1718T2 Silicon Valley/Participant Information/JeremyBachtiar
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Jeremy Bachtiar
Email — jbachtiar.2015@sis.smu.edu.sg
Academic Year — 2
Degree — Information Systems
Second Major — Analytics
Interests — Technology, Basketball, Photography
Interesting Fact — I have never been to the US
Applying for Subsidy? — Yesss
Why TSM Silicon Valley
What motivates you to join the TSM?
TSM gives me the opportunity to learn from big technology companies to even start-up level. I have always interested in hearing how they can make ideas into reality. I wish I would be able to gain invaluable experience through the various companies visits and be inspired even more to start my own business in the future. I hope that I would be able to learn from from my peers as well who have the same passion in entrepreneurship.
Why U.S.A (Silicon Valley)?
Known as home for Technology Giants, Startups and Venture Capitalists, going to Silicon Valley will give me more exposure to the technology start-up scenes in the Western region. Visiting well-known companies in the regions will also allow to learn from their experiences starting from 0 to where they are know. This invaluable knowledge and exposure are something that I wish to bring back from Silicon Valley and motivate me to pursue further my passion in starting my own business
Starting a business
What type of businesses interest you?
- IoT
- Web-based/Mobile Application
- Digital Solutions that will benefit the society (Social Enterprise)
What plans do you have in starting a business?
Currently I have been brainstorming with my brother on possible ideas leveraging on the issue of heavy traffic in Jakarta, Indonesia. We are looking to create an application to actually fill the time of those drivers who are stuck in the traffic for a long time. On top of that, currently my family is beginning to open a business in selling home design products, as the the only IT person in the family I will be help in designing the website and more digital solutions in the future as the business grow.
For me personally, I would like to have a business that help to alleviate social issues and benefit the society.
Past Experiences
Y3 Technologies
Product Development Intern
• Assisted a Product Manager in managing the projects, task allocations, planning of timeline, product development and interacting with potential customers
• Built a Hi-fi prototype for a mobile application using Adobe XD
• Involved in research of new potential product in the Sharing Economy
• Designed marketing and service guidelines for a product using Adobe Photoshop
IS Application Project
• Project in collaboration of Highlander-London as project client
• Building full e-commerce platform and admin portal
• Implementing VR feature to the e-commerce system and analytics
• Implementing order tracking system up to the factory process level for both admin and customer
Others
• Project Gazaab Indonesia III Leader (OCSP)
• GAYA 2017 Assistant Producer (CCA)
• SMUKI Events Director (CCA)
What keeps you ticking
Knowing that there are people out there who are less fortunate than I am.
Family and Friends :)
Ideal Role
Photographer/Videographer, Designer, Itinerary Planner
