2021T2 VirtualTSM/Participant Information/Lim Zhao Wei (Wayne)

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Lim Zhao Wei (Wayne)😀

SMU email: zwlim.2017@sis.smu.edu.sg
Linkedin:LinkedIn
Academic Year: 4
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Information Systems)
Major: Digital Business Solutioning

Why Virtual TSM?

* What motivates you to join TSM?
TSM is a unique module that brings learning outside of classroom. I was drawn to TSM for having the opportunity to travel abroad, hands-on entrepreneurship and networking with founders in many industries. Though now virtual, I am confident the learning outcomes would still be fulfilling and I might even interact with more founders globally! TSM is a great platform to learn entrepreneurship beyond Singapore. I am motivated to join TSM to meet like-minded peers as well.

* Where would you like to visit virtually?
US, Israel, China, Indonesia, India

Starting a business

* What types of business interest you?
Coming from a finance background, I am interested in fintech and to integrate my finance knowledge with my technical expertise. I see a lot of developments in Fintech such as detecting frauds, facilitating payments and it represented a lot of opportunities in second/third tier cities. I am particularly curious how we can innovate Fintech to serve the unbanked and structuring credit microloans to aspiring startups. I aspire to be an entrepreneur in the fintech industry.

* What plan do you have in starting a business? (list existing business)
I have participated in the annual SMU PAK Challenge in 2018 with my friend and was in the top 11 among the 100+ teams. We pitched the idea weWander - a social travel itinerary platform that allows you to build on customised itineraries. Being entrepreneurial, I do freelance piano tutoring to kids and adults where I customise their learning curriculum based on their music preferences and age.

Past Experiences💼

INTERNSHIPS
1. Amazon Web Services (APJ Startup Business Developer)
2. Facebook Above and Beyond Apprenticeship
3. NTUC Income (Elasticsearch Applications Developer)
4. Singapore Management University (Backend Developer - Project Sa'bai)
5. Iota Medtech (Project Management & Web Developer)

PROJECTS
1. AWS Cloud Experience (ACE): The AWS Cloud Experience (ACE) is a bootcamp spanning 8 weeks, and provides young talent with a head start on a career with Amazon Web Services.
2. Project Sa'bai: joint overseas community service programme between SMU SIS students and NUS Medicine students. Collaborative effort to bring free healthcare to villages in Cambodia
3. Green@NP: estate management app for Ngee Ann Polytechnic. Crowdsourcing app to find defects around the campus. Anyone can snap a photo of defects around the campus and notify estate management of the defect.
4. Learning@NP: an introductory iPhone app for freshmen in Ngee Ann Polytechnic to smoothen students’ transition. App showcases CCAs, school curriculum and activities for freshmen.
HACKATHONS & OTHERS
1. NUS-NUHS-MIT AI Datathon Jul 2018 - Finalists
2. National Healthtech Challenge Jul 2018 - Finalists
3. PAK Challenge May 2018 - Finalists
4. Parks of the Future Hackathon Apr 2018 - 2nd Runner Up
5. SiPi Innovation Challenge Trophy Oct 2014 - 2nd Runner Up
6. Overseas Innovation Challenge Jul 2013 - Winner
7. Ideawerkz Innovation Challenge Jan 2012 - Winner

I have experience and proven applied practice to various technologies during my internships and projects. Also, I have the soft skills - interpersonal skills to communicate and pitch ideas. I believe I have these transferable skillsets to maximise my learning in TSM.

What keeps you ticking?

I am passionate about technologies and how dynamic they are. I am currently very interested in demystifying Cloud technologies and will be taking AWS Solutions Architect certification in December. Wish me luck! :)