2223T2 Silicon Valley/Participant Information/Mayazhagu Guhan
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About Guhan
SMU email: mayazhagug.2019@scis.smu.edu.sg
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayaguhan/
Academic Year: 4
Degree: BSC Information Systems (Major in Business Analytics & Digitalisation and Cloud Solutions)
Second Major: Digital Business
Why Virtual TSM?
What motivates you to join TSM?
I believe that every opportunity is a learning experience. TSM presents an unique opportunity to grow and learn as an individual. Technology has an unique way to change the world for the better. I believe that this is happens when like minded individuals come together and work on an idea [Which many might think is impossible]. TSM allows me to learn how tech startups have done this and the mechanics behind a successful startup.
On top of that, I want to meet new people during the study mission and understand the different perspectives and takes they have on technology and problem solving. Since young, I have always wanted to start something on my own and make a change in the world. Pursuing a degree in Information Systems played a part in shaping my dream to what it is today. I want to solve problems in the real world through innovative technological solutions and make a difference.
Who knows? Hopefully I meet like minded individuals and we go on to create our own successful start up.
Where would you like to visit virtually?
1. USA would be top on that list. Silicon Valley has established itself as a startup haven and it would be a great opportunity to be close to such start ups and learn how they work
2. Estonia. Estonia's focus on technopreneurship awes me. It is the home to many unicorns and has a well established start up scene is definitely second on my list.
Starting a business
What types of business interest you?
There are 2 types of businesses that interest me the most.
One that solves everyday problems in an effective manner using technology. Have you ever thought "Man, I didn't know I needed this in my life" and use that specific product almost everyday in your life? These are businesses that have done an excellent job in identifying key problems and finding an effective solution for it.
One that drives the progress of mankind forward using technology. These businesses are usually heavily criticized [Especially in the beginning stages] but when they emerge successful, everyone wants a piece of it.
What plans do you have in starting a business?
The end goal for me is to start a business that solves problems in the real world through innovative technological solutions. The journey to reach this goal is not an easy task. My mind is always looking for new ideas and my friends are not really happy with this. I call them at random times of the night pitching an idea to them and trying to get feedback to make it better.
While I work on generating ideas, I am also developing the skillsets that I believe is necessary for me to attain this goal. On top of learning and honing my technological skills, learning how tech startups work and developing soft skills required to be a technopreneur are things that I am working on.
Past Experiences (optional)
Work
- Software Engineer Intern (Part-Time) at Umify (Oct 2022 - Present)
- Product Management Intern at Shopee (Jan 2022 - Jun 2022)
- Junior Full Stack Developer (Part-Time) at Challenger (Aug 2021 - Dec 2021)
- Full Stack Developer Intern at Challenger (Aug 2021 - Dec 2021)
- Marketing and Business Development Intern at Bamboo Builders (Aug 2020 - Nov 2020)
CCA
- National Indoor Hockey Team
- SMU Floorball (Member)
- SMU Business Intelligence and Analytics (Member)
- Social Impact Catalyst (Member)
- SMU Product Club (Member)
Competitions
- South East Asian Games (Indoor Hockey) - 3rd
- University Student Life Awards 2020 (Special Recognition)
- IVP Floorball - 4th
- Tech for Good Innovation Case Competition (AIESEC) - 2nd Runners Up
- Ellipsis Tech Series Goldman Sachs AWS Hackathon 2021 (Participant)
Others
- VIVACE 2020 (Organizing Committee)
What keeps you ticking?
Today, you know more than what you knew yesterday. Tomorrow, you will know more than what you know today.
