we celebrate the trailblazers behind the most innovative, user-centric, and inclusive digital government services! Check out the full list of winners at https://lnkd.in/gZ27feU7 #DSA2024 #TechForPublicGood #GovTechSG

AI was behind over 10% of scams reported last year. This is a clear signal that AI-powered fraud is on the rise. AI scams often combine familiar scam methods with AI-generated content to add a sheen of authenticity. As scams become more deceptive, the Singapore government has ramped up efforts to detect and block these digital deceivers. As individuals, we must stay vigilant, discern better, and know what to do if we have been scammed. Read our #TechNews article for tips on navigating this new age of AI scams: https://lnkd.in/gEJC7vKg #GovTechDecoded #ScamAlertSG #SATIS #PoweredByGovTech #GovTechSG