How to complete the application to become a GitHub Campus Expert.
Module 0
How to get started with the GitHub Campus Expert training.
Community Management
How to manage online communities and moderate effectively.
Workshop Development
How GitHub teaches GitHub, and how to apply those techniques to your workshops.
Technical Writing
What technical writing means and how GitHub designs content.
Fundraising
How to raise sponsorship for your student event, from forming a budget to managing the sponsor relationship.
Contributing to your Career
How open source can benefit your technical career, and how to make your first contribution.
Open Source Clubs
A framework for helping students succeed in open source at your school.
Git Tips & Tricks
Level up your Git skills with these handy tricks, including Git hooks, rebasing and dealing with conflicts.
GitHub Pages
Learn how to make and deploy a website with Jekyll & GitHub Pages.
Running an Organization
How to run a club, hackathon or other organization with GitHub.
Slide Design
Learn how to bring your talks to life with amazing slide designs.
Introduction
An introduction to Campus Experts and campus communities.
Inclusive Communities
How to start creating inclusive communities on campus.
Information Design
How to design workshops, worksheets, and other learning experiences from first principles.
Public Speaking
How to speak publicly, from writing a talk to wowing an audience.
Introduction to Git
Take your first steps with Git, versioning your files and collaborating with confidence.
Community Impact
Apply what you've learnt by making a plan for the future of your community.
About Melvin
Melvin is a software engineer from Singapore 👨💻
A self-taught programmer, he has a keen interest in learning new languages, frameworks, and technologies that empower him to build software applications that can impact the world 🌎
With an avid passion for learning, he is constantly upgrading his coding skills through books, articles, YouTube videos, and Massive Open Online Courses 📖
He has founded an Open Source organization called Your First Open Source Project (YFOSP) - with over 400+ members from 50+ different countries worldwide.
Through the organization, he advocates for the creation of safe community spaces that foster both diversity & inclusivity, regardless of your technical abilities 😊
As the 1st GitHub Campus Expert for Singapore Polytechnic, he organized 5 meetups and study support groups that mentored 70+ batchmates and strengthened their coding fundamentals, while providing technical and non-technical support to the GitHub team by 💪:
Melvin, in 2023, was one of the 10 selected GitHub Campus Experts worldwide to receive a highly coveted
GitHub Universe Scholarship.
The scholarship provides deserving recipients (GitHub Universe Scholars) with an all-expenses-paid trip to attend GitHub Universe, an in-person tech conference in the USA where over 2,000 developers come together to learn about the latest technological developments in the industry 🤖
Melvin, in 2024, made history as the 1st Distinguished Regional Keynote Speaker at GitHub Field Day Malaysia, a regional tech conference organized by GitHub Education and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI, Malaysia).
The conference, which was held at Sunway University (Malaysia’s Top Private University), was attended by ~100 leaders from 20+ universities and 35+ tech communities 🇲🇾
He was also invited and served as a Local Keynote Speaker for the Singapore Management University x BuildingBloCS Tech Conference, a flagship nationwide tech conference attracting 300+ participants from 50+ educational institutions and 50+ tech communities across Singapore,
including Singapore’s top STEM and Olympiad-track students across 10 disciplines: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Informatics, AI, Cybersecurity, Robotics, Astronomy, and Linguistics Olympiads (高才班) 🇸🇬
Melvin is working toward becoming a leading Software/Solutions Engineer and a next-generation Informatics Pharmacist, and actively welcomes collaborations on transformative tech initiatives locally, regionally, and internationally 🤝
Feel free to follow Melvin on his socials below 💖:
And Melvin… Don’t forget to slow down sometimes and take a break like Red ☕️
Or even better, take a chill pill like Blue…💊
“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are” – Dr. Carl Jung🧠
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SWE & Data Analytics CV Review Masterclass is an event organized by the Singapore Management University (SMU) School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS) in collaboration with GitHub Campus Experts. The masterclass aims to help students enhance their CVs specifically for Software Engineering (SWE) and Data Analytics roles. The event will feature expert-led sessions on CV writing, tips for highlighting relevant skills and experiences, and personalized feedback for attendees. It will be held at SMU SCIS in December 2025, providing students with valuable insights and practical advice to improve their chances ...
BuildingBloCS is an annual tech conference for students aimed at promoting more exposure to Computing and CS as a whole to Secondary School, Junior College, Millenia Institute, Integrated Programmes, Polytechnic, and University students. It will be held at the Singapore Management University, School of Computing and Information Systems (SMU SCIS) on December 2025. The event will feature a series of talks, workshops, and networking opportunities with industry professionals and fellow students. Attendees will have the chance to learn about the latest trends and technologies in the field, as well as gain insights into p...
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Join us for an exciting hackathon experience at Daydream Hanoi Hack Club 2025! Collaborate, innovate, and create amazing game development projects with fellow enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to showcase your skills and connect with like-minded individuals.
GitHub Field Day Malaysia 2024 is a conference that gathers local tech leaders for a fun and meaningful day of focus groups, round table sessions, and networking. The event aims to bring together diverse community builders to share insights, exchange ideas, and strengthen collaboration within the tech ecosystem.
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CodeDay Singapore 2023 is a tech event that strives to bring together 50+ students nationwide to introduce them to the world of Computer Science. This is the most beginner-friendly event for building amazing games and apps 🚀! Join us in this 24 hour hackathon and meet like-minded friends and get together to build apps and games and have a lot of fun.
GitHub Universe 2023 is the premier annual conference for developers, featuring keynotes, sessions, and workshops on the latest trends in software development, AI, and more.
Join Your First Open Source Project (YFOSP) for DigitalOcean Hacktoberfest 2023, a month-long global hackathon dedicated to building and celebrating open source. Throughout October, developers from around the world come together to collaborate, contribute to open-source projects, and earn rewards. This year, our hackathon mission is clear - to refine and enhance our very own community-powered website together.
The Singapore Polytechnic SDFSWD Mentoring-as-a-Service (MaaS) 2023 is a study support initiative for students from the School of Computing’s Specialist Diploma in Full Stack Web Development. The program established a WhatsApp-based peer mentorship platform that provided 1-on-1 coding guidance, real-time problem-solving support, and ad-hoc tutoring for students requiring additional help in programming fundamentals. It also facilitated discussions on software development, debugging, and project design, fostering a collaborative and supportive learning community.
The DBS C2E HackR Hackathon @ MBFC is a 72-hour hackathon bringing together working professionals in the fintech industry to collaborate on innovative solutions to real-world problems. Participants will have the opportunity to network with industry experts, gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies, and showcase their skills. The event will take place at the DBS Marina Bay Financial Centre from 10th to 12th July 2023. It is open to all professionals in the fintech space, and registration is free.
Singapore Polytechnic Meetup (SP Meetup 2023) is a tech event for students from the SP School of Computing, Specialist Diploma in Full Stack Web Development, to share concerns about career development, tech industry insights, and networking tips. The aim of this event is to provide an avenue for career pivoters to seek advice and support each other on their journey to become a software engineer. It will be held after the final semester exams so that students can attend without worrying about their academic commitments.
NUS Hack&Roll is NUS Hackers’ annual 24-hour hackathon, and the largest student-run hackathon in Singapore. In the spirit of hacking, we celebrate not just the most useful products, but also reward projects that are “awesome but useless” and for factors such as sheer overall coolness. It will be happening at Cinnamon-Tembusu Dining Hall, on 14 and 15 January 2023. It is completely free to attend, and students from all levels are welcome.
Join Your First Open Source Project (YFOSP) for DigitalOcean Hacktoberfest 2022, a month-long global hackathon dedicated to building and celebrating open source. Throughout October, developers from around the world come together to collaborate, contribute to open-source projects, and earn rewards. This year, our hackathon mission is clear - to design, develop, and launch our very own community-powered website together.
The Singapore Polytechnic DWP Mentoring-as-a-Service (MaaS) 2022 is a study support initiative for students from the School of Computing’s Diploma in Web & Programming. The program established a WhatsApp-based peer mentorship platform that provided 1-on-1 coding guidance, real-time problem-solving support, and ad-hoc tutoring for students requiring additional help in programming fundamentals. It also facilitated discussions on software development, debugging, and project design, fostering a collaborative and supportive learning community.
Step into the world of open source with a welcoming community that helps you learn, contribute, and grow. Through hands-on projects and collaborative learning, we guide you in making meaningful contributions that create real impact. We also host online events featuring guest speakers who share insights on open source contributions, career transitions into tech, and other inspiring topics.
Singapore Polytechnic Catch-up (SP Catch-up 2022) is a tech event for students from the SP School of Computing, Diploma in Web & Programming, to share concerns about career development, tech industry insights, and networking tips. The aim of this event is to provide an avenue for career pivoters to seek advice and support each other on their journey to become a software engineer. It will be held after the final semester exams so that students can attend without worrying about their academic commitments.
15+ sponsors and partners, 30 specially curated speakers, 500+ attendees, and 3 days of talks, workshops, and networking sessions focused on Python and its ecosystem.
In September 2025, I had the honor and privilege of being invited as the Keynote Speaker for Hack Club × Daydream Hanoi, a 2-day high school hackathon held in Vietnam.
Recently, I had the honor of delivering the valedictorian speech for my cohort at NUS. Standing on stage was a moment of reflection, not just on the grades or accolades, but on the growth, challenges, and communities that shaped me along the way.
In Aug 2024, I had the honor and privilege to be appointed as the Distinguished Speaker to deliver the Keynote Address for the inaugural GitHub Field Day Malaysia 2024 Conference.
As of 2024, we are proud to announce that YFOSP (Your First Open Source Project) is now a Holopin Partner under the Holopin Community and Open Source Program 😊🎉🥳
During GitHub Universe 2023, I was one of 5 GitHub Campus Experts selected as a speaker for the ‘Ask Me Anything’ (AMA) Panel Discussion for GitHub Partners.
