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About Verwin
SMU email: verwin.kwa.2019@scis.smu.edu.sg
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/verwin-kwa/
Academic Year: Year 3 (2019)
Degree: BSc Information Systems (Major in Digitalisation and Cloud Solutions & Business Analytics)
Why Virtual TSM?
What motivates you to join TSM?
TSM provides a platform for me to experience technopreneurship at the heart of one of the most bustling tech countries in the world (South Korea). I am excited to learn more about the different tech companies in South Korea and learn about their expert knowledge of technopreneurship. It's also a chance for me to learn more about the culture of South Korea and it has definitely been one of the countries that I wish to explore.
Where would you like to visit?
Samsung, N Seoul Tower, Samsung D'light, VR Plus, Seoul National University, Ewha Womans University, Incheon International Airport
Starting a business
What types of business interest you?
I am enthusiastic about the fields of machine learning and artificial intelligence. Seeing how these fields have impacted our lives remarkably, I am excited about the future and would love to see how innovative individuals can create new disrupters in the tech ecosystem. Apart from these, I know that technology is becoming ever so critical to companies and, they have to adapt to this digital climate to stay competitive. Hence, I am also interested in businesses that focus on paving the way for companies to adopt new technological changes and transforming the way they function to strive for maximum productivity. A company that comes into mind is Atlassian. They are leading innovators in changing the way companies work and, as strongly highlighted by their mission: "Our mission is to help unleash the potential of every team."
What plans do you have in starting a business?
Currently, I do not have any plans for starting a business. For myself, I would like to gain more extensive industry experience to hone and cultivate my technological and leadership expertise. Then I would be more capable of forming my startup, which must also be accompanied by an excellent and innovative idea to provide value to the world and disrupt competitors.
Past Experiences
Internships:
- Apple - IS&T Software Engineer Intern: Summer 2022
- Visa - Software Engineer Intern: Jan 2022 - May 2022
- Yara International - Software Engineer Intern: Aug 2021 - Nov 2021
- Accenture - DevSecOps Engineer Intern: Summer 2021
- Ackcio (SGInnovate partnered startup, Infinity Series Run 1) - Software Engineer Intern: Dec 2020 - Apr 2021
CCA:
- SMU Ambassadorial Corps - Student Ambassador | Internal Engagement Portfolio Head: Mar 2021 - Present
- The Mentoring Circle - 5th Circle Mentor: Sep 2021 - Present
- Project Xin Yuan 12 - Fundraising and Sponsorship Executive: Dec 2019 - Aug 2020
- Coders' Assembly Run 2 - Mentor
- Freshmen Orientation Goes Online - Clan Head: Summer 2020
- SMU Dragon Boat - Team Member: Aug 2019 - May 2020
What keeps you ticking?
Always learning, always trying to better myself, so that I'll be able to contribute and create an impact with my technological skills.
