2324T1 Tokyo/Participant Information/Yvonne Lim
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About Yourself
SMU email: yvonne.lim.2020@scis.smu.edu.sg
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonnelhs/
Academic Year: Year 3
Degree: BSc in Computer Science, 2nd Major in Digital Business
Why Virtual TSM?
- What motivates you to join TSM?
In June 2019, I participated in the Google Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSIx) Program in Singapore. My wonderful experience in this program inspired me to study computer science in university, and I aspired to join a major tech company like Google in future.
However, after joining SMU as a Computer Science student, I am now aware of the entrepreneurship and startup ecosystem in SMU, such as the BIG incubator program. I am intrigued about the prospect of launching an entrepreneurial venture with like-minded peers.
I believe that the TSM would provide a great opportunity for me to learn more about the startups in Japan, which is a dynamic entrepreneurial hub in Asia. I also have experience interning in a Rakuten, a Japanese technology conglomerate based in Tokyo. My pleasant experience in the company fuelled my interest in learning more about the startup scene in Tokyo.
- Where would you like to visit?
I understand that there is a vibrant startup scene in Tokyo. In particular, I am keen to visit startups working on automotive engines, Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence.
Starting a business
- What types of business interest you?
Since young, I have been interested in creative design, and have been designing and creating things as a hobby. I was the Creative Director of the VJC Photography Society, where I pursued my interest in photography. Thus, I am interested in businesses in the creative design industries such as digital entertainment, gaming, fashion,film, etc. There is huge potential to apply new technologies such as AI to transform these creative design industries and generate significant business value.
- What plans do you have in starting a business?
I do not have concrete plans to start a business now, but I am keen to explore the possibility to do a startup with some like-minded peers, preferably to develop new technologies and solutions for the creative design industries such as digital entertainment, gaming, fashion, film, etc.
Past Experiences (optional)
Internships:
- Rakuten Asia (Incoming) - Software Engineer Intern, May 2022 - Aug 2022.
- NTT Data Singapore - Test Engineer Associate, May 2021 - Aug 2021.
Teaching Experience:
- SMU SCIS - Teaching Assistant for Interconnection of Cyber Physical Systems (CS204), Aug 2022 - Nov 2022
- SMU SCIS - Teaching Assistant for Computer Hardware and Embedded Systems (CS106), Jan 2022 - Apr 2022.
- SMU SCIS - Teaching Assistant for Interaction Design and Prototyping (IS211), Aug 2011 - Nov 2021.
Research Experience:
- SMU SCIS - Research Assistant for Kotaro Hara, in Human Computer Interaction Research Group.
Honors and Awards:
- Lee Kong Chian Scholar Programme, 2020-2024.
- Dean's List for Academic Year 2020/2021.
- Dean's List for Academic Year 2021/2022.
- Outstanding Project Award, SMU-X Project with Credit Suisse, 2021.
Hackathons and Competitions:
- DSTA BrainHack Code_Exp 2022 - Second Place for Most Human-Centric Design out of 106 teams, Jun 2022.
- NUS Computing LifeHack 2021 Hackathon - First Place out of 130 teams, Jul 2021.
- GovTech Singapore Codefiesta 2021 Hackathon - Second Place out of 129 teams, Jun 2021.
- DSTA BrainHack Code_Exp Hackathon - Finalist (Top 8) out of 188 teams, Jun 2021.
Extracurricular Activities:
- Google Developer Student Club - Marketing Lead, Aug 2021 - Present.
- Project Grasya (overseas Community service) - Committee Member, Jul 2021 - Present.
- Lee Kong Chian Scholars' Programme Camp 2021 - Organizing Committee Member
