Simon Lau
About Simon Lau
Simon Lau is an Assistant Manager at Murata Electronics, where he has worked for 13 years, providing advisory services for Industrial Internet-of-Things projects and managing various initiatives. He has a background in Information Technology and has held roles in project management, financial reporting, and vendor collaboration.
Work at Murata
Simon Lau has been employed at Murata since 2011, initially serving as a System Engineer for 11 years before transitioning to the role of Assistant Manager. In his current position, he has been responsible for overseeing various projects and initiatives, including serving as the Global Project Leader for the Authentication Platform. He also acts as the Project Manager for Smart Factory and Digital Transformation initiatives. His work involves coordinating manpower allocation and managing outsourcing projects in collaboration with IT vendors.
Education and Expertise
Simon Lau studied at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Information Systems from 2008 to 2010. He also attended Anglo Chinese School. His educational background in Information Technology has equipped him with the skills necessary for his roles in project management and advisory services, particularly in the Industrial Internet-of-Things Project.
Background
Before joining Murata, Simon Lau worked at Microsoft Malaysia as an Associate Consultant for a brief period of three months in 2011. His experience at Microsoft contributed to his expertise in IT and project management, which he has further developed during his tenure at Murata in Batu Gajah, Perak.
Achievements
In his role at Murata, Simon Lau is responsible for preparing financial reports, including Profit and Loss statements, budget and investment lists, and managing IT service charges. He employs the PDCA methodology for effective project development and management, and utilizes negotiation and persuasion skills to align the needs of customers and team members. His approach includes bi-directional communication to ensure team alignment and project success.