I'm Benjamin Yew, an Information Technology graduate from Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP), based in Singapore. I'm someone who thinks deeply before speaking, works quietly but diligently, and finds genuine satisfaction in solving problems the right way — not just the fast way.
Outside of tech, I'm a card collector, a lifelong Chelsea supporter, and as the title says. born on the 1st of January. Yes, every new year's celebration is technically also my birthday party.
I’m currently looking to further my education through a degree in technology, where I can deepen my technical foundations and prepare myself to contribute meaningfully to large-scale, impactful systems in the future.
It started with a game. Back in primary school, I came across a Minecraft-based coding game that introduced me to programming concepts without me even realising it. Something clicked — the idea that you could move some blocks on a computer and watch it run was fascinating to me in a way nothing else was at that age.
That curiosity followed me all the way to NYP, where I pursued an IT diploma and got my first real taste of what building software actually looks like — late nights, tricky bugs, and the quiet satisfaction of finally getting something to work. I haven't looked back since.
if (minecraftCodingGame.sparked(curiosity)) {
pursue("IT Diploma @ NYP");
become("Developer");
}
I've supported Chelsea since I was three years old — long before I could fully understand the game. My all-time favourite player is Eden Hazard, whose dribbling and creativity made watching Chelsea genuinely magical.
My most treasured footballing memory will always be the 2011/12 UEFA Champions League final — coming back from the brink against Bayern Munich in the Allianz Arena. That night proved that believing in something, even when the odds are against you, matters.
I've been collecting Pokémon and soccer cards for over six years. There's something deeply satisfying about the hunt — searching for the right card, understanding the market, watching them appreciate in value and appreciating the history behind each print.
My prized possessions are a Base Set Charizard PSA 8 and Yamal RC auto to 50 — one of the most iconic cards in the hobby and a rookie card of the hottest rookies in football. Getting them graded and seeing their labels come back was one of those moments you don't forget.