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Dear Admissions Committee,

It is my great pleasure to recommend Austin Sia for admission to your university program. I had the privilege of supervising Austin Sia during his one-year internship at Amber Creative, where I serve as Frontend Developer and Team Lead. Austin joined us as a Singapore Polytechnic student with minimal software development experience, but his growth over this period has been remarkable.

Throughout his time with us, Austin worked on multiple client projects, including applications for major organizations like ITE, as his contributions were critical to both project outcomes and our company’s success. Like all developing professionals, Austin encountered challenges and made mistakes along the way. What distinguished him, however, was his response to these setbacks. He consistently demonstrated perseverance and patience, approaching each obstacle as a learning opportunity rather than a roadblock. His ability to learn from errors and apply those lessons quickly became invaluable to our team's delivery capabilities.

What truly sets Austin apart from his peers is his confidence in communication. He consistently asks thoughtful questions, voices his opinions constructively, and isn't afraid to raise concerns when he spots potential issues. More importantly, he actively seeks alternative solutions rather than simply accepting the status quo. These qualities demonstrate natural leadership potential—the ability to speak up, take initiative, and rally others around better approaches to problem-solving.

Austin has proven himself to be someone who learns quickly, adapts well, and contributes meaningfully to team success. I am confident he will excel in his academic pursuits and make a lasting impact in any organization fortunate enough to have him. I am confident Austin will excel in your university and make valuable contributions to your academic community.

Sincerely, Julien Heng Frontend Developer & Team Lead Supervisor, Amber Creative

Austin Sia Kai Siang was a student of Compassvale Secondary School from 2018 to 2022.

A student with self-discipline and a positive attitude, Austin was a capable student who was able to balance his studies and commitments relating to his personal interests well. A good-natured and receptive student, Austin valued his teachers' advice and sought continuous improvement for himself. He was able to produce work of commendable quality and was prompt in the submission of his assignments. He had confidence in himself and worked diligently towards achieving the goals he set for himself.

An organised student, Austin would make an effort to remind his classmates of upcoming assignments and provided positive advice to his peers in need. He was well liked by his peers and would constantly engage with them in creative discussions. He also displayed team work by working closely with his peers for positive outcomes in group work. His hard work and dedication was recognised when he attained the Edusave Good Progress Award in 2019.

Austin was an active member of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Air) from 2018 to 2021. In recognition of his diligence and leadership qualities, he was conferred the rank of corporal in 2019. Driven by his passion and commitment towards the unit, he guided cadets under his charge by imparting his knowledge to them. Austin was a dedicated member who contributed towards the unit's attainment of the Distinction Award (Unit Recognition) in 2018 and the Accomplishment Award (Unit Recognition) in 2019.

In serving the needs of the wider community, Austin had the opportunity to assume the role of values in action (VIA) Champion in 2018 and 2021. As the VIA Champion, he promoted environmental awareness by leading the class in activities for the Green Compass Programme in 2018 and 2019. As part of the Secondary Three Service Learning Project in 2020, he was actively involved in the preparation of goody bags for the senior residents at the Bright Hill Evergreen Home. In 2021, as the VIA champion, Austin led the class in completing a similar project. He also led the class discussions on planning and putting together a care package for the residents that consisted of goody bags and an online game segment. In 2022, he worked with his classmates and prepared food hampers for the Sunlove Home elderly residents. Appointed as the class cyber wellness ambassador of the class in 2022, Austin rendered his assistance to his teachers and peers to help troubleshoot complex IT issues. One who pursued holistic development, he also actively took part in the Secondary Two Outdoor Education Camp in 2019 and represented the class in sporting events such as the Intra-School Event Sports Carnival and Sports Education Programme for netball and archery in 2018 and golf in 2019.

One with a warm and unassuming nature, Austin was well respected and well liked among his peers. With his eagerness to constantly seek new knowledge, as well as his many other positive personal qualities, he would be an asset to any organisation he is involved in.