2223T2 Silicon Valley/Participant Information/Kevan Oktavio

Why Kevan

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About Kevan Oktavio

SMU email: kevano.2020@business.smu.edu.sg
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevanoktavio/
Academic Year: Year 3 (2020)
Degree: Bachelor of Business Management (Major in Operations) and BSc Information Systems (Major in Business Analytics)

Why Virtual TSM?

• What motivates you to join TSM?

I believe the US is still the most fertile environment for innovators and trailblazers. It will be very exciting to be have a hands-on experience in witnessing how do things work in Silicon Valley, the very center of that fertile environment.

• Where would you like to visit?

Having never visited the US before, I am open to exploring any parts of the Silicon Valley.

Starting a business

What types of business interest you?
Data-driven businesses that can laser point genuine customer pain points.

What plans do you have in starting a business?
I believe inspirations can come from anything if we open our eyes. Travelling to various places that are different from Singapore will allow me to expand my perspectives and increase the chance of getting inspired.

Past Experiences (optional)

Work Experiences:

• SMU Academy
  • Provides upskilling courses to adults and professionals
    
  • Role: Data Analyst
    
  • Years: Aug '22 - Present
• The Young SEAkers Singapore
  • Nurtures the next generation of youth leaders in the ASEAN-China Region
    
  • Role: Marketing & Communications Intern
  • Years: Apr '21 - Dec '21
• Astra International
  • Southeast Asia's largest independent automotive group
    
  • Role: Corporate Finance Intern
  • Years: Mar '20 - May '20

CCAs:

• SMU Muay Thai
  • Role: President
    
  • Years: Sep '21 - Sep '22
• SMU Business Intelligence & Analytics
  • Role: Data Associate Program
  • Years: Oct '22 - Present
• SMU Komunitas Indonesia's 2022 Musical Production
  • Role: Head of Acting Department
    
  • Years: Aug '21 - Mar '22