1718T2 Silicon Valley/Participant Information/TayWeiXuan
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About Myself
Email — weixuan.tay.2015@sis.smu.edu.sg
Academic Year — 3
Degree — Information Systems
2nd Major — Advanced Business Technology (No Track)
Interests — Gaming, Collecting Figurines, Reading Manga
Random Fact — Position 1/2 player in DOTA 2
Applying for Subsidy? — Yes
Why TSM Silicon Valley
What motivates you to join the TSM?
Being able to visit companies overseas is an opportunity that TSM provides, something that normal classes in SMU doesn't have. Also, learning about the companies through the internet, slides or notes cannot be compared to a first-hand experience.
Why U.S.A (Silicon Valley)?
I want to know how Silicon Valley is able to attract so many startups and how some of the startups such as Airbnb and Instagram are able to become so successful. It is also the dream of every tech enthusiast to visit Silicon Valley at least once in their lifetime.
Starting a business
What type of businesses interest you?
- Video Games
- IoT
- e-Commerce
What plans do you have in starting a business?
As the games industry is still relatively young in Singapore, it a great challenge for local game companies to break into the international market. I aspire to set up my own game company and be the first Singapore-based game company to be recognised worldwide.
Past Experiences
Internship
DB Schenker (Asia Pacific) Pte. Ltd. - IT Intern, Regional Head Office Information Technology Department (May to Aug 2017)
CSP
SMU UNI-Y Spring Clean - Participant (Apr to Oct 2017)
Past Work Experience
Singapore Airlines Limited - Admin Assistant, Inflight Entertainment Department (Jan to Mar 2015)
What keeps you ticking
Maintaining a positive mental attitude in everything that I do.
Ideal Role(s)
- Hotel Info/Tech Support/Insurance/Room
- Itinerary Planner
