1415T2g1 South Korea/Participant Information/Ng Shi Min
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About Shi Min
SMU email: shimin.ng.2013@sis.smu.edu.sg
Degree: Information Systems Management
2nd Major: Operations Management
Languages: English(native), Chinese(fluent), Korean(basic proficiency)
Why TSM South Korea?
What motivates you to join TSM?
I want to interact and learn from start-up companies about the process and challenges faced in starting up and operating a company. Moreover, it would be an excellent opportunity to engage in a different culture and business environment. TSM South Korea will also help to broaden my perspective of the technology industry and will help me learn from successful companies in South Korea.
Why pick South Korea?
South Korea is well-known for being a quick-paced, technology-integrated country. The increasing number of startups in South Korea makes me curious about their know-hows to stay innovative and competitive in an ever changing technology industry. I would like to take this opportunity to immerse in their creative entrepreneurial spirit which is evident across South Korea. Furthermore, the Korean culture is one which I have always wanted to experience and I would also like to expand my understanding towards the entrepreneurial business environment in Korea.
Internship Opportunities
What types of internship opportunities interest you?
Types of companies:
Multi-national companies, Business to consumer companies, Tourism companies
Types of roles:
Business Analyst - To learn how technology can help companies be more efficient and effective in reaching out to their customers.
User experience research and development - One very important aspect of technology is in its usability. I think that South Korean companies have really interactive user interfaces. It would be a good chance to learn from them about designing of the user experience.
Any ideal firms that you wish to join?
The organization of South Korea to promote the country's tourism industry
A conglomerate in food products, shopping, finance, amusement parks, etc.
An online shopping mall and online auction site
Starting a Business?
What types of business interest you?
- Retail based
- Technology based
- Tourism based
What plan do you have in starting a business?
Starting a retail, technology, or tourism business is something that I have always wanted to do after gaining experience in different industries. Going for TSM would allow me gain insights into the culture, business environment, and as well as how entrepreneurs startup their company in South Korea.
Past Experiences
Describe your past experience (entrepreneurship, or works in startups etc)
Enterprise Creation & Development
In polytechnic, for the module Enterprise Creation & Development, I worked in a team of 6 to plan and setup a one day bazaar at Scape. The team procured products both locally and abroad and the products that were sold include stationeries, accessories, and tumblers. Sale of goods was conducted before, during, and after the bazaar and the net sales came close to $1,000.
Flea Markets
Since 2011, I have been a tenant in flea markets at various locations in Singapore (POMO, Scape, Holland Village, F1 Pit Building) and have participated in 9 flea markets as of date.
Shopping Portal
In 2009 after my ‘O’ levels, I developed and managed a shopping portal (R-4TS) which sold and traded over 900 products in less than 7 months. The portal was active till the start of a new school term and the experience in gained include designing and maintaining of a website, procurement and sale of goods, as well as managing of finances.
