2223T2 Silicon Valley/Participant Information/Esther Loh Yuan Yu

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About Esther

SMU email: esther.loh.2020@scis.smu.edu.sg
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/estherlohhh//
Academic Year: Year 3 (2020) Final Year Student
Degree: BSc Information Systems (Major in Digitalisation and Cloud Solutions & Financial Technology)

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Why Virtual TSM?

  • What motivates you to join TSM?

TSM Silicon Valley provides a unique opportunity to learn from both professionals working for big tech as well as the startups. I am excited to be able to network with the professionals and gain insights on the business operations and working cultures in a tech company. I hope to translate my learnings from the experience of TSM Silicon Valley into a great way to kick start my career in the technology sector.

  • Where would you like to visit?

Silicon Valley: Apple, Alphabet, Meta, Paypal, Visa, Hewlett Packard (HP)
Other countries: Shen Zhen, London!

Starting a business

  • What types of business interest you?

I am interested in businesses that uses the power of technology to bring conveniences to all and bring about positive impacts no matter how small.

  • What plans do you have in starting a business?

I currently do not have any plans to start a business but I am open to start one with the right people and a meaningful purpose to help people with technology. As I have experience interning at two startups, I will be able to relate the grind and rigour that comes with working in a startup

Past Experiences (optional)

Work:

  • Snook.GG - Community Manager: Years Feb 2022 - Present
  • FastJobs - Product Management Intern: May 2022 - Jul 2022
  • InspireTech - Business Analyst Intern: Mar 2019 - Aug 2019

CCA:

  • Ellipsis - Operations Executive: Mar 2021 - Aug 2021
  • SMU SCIS Freshmen Orientation Camp - Vice President: Dec 2020 - Nov 2021
  • Ngee Ann Student Union - Treasurer: Apr 2018 - Apr 2019