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'''Academic Year''' — 4<br />
 
'''Academic Year''' — 4<br />
 
'''Degree''' — Information Systems<br />
 
'''Degree''' — Information Systems<br />
'''Second Major''' — Advanced Business Technology<br />
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'''Major''' — Playing Support in Dota 2<br />
'''Interests''' — Travel, Technology <br />
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'''Interests''' — Travel, Technology, Gaming <br />
 
'''Random Fact''' — Love Listening to Hokkien Love Songs due to the sentimental value of each song <br />
 
'''Random Fact''' — Love Listening to Hokkien Love Songs due to the sentimental value of each song <br />
 
'''Applying for Subsidy?''' — Yes<br />
 
'''Applying for Subsidy?''' — Yes<br />

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Eustace Zheng

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Email — xwzheng.2014@sis.smu.edu.sg
Academic Year — 4
Degree — Information Systems
Major — Playing Support in Dota 2
Interests — Travel, Technology, Gaming
Random Fact — Love Listening to Hokkien Love Songs due to the sentimental value of each song
Applying for Subsidy? — Yes





Why TSM Silicon Valley

What motivates you to join the TSM? With Silicon Valley having the highest concentration of high-tech workers of any metropolitan area, with 285.9 out of every 1,000 private-sector workers. Silicon Valley has the highest average high-tech salary at $144,800, it is really a remarkable place that enables deep learning for tech-entrepreneurship, an area where every technology enthusiast can learn from. Being able to witness first high the innovative & fast-paced environment would serve well for one to pursue a career in technology.

Why U.S.A (Silicon Valley)?
Being the world's leader in tech innovation and entrepreneurship, and every dream of a technology enthusiast, Silicon Valley would serve as a great platform to learn and witness first-hand on how tech firms and unicorns harness the passion and energy for our continued learning and definitely stretching our horizons beyond our sunny island in South East Asia.

Starting a business

What type of businesses interest you?

  • Financial Services
  • IoT
  • Mobile Applications (Shared Economy)


What plans do you have in starting a business?
Singapore is rapidly growing in terms of an aged population, leading to the birth of the silver industry, I hope to be able to leverage on developing IoT/Mobile Applications solutions that would aid family members as well as caregivers to have a better understanding of the seniors within their household.

Past Experiences

As part of my experience partaking in technology-centric competitions, I have been part of a development team that produce a tablet application that aided in the monitoring and treatment of dementia-stricken patients which garnered us a decent international standing for this tool. I have also developed technology solutions as a freelancer for MNCs in Singapore that have shown positive results for the organization.

What keeps you ticking

The endless possibilities and potential for technology to disrupt industries, and to continually improve lives for people in all sorts of demographics.
Also, good food!

Ideal Role

Social Media Managers & Journalist, Hotel Info/Tech Support/Insurance/Room, Itinerary Planner