Design Thinking Intern

Keppel

(3 months)

Supported Keppelโ€™s internal Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) efforts.


Overview

Worked with the Technology & Innovation team to optimise internal workflows across departments, including claims processing and overseas office operations, through design thinking and automation.

Key Contributions

  • Facilitated user workshops to map workflows and uncover pain points, laying the groundwork for BPR initiatives.
  • Proposed improvements using digital automation tools to reduce manual tasks and enhance system robustness.
  • Conducted industry research on trends in energy, sustainability, urban development, and maritime to inform future innovation strategies.

Outcomes

  • Successfully transitioned BPR projects to technical teams, leading to the automation of staff transport and mobile claims processing.
  • Initiated early-stage discussions with external clients for investments and partnerships.