HERMAN CHAN — THE DIGITAL HUMANIST — HONG KONG

▪My Neural Network

A technologist born from humility.
A leader driven by empathy.


▪Chapter 01 — Education & Culture · The Bridge

Knowledge only matters when it crosses a bridge.

Nurturing & Knowledge Transfer · Informative, engaging, scholarly.

6

Waypoints, three ports

3

Publications

15+

Countries reached

▪In this chapter

  • The Learning Route
  • Publications & Research
  • Stamps in the Margin

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▪Chapter 02 — Counselling · The Listener

Before anything was built, someone had to be heard.

Development & Life-Learning · Empathic, warm, accessible.

200+

Families counselled

30+

Hours freed weekly

10+

Years listening

▪In this chapter

  • The Memoir
  • The Toolkit
  • The Breathing Ring

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▪Chapter 03 — Project Management · The Architect

Foresight is a structure: anticipate, design, deliver, repeat.

Systems & Delivery · Structured, efficient, clear.

3,500+

Platform users

20+

Staff orchestrated

7

Press outlets

▪In this chapter

  • The Cycle Dial
  • Competency Board
  • Press Index

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▪SPECIFICATIONS — V.A.S.K.

The Specimen Card

The concept of V.A.S.K is a practical representation of oneself in terms of core characteristics that cannot otherwise be expressed through the browsing of education or occupational experiences.

VALUES

What I treasure
  • Altruism
  • Creativity
  • Equality
  • Freedom
  • Honesty
  • Personal Development
  • Self-Competence
  • Social Justice
  • Working Relationships

ATTITUDES

How I work & live
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Empathic
  • Focused
  • Honest
  • Initiative
  • Inquisitive
  • Perfectionistic
  • Persistent
  • Respectful
  • Sincere
  • Transparent

SKILLS

What I am good at
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Counselling
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Programming (VBA/Python/HTML/PowerShell)
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Translation & Interpretation
  • Public Speaking
  • Financial & Time Management

KNOWLEDGE

What I know
  • Psychology
  • Counselling
  • Mindfulness
  • Computational Thinking
  • E-learning
  • Project Management
  • SEN Education
  • Culturally Responsive Education
  • Machine Learning/AI
  • Stakeholder Engagement

▪Correspondence — Hear Voices of Others

Testimonials

Four letters from colleagues and mentors, reproduced in full.

Letter 01 / 04 — The Education University of Hong Kong
Dr CHIM Ho Yeung, Hastings

Dr CHIM Ho Yeung, Hastings

Senior Lecturer II, The Education University of Hong Kong

...a passionate, industrious and independent colleague who is willing to devote himself into tasks.
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Herman's interpersonal skills and diligence are impressive. He is always resourceful and conscientious in his work, prompt with assignments and active in discussions. He has a pleasant and helpful disposition who can manage to stay calm under situations of stress. He communicates competently in both Mandarin and English and is a good team member.

Herman has always carried out duties assigned to him responsibly and efficiently. The materials that he has developed are of outstanding levels. He is always enthusiastic about his duties and ad hoc assignments.

Letter 02 / 04 — The Education University of Hong Kong
Ms LAU Shuk Han, Polly

Ms LAU Shuk Han, Polly

Qualified Speech Therapist and Audiologist; Senior Lecturer I, The Education University of Hong Kong

Herman has always impressed me in a number of ways. He was a creative and innovative person. He is patient to listen to the needs and concerns of colleagues and then comes up with creative ideas to solve the problems. Most importantly, he would integrate his ideas with the needs of his team members, and through his hard work and perseverance, he could put things into practical reality...
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...We have had various opportunities to exchange our views on technological advances in the education field, I am still impressed by his dedication to putting in long hours when he has to and his devotion to his work.

Letter 03 / 04 — The Education University of Hong Kong
Dr King Fai HUI, Sammy

Dr King Fai HUI, Sammy

Principal Lecturer cum Associate Vice-President (Student Learning), The Education University of Hong Kong

...a responsible, hardworking and committed colleague...I was particularly impressed by Herman's work efficiency and creativity, which was beyond possible doubt.
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Herman has a good command of both English and Chinese language ability. He has too a very nice personality and be able to build up a professional relationship with anyone who comes into contact. Herman is a valuable asset to any organization.

Letter 04 / 04 — KeySteps@JC Phase II Team
Ms May Lin

Ms May Lin

Project Manager, KeySteps@JC Phase II Team, The Education University of Hong Kong

...essential role in establishing various protocols and mechanisms essential for the project's commencement, in addition to providing support in staff training, daily operations, and research activities.
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Herman has been instrumental in ensuring the smooth day-to-day functioning of our team. He consistently demonstrates exceptional skills in utilizing various tools to facilitate efficient data handling and verification processes. His technical expertise has been invaluable in bridging gaps within our team, enabling us to effectively achieve our research objectives.

Herman's ability to transition seamlessly between administrative and research tasks highlights his versatility and dedication. I highly recommend Herman for any position that requires a skilled, adaptable, and dedicated professional.