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==<div style="background: #A100FF; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; font-size: 20px; padding: 10px 20px; font-family: Futura"><font color=#fff>About Zachary</font></div>==
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==<div style="background: #FFF2D8; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; font-size: 20px; padding: 10px 20px; font-family: Futura"><font color=#113946>About Zachary</font></div>==
 
[[File:Zachary.jpg|thumb|This is a picture of me in Thailand, where I got the opportunity to immerse myself in the country's diverse culture and delicious cuisines!]]
 
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'''SMU email''': zacharylian.2021@scis.smu.edu.sg <br>
 
'''SMU email''': zacharylian.2021@scis.smu.edu.sg <br>
 
'''Linkedin''': https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharylian/<br>
 
'''Linkedin''': https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharylian/<br>
'''Academic Year''': Year 2 (2021) <br>
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'''Academic Year''': Year 3 (2021) <br>
 
'''Degree''': BSc Information Systems (Major in Business Analytics & Digitalisation and Cloud Solutions)
 
'''Degree''': BSc Information Systems (Major in Business Analytics & Digitalisation and Cloud Solutions)
  
==<div style="background: #A100FF; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; font-size: 20px; padding: 10px 20px; font-family: Futura"><font color=#fff>Why TSM?</font></div>==
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''' What motivates you to join TSM? ''' <br>
 
''' What motivates you to join TSM? ''' <br>
Since young, I have always been fascinated by Japan’s deep culture, exquisite food, and fascinating architecture. However, I admittedly have overlooked Japan’s wide array of contributions to the tech industry. With avenues such as the Startup Ecosystem Tokyo Consortium, I am curious to learn more about the myriad of innovations which the Japanese have to offer, and how I can integrate their creative mindset into my own way of thinking. By participating in TSM, I will be able to learn and compare the differences in startup cultures between Japan and Singapore, while gaining new insights on the rising technologies being utilised in Japan.  
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Since young, I have only witnessed Silicon Valley through the lens of news and media, and the chance to experience this renowned hub of innovation in person is an opportunity I cannot afford to miss. It's the epicenter of groundbreaking startups and cutting-edge technology, and I'm enthusiastic about immersing myself in the unique ecosystem that has fostered such remarkable success stories. With TSM, I'm keen to interact with the diverse range of individuals in the start-up community at Silicon Valley, learning from their different perspectives on startup culture, and drawing comparisons with the entrepreneurial landscape in Asian societies.  
  
As someone who is interested in the latest developments of data science, I would love to take this opportunity to garner such invaluable knowledge and apply them here in Singapore. Experiencing and sharing with these talented entrepreneurs would definitely fuel my passion for agile development and the overall startup culture. This would allow me to broaden my understanding of what types of business processes work in Japan, while challenging myself to take part in something impactful.  
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As someone who is interested in the latest developments in the technology space, I believe that this experience will serve as a catalyst for my entrepreneurial journey, as it presents a chance to fuel my own entrepreneurial aspirations, inspiring me to hopefully create something that is not only personally fulfilling but also meaningful and impactful to society at large.
  
 
''' Where would you like to visit? '''  
 
''' Where would you like to visit? '''  
* '''Tokyo''': VAAK, SmartHR, Sony, SEGA <br>
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* Entrepreneurship: Y-Combinator, 500 Global, Medium, Standford University
* '''Kyoto''': Hacarus, Nintendo
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* AI: Deeplearning.AI, Ultralytics, OpenAI, Netflix
  
==<div style="background: #A100FF; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; font-size: 20px; padding: 10px 20px; font-family: Futura"><font color=#fff>Starting a Business</font></div>==
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==<div style="background: #FFF2D8; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; font-size: 20px; padding: 10px 20px; font-family: Futura"><font color=#113946>Starting a Business</font></div>==
 
''' What types of businesses interest you? ''' <br>
 
''' What types of businesses interest you? ''' <br>
I am particularly interested in businesses that handle large amounts of data and leverage machine learning to gain insights and drive decision-making. As someone who is passionate about game development, I am fascinated by how game developers use data analytics to better understand player behaviour, refine gameplay mechanics, and optimize game content. The potential for machine learning to enhance the gaming experience and create new and exciting gameplay mechanics is immense, and I am eager to explore this exciting field further.
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I am deeply passionate about emerging businesses that operate at the intersection of data analytics and machine learning, where these businesses leverage on data to harness technology-driven insights to drive innovation and progress. I believe that these fields have the potential to revolutionize industries and create meaningful, positive impacts on society. Consequently, I'm drawn to companies that prioritize social good, aiming to address critical issues in areas such as environmental sustainability and beyond. Currently, I'm actively pursuing internships with startups like Moaah and #STACS because these firms embody the dynamic spirit of emerging businesses. By doing so, I hope to gain invaluable insights into their growth strategies, operational processes, and their unique approaches to applying data analytics and machine learning, ultimately furthering my understanding of how technology can be harnessed for societal betterment.  
  
 
''' What plans do you have in starting a business? '''<br>
 
''' What plans do you have in starting a business? '''<br>
Currently, I do not have any concrete business ideas yet that could “shake” the tech industry. However, I would love to venture towards starting a business in the gaming industry, especially with Japan being a powerhouse in the global market for game development. With TSM, I could tap on the knowledge of Japan’s talented game developers, and possibly integrate rising technologies such as prompt-based learning into game development.  
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Currently, I do not have any concrete business ideas yet that could potentially “shake” the tech industry, as there is always this fear in which my ideas would not provide a huge impact to social good. However, I hope that through TSM, I will be able to gain more perspectives to like-minded innovators, and hopefully apply their insights in the near future.  
  
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==<div style="background: #FFF2D8; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; font-size: 20px; padding: 10px 20px; font-family: Futura"><font color=#113946>Past Experiences (optional)</font></div>==
 
'''Internships:  <br>
 
'''Internships:  <br>
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* Moaah: Software Engineer Intern (Sep '23 - Present)
 
* Accenture: App Developer Intern (May '23 - Aug '23)
 
* Accenture: App Developer Intern (May '23 - Aug '23)
 
* F5: Digital Marketing Intern (Feb '21 - May '21)
 
* F5: Digital Marketing Intern (Feb '21 - May '21)

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Express Yourself

About Zachary

This is a picture of me in Thailand, where I got the opportunity to immerse myself in the country's diverse culture and delicious cuisines!

SMU email: zacharylian.2021@scis.smu.edu.sg
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharylian/
Academic Year: Year 3 (2021)
Degree: BSc Information Systems (Major in Business Analytics & Digitalisation and Cloud Solutions)

Why TSM?

What motivates you to join TSM?
Since young, I have only witnessed Silicon Valley through the lens of news and media, and the chance to experience this renowned hub of innovation in person is an opportunity I cannot afford to miss. It's the epicenter of groundbreaking startups and cutting-edge technology, and I'm enthusiastic about immersing myself in the unique ecosystem that has fostered such remarkable success stories. With TSM, I'm keen to interact with the diverse range of individuals in the start-up community at Silicon Valley, learning from their different perspectives on startup culture, and drawing comparisons with the entrepreneurial landscape in Asian societies.

As someone who is interested in the latest developments in the technology space, I believe that this experience will serve as a catalyst for my entrepreneurial journey, as it presents a chance to fuel my own entrepreneurial aspirations, inspiring me to hopefully create something that is not only personally fulfilling but also meaningful and impactful to society at large.

Where would you like to visit?

  • Entrepreneurship: Y-Combinator, 500 Global, Medium, Standford University
  • AI: Deeplearning.AI, Ultralytics, OpenAI, Netflix

Starting a Business

What types of businesses interest you?
I am deeply passionate about emerging businesses that operate at the intersection of data analytics and machine learning, where these businesses leverage on data to harness technology-driven insights to drive innovation and progress. I believe that these fields have the potential to revolutionize industries and create meaningful, positive impacts on society. Consequently, I'm drawn to companies that prioritize social good, aiming to address critical issues in areas such as environmental sustainability and beyond. Currently, I'm actively pursuing internships with startups like Moaah and #STACS because these firms embody the dynamic spirit of emerging businesses. By doing so, I hope to gain invaluable insights into their growth strategies, operational processes, and their unique approaches to applying data analytics and machine learning, ultimately furthering my understanding of how technology can be harnessed for societal betterment.

What plans do you have in starting a business?
Currently, I do not have any concrete business ideas yet that could potentially “shake” the tech industry, as there is always this fear in which my ideas would not provide a huge impact to social good. However, I hope that through TSM, I will be able to gain more perspectives to like-minded innovators, and hopefully apply their insights in the near future.

Past Experiences (optional)

Internships:

  • Moaah: Software Engineer Intern (Sep '23 - Present)
  • Accenture: App Developer Intern (May '23 - Aug '23)
  • F5: Digital Marketing Intern (Feb '21 - May '21)

CCA:

  • SMU Business Intelligence & Analytics: Data Associate (Dec '22 - Mar '23)
  • SMU .HACK: HEAP Mentee (May '22 - Aug '22)
  • Ellipsis: Marketing Executive (Dec '21 - Dec '22)
  • SCIS Freshmen Orientation Camp Metamorphosis 2022: Marketing Director (Apr '22 - Aug '22)
  • Handball: Member (Aug '21 - Aug '22)