Yuanto Kusnadi

Your favourite/ most memorable project

It will be the pilot experience with both SMU and Universitas Indonesia (UI) students that was held in Term 2 of AY2020/21. It also represents the first such collaboration with UI. The projects that we did were also interesting and relevant as we worked with 2 companies (PT Genesis Indojaya & PT UOB Indonesia) on 5 different projects ranging from designing dashboards to monitor performance of employees to tackling the challenges faced by Indonesian Micro MSEs in their digital transformation journey. Students from both universities worked together seamlessly in coming up with practical solutions for the 5 projects. Overall, it was a challenging yet enriching experience for all parties (including myself, the clients, and both groups of students).

Publications or published articles related to SMU-X projects (if any).

Journal Articles

• “Enhancing Cultural Intelligence and Digital Literacy in Accounting Education: Insights from a Singapore University’s Global Student Consulting Programme”, with Clarence Goh, Gary Pan, and Poh Sun Seow, 2021, International Journal of Education, Vol. 9, 1-12 (lead article).

Case Study, Book Chapters, Newspaper Articles, and Other Publications

• “XDel Singapore: Using technology to deliver simplicity”, with Gary Pan and Thomas Lim, June 2021, SMU Case & Teaching Note (SMU-21-009)
• “Future ready accountant: Upskilling and life-long learning in the age of digital transformation”, with Gary Pan, Issue 29 (July 2021) of UOB-SMU Asian Enterprise Institute SME Column.
• “Covid-19 pandemic and Opportunities for digitalization of SMEs”, with Gary Pan, March 2021 Issue of Perspectives@SMU.
• “Students can still assimilate different cultures via virtual learning”, with Gary Pan, 31 December 2020, The Business Times.
  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion/students-can-still-assimilate-different-cultures-via-virtual-learning
• “Bangkok Central International Hotel Ltd”, 2020, Case Study and Judges’ Notes for the ICAEW China South-East Asia Business Challenge.
• “企业如何与大学合作开发网上生意 - How do businesses work with universities to develop online operations”, 13 August 2020, 联合早报(Lianhe Zaobao).
  https://www.smu.edu.sg/sites/default/files/smu/news_room/smu_in_the_news/2020/Aug2020/Aug13/20200813-ZB-Business-25-22x22-D_1.pdf
• “Developing online business strategy with millennials through partnership with university”, with Gary Pan, 13 May 2020, SGSME.
  https://www.sgsme.sg/news/developing-online-business-strategy-millennials-through-partnership-university

What you envision for your area(s) of interest and research etc

I would still like to get myself involved in more experiential learning experiences, especially in collaborations with other overseas universities. At the same time, I am also interested in coming up with more innovative teaching materials, such as using digital platforms to facilitate engagement with students.

If you might have a favourite book/ quote/ movie/ musical/movie character /special talent.. please do share your favourite(s)! And let us know why it is your favourite!

My favourite movie is the Dark Knight and the quote by Inspector Gordon highlighted the Batman character aptly: “Because he’s the hero Gotham deserves, but not the one it needs right now.”