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==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#336699>Why Virtual TSM?</font>==
 
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===What motivates you to join TSM?===
 
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:I want to work in Google.
 
:To work in a big tech firm, or boot my own startup!
 
:To work in a big tech firm, or boot my own startup!
 
:::<font face="serif" size=4 color=red>“</font> Visiting Silicon Valley has been a <b><u>long-time bucket list</u></b> of mine.<font face="serif" size=4 color=red>”</font>  
 
:::<font face="serif" size=4 color=red>“</font> Visiting Silicon Valley has been a <b><u>long-time bucket list</u></b> of mine.<font face="serif" size=4 color=red>”</font>  
 
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:TSM represents a <b><u>golden opportunity</u></b> to explore Silicon Valley, the <u>epicenter of innovation</u>.
 
:TSM represents a <b><u>golden opportunity</u></b> to explore Silicon Valley, the <u>epicenter of innovation</u>.
 
:::<font face="serif" size=4 color=green>“</font> As we know, Silicon Valley is renowned as the <u>global hub for technology</u>, a place where groundbreaking ideas take shape and transform into influential businesses.
 
:::<font face="serif" size=4 color=green>“</font> As we know, Silicon Valley is renowned as the <u>global hub for technology</u>, a place where groundbreaking ideas take shape and transform into influential businesses.
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:My journey has always been geared towards <b><u>becoming a software engineer</u></b>, and I believe that gaining exposure to the heart of the tech world will provide invaluable insights to enrich this path.
 
:My journey has always been geared towards <b><u>becoming a software engineer</u></b>, and I believe that gaining exposure to the heart of the tech world will provide invaluable insights to enrich this path.
 
:::<font face="serif" size=4 color=blue>“</font>Silicon Valley is home to some of the brightest minds and experienced professionals in the industry, and I'm eager to <u>connect and learn from their experiences</u>.<font face="serif" size=4 color=blue>”</font>
 
:::<font face="serif" size=4 color=blue>“</font>Silicon Valley is home to some of the brightest minds and experienced professionals in the industry, and I'm eager to <u>connect and learn from their experiences</u>.<font face="serif" size=4 color=blue>”</font>
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::Having interned for a startup, cofounded by a few SMU alumni, I gained first-hand experience ...
 
::Having interned for a startup, cofounded by a few SMU alumni, I gained first-hand experience ...
 
:::Gained insights on startups, like business continuity plans, talking with VCs, and burndown charts! (Sounds intense)
 
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:<b><u>The vision of starting my own startup isn't too far off.</u></b>
 
:<b><u>The vision of starting my own startup isn't too far off.</u></b>
 
::I don't have any concrete business plans yet, but maybe one day an idea will come to me!
 
::I don't have any concrete business plans yet, but maybe one day an idea will come to me!
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==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#336699>Past Experiences (optional)</font>==
 
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! style="text-align:center;padding: 5px 20px" | GT Robot Technology <br/> (Bankrupt 😔)
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!- style="text-align:center;padding: 5px 20px" | Ellipsis Coder Assembly Mentor
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! style="text-align:center;padding: 5px 20px" | (TA) IS111 - Intro to Programming
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! style="text-align:center;padding: 5px 20px" | (SMU-X) Stat-X by Rosie Ching
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!- style="text-align:center;padding: 5px 20px" | WiT Google Ignite 2023 Hackathon
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| style="background:white;text-align:center;padding: 10px 10px" | <b> AIgen: UrbanAIze <br> Urban planning with AI <br> <u>[https://www.figma.com/proto/TB0akMAxSXhEtRkl2nNy7k/We-prototype-here?type=design&node-id=162-4917&t=HC5zF66k2mWhaOUn-1&scaling=scale-down-width&page-id=13%3A9787&starting-point-node-id=162%3A4917&mode=design Prototype]</u> | <u>[https://www.canva.com/design/DAFxLGwcxSI/jluNy81THJi1PQyGFnFIFA/view Pitch Deck]</u></b>
 
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! style="text-align:center;padding: 5px 20px" | Ellipsis Tech Series 2023 Hackathon
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| style="text-align:center;padding: 5px 10px" | [https://vicky-nine.vercel.app/ Viiicky]
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| style="background:white;text-align:center;padding: 10px 10px" | <b><u>[https://ignite-matchsticks-pam.web.app/ Matchsticks: EduTrekker <br> Self-learn with AI for kids ]</u></b>
 
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! style="text-align:center;padding: 5px 20px" | .Hack HEAP 2023 Hackathon
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| style="text-align:center;padding: 5px 10px" | Top 10 Finalist
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| style="text-align:center;padding: 5px 10px" | [https://synthia-gen-ai-website.vercel.app/ Synthia]
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| style="text-align:center;padding: 10px 10px" | <b><u>[https://vicky-nine.vercel.app/ Viiicky <br> Your Colourblind Asssistant]</u></b>
 
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! style="text-align:center;padding: 5px 20px" | Ellipsis Code#23 Hackathon
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! style="background:#5a5a5a;color:white;text-align:center;padding: 10px 20px" | .Hack HEAP <br> 2023 Hackathon
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| style="text-align:center;padding: 5px 10px" | Best in Year 1
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| style="background:white;text-align:center;padding: 10px 10px" | Top 10 Finalist
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| style="text-align:center;padding: 5px 10px" | [https://codesharp.ellipsiscodes.com/leaderboards Leaderboards]
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| style="background:white;text-align:center;padding: 10px 10px" | <b><u>[https://synthia-gen-ai-website.vercel.app/ Synthia <br> The Best GenAI Tool]</u></b>
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! style="background:#8a8a8a;color:white;text-align:center;padding: 10px 20px" | Ellipsis Code#23 <br> Hackathon
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| style="text-align:center;padding: 10px 10px" | Best in Year 1
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| style="text-align:center;padding: 10px 10px" | <b><u>[https://codesharp.ellipsiscodes.com/leaderboards Leaderboards]</u></b>
 
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Latest revision as of 23:43, 15 October 2023


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About me [~$ whoami]

SMU email: terris.tan.2022@scis.smu.edu.sg
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terristan/
GitHub: https://github.com/Terristwj
Academic Year: Year 2 (2022)
Degree: BSc Information Systems (BA, DCS)

Me terris.png



Why Virtual TSM?

What motivates you to join TSM?

I want to work in Google.
To work in a big tech firm, or boot my own startup!
“ Visiting Silicon Valley has been a long-time bucket list of mine.”
TSM represents a golden opportunity to explore Silicon Valley, the epicenter of innovation.
“ As we know, Silicon Valley is renowned as the global hub for technology, a place where groundbreaking ideas take shape and transform into influential businesses.
Thus, this program offers a unique window into the inner workings of tech giants, startups, and innovators who have reshaped industries.”
My journey has always been geared towards becoming a software engineer, and I believe that gaining exposure to the heart of the tech world will provide invaluable insights to enrich this path.
“Silicon Valley is home to some of the brightest minds and experienced professionals in the industry, and I'm eager to connect and learn from their experiences.”

Where would you like to visit?

Silicon Valley - Hopes and Dreams
Hope to visit LinkedIn PayPal Nvidia Apple
Oracle Adobe Meta Alphabet
From the itinerary Microsoft Visa Roblox Apple (Apple Park)
AWS Otter.ai Meta Alphabet (Googolplex)


Starting a business

What types of business interest you?

I am interested in big tech firms and startups with innovative ideas.
Generally, any business that appreciates technology!
I am also interested in the gaming industry as well.

What plans do you have in starting a business

At the moment, I don't have plans to start a business.
However, having participated in various hackathons, I think I may be close.
Having interned for a startup, cofounded by a few SMU alumni, I gained first-hand experience ...
Gained insights on startups, like business continuity plans, talking with VCs, and burndown charts! (Sounds intense)
  I may have interned for a potential unicorn!  
The vision of starting my own startup isn't too far off.
I don't have any concrete business plans yet, but maybe one day an idea will come to me!

Past Experiences (optional)

Internships:

Company Title Year
Usertip
(Startup by 3 SMU Alumni!) 		Solution Engineering Intern May '23 - Aug '23
GT Robot Technology
(Bankrupt 😔) 		Junior Software Engineer Mar '19 - Jun '19

Teaching/Extracurricular Experiences:

Ellipsis Coder Assembly Mentor AY23/24 Semester 1
(TA) IS111 - Intro to Programming AY22/23 Semester 2
(SMU-X) Stat-X by Rosie Ching AY22/23 Semester 1

Hackathons:

Hackathon Status Website
(NUS-NES) CatalystxAI
2023 Hackathon 		Participant AIgen: UrbanAIze
Urban planning with AI
Prototype | Pitch Deck
WiT Google Ignite
2023 Hackathon 		Participant Matchsticks: EduTrekker
Self-learn with AI for kids
Ellipsis Tech Series
2023 Hackathon 		Most Creative Solution Award Viiicky
Your Colourblind Asssistant
.Hack HEAP
2023 Hackathon 		Top 10 Finalist Synthia
The Best GenAI Tool
Ellipsis Code#23
Hackathon 		Best in Year 1 Leaderboards
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