1920T2 NewYorkCity/Participant Information/May Thadar Htay
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About May Thadar Htay
SMU email: mthtay.2018@sis.smu.edu.sg
Academic Year: 2
Degree: Information Systems
2nd Major: Nil
Interests: Gaming
Applying for Subsidy: No
Why TSM New York City?
- What motivates you to join TSM?
Having an opportunity to join TSM will broaden my understanding of technology through the perspective of like-minded people from a different part of the world. After TSM, I would be able to bring back those enriching ideas and views and share them back with other people, thereby expanding everyone’s knowledge as well.
- Why pick New York City?
Apart from tech giants like Amazon and Google, others like IBM and JP Morgan have moved their AI and cloud computing divisions to NYC recently. One thing peculiar to NYC is its diverse culture which undoubtedly has attributed to its now thriving as one of the biggest technology hubs in the world. Being a woman myself in tech, I would love to visit a place where it is culturally diverse, has equal opportunities for everyone, and of course, brimmed with greatest minds.
Starting a business
- What types of business interest you?
Healthcare industry. I strongly believe the sector still needs to harness and leverage technology to help people live life to the fullest. With the rapidly-aging population, it requires technical solutions with its emphasis on machine learning and AI.
- What plan do you have in starting a business?
My idea is to create digital solutions by using algorithms incorporating across patients’ particular readings, conditions and other relevant factors and generate recommended level of care needed, chance of survival and severity of illness. Healthcare industry relies a lot on human capacity, and sometimes, humans may make errors when put under stress and pressure. Together with the help of technology and specialists’ years-of-expertise, I believe many more lives will be saved.
Past Experiences (optional)
iNFO Net - Software Development Consultant Intern (May 2019 - Aug 2019)
What keeps you ticking?
My family and friends have always been there for me through ups and downs. The only way I could pay back them is by moving forward.
