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'''Degree''': Information Systems Management
 
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'''2nd Major''': Operation Management
  
'''Current CCA/ Involvements''': SMUX - Trekking and SMU Challenge
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'''Past-Current CCA/ Involvements''': SMUX-Trekking, SMU Challenge, Peer Helpers
  
 
'''Hobbies/Interest''': Sports and meeting new people
 
'''Hobbies/Interest''': Sports and meeting new people
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<font size=2> As Korea is well for their technology advancement. I believe going on a study mission there would definitely be an eye opener for me, as it gives me the opportunity to visit the high tech start ups. </font>
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<font size=2> As Korea is well known for their technology advancement. I believe being able to attend a study mission there will definitely be an eye opener for me. As it open the door for me to visit the high tech start-ups. There will definitely be a lot to learn from the industry leaders. </font>
  
  
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<font size=2> It is one of the country that I have always dream to visit and korea is one of the countries known for their technology advancement. I believe that I will benefit a lot from this study mission in korea. </font>
  
  
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<b> Ideal firms (based in South Korea) that you wishes to join </b>
 
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<font size=2> No ideal firms. I wouldn't mind having internship at SME</font>
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* Samsung
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* LG Electronics
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* Start-ups
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I am open to opportunities, as I believe there will always be knowledge that I can gain from the experience working with company that I will be attached to</font>
 
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<b> Types of business interest you </b>
 
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* IT Infrastructure Provider
 
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* Business Solution Provider
 
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* Database Infrastructure Provider
* I am very open to any business as long as it is realistic and it's something that is within my capabilities of doing
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* Building Management Industry
* Some of the business that I have thought of are mostly service oriented.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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<b> Plan in starting a business</b>
 
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* I am currently in a phase where I am exploring possibilities, and constantly looking out for opportunities to learn through experience. As I believe the only way to understand the business enough is through experience.
  
  
<font size=2> Currently there is no concrete plan on the type of business that I will be working on. But I am looking more towards a service maintenance line of business. </font>
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* My goal is to first gain a few years of experience working and understanding the process and ways Startups and SMEs plan and manage their business before building my own business.  
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<b> Description of Past Experience </b>
 
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* I have been working part-time at a SME, a Service provider Company since 17. The experience taught me the benefits of starting of as a ground level staff, as I progress it helps me to understand the business and better manage it.
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*Had a 6 months internship at a* Data Storage Institute(DSI) working with servers and virtualized software. During the internship I was tasked to work with a team  exploring virtualized softwares and present on our progress weekly. My experience with DSI taught me the importance of server management due to the limited floor space.
  
  
  
*<font size=2> Had a 6 month internship at a* Data Storage Institute(DSI) working with servers and virtualized softwares.  
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* Last summer I had an internship with a local startup that provides ERP system to SMEs, I am currently working part-timer. My experience with OBS provided me with the experience the process of running a solution provider company. </font>
* Help out with my uncle's SME business during my school holidays</font>
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 11:16, 7 October 2014


About May

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Academic Year: 2

Degree: Information Systems Management

2nd Major: Operation Management

Past-Current CCA/ Involvements: SMUX-Trekking, SMU Challenge, Peer Helpers

Hobbies/Interest: Sports and meeting new people





Why TSM South Korea

What motivates you to join TSM?


As Korea is well known for their technology advancement. I believe being able to attend a study mission there will definitely be an eye opener for me. As it open the door for me to visit the high tech start-ups. There will definitely be a lot to learn from the industry leaders.


Why pick South Korea?


It is one of the country that I have always dream to visit and korea is one of the countries known for their technology advancement. I believe that I will benefit a lot from this study mission in korea.


Internship Opportunities

Types of internship opportunities that interest you


I am open to any internship offers as I believe that no matter which company I am assigned to. At the end of the day there's definitely knowledge that I will gain from that experience.


Ideal firms (based in South Korea) that you wishes to join

  • Samsung
  • LG Electronics
  • Start-ups

I am open to opportunities, as I believe there will always be knowledge that I can gain from the experience working with company that I will be attached to


Starting Business

Types of business interest you

  • IT Infrastructure Provider
  • Business Solution Provider
  • Database Infrastructure Provider
  • Building Management Industry

Plan in starting a business

  • I am currently in a phase where I am exploring possibilities, and constantly looking out for opportunities to learn through experience. As I believe the only way to understand the business enough is through experience.


  • My goal is to first gain a few years of experience working and understanding the process and ways Startups and SMEs plan and manage their business before building my own business.

Past Experiences


Description of Past Experience


  • I have been working part-time at a SME, a Service provider Company since 17. The experience taught me the benefits of starting of as a ground level staff, as I progress it helps me to understand the business and better manage it.


  • Had a 6 months internship at a* Data Storage Institute(DSI) working with servers and virtualized software. During the internship I was tasked to work with a team exploring virtualized softwares and present on our progress weekly. My experience with DSI taught me the importance of server management due to the limited floor space.


  • Last summer I had an internship with a local startup that provides ERP system to SMEs, I am currently working part-timer. My experience with OBS provided me with the experience the process of running a solution provider company.