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| − | ==<font face="Segoe UI" size=6 color=#336699>about wen liang</font>== | + | ==<font face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Segoe UI" size=6 color=#336699>about wen liang</font>== |
'''Name''': Goh Wen Liang<br> | '''Name''': Goh Wen Liang<br> | ||
'''SMU email''': wlgoh.2020@scis.smu.edu.sg <br> | '''SMU email''': wlgoh.2020@scis.smu.edu.sg <br> | ||
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'''Academic Year''': Year 2 (2021-22)<br> | '''Academic Year''': Year 2 (2021-22)<br> | ||
'''Degree''': BSc Computer Science (Cybersecurity Track) - 2nd Major in Tech for Biz Solns (Digitalization and Cloud Solutions Track) | '''Degree''': BSc Computer Science (Cybersecurity Track) - 2nd Major in Tech for Biz Solns (Digitalization and Cloud Solutions Track) | ||
| − | [[File:WenLiang Goh.png|thumb]] | + | [[File:WenLiang Goh.png|thumb|alt=Profile Pic|Picture of myself :)]] |
| − | ==<font face="Segoe UI" size=5 color=#336699>why virtual tsm?</font>== | + | ==<font face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Segoe UI" size=5 color=#336699>why virtual tsm?</font>== |
'''What motivates you to join TSM? <br> | '''What motivates you to join TSM? <br> | ||
| − | I would like to understand more about what it takes to start a company from real world examples and stories of both successes and failures. | + | I would like to understand more about what it takes to start a company from real world examples and stories of both successes and failures. I am also eager to see where a strong technical background could be helpful in the successes of starting a company. |
| − | + | I started my own unofficial startup at the age of 14 in 2013, running Minecraft game servers and creating a conducive environment for my peers and I to engage playing games. Over the three years of its existence, it had grown from a server with only a few players to one with over two thousand active players, recording a total of over fifty years of accumulated play time from all players combined. Although not much, it managed to obtain some revenue which was sufficient to pay for its upkeep. Unfortunately, due to the decline in popularity and my lack of experience at that point in time, I was unable to keep it running in a financially sustainable fashion, and thus I had to cease operations in 2016. | |
| − | I | + | During these three years of its operations, I was able to gain an insight on what it takes to not only run a small side business, but also people skills which were necessary to communicate and manage my own team of volunteers and moderators. Furthermore, it was important that I managed the day-to-day operations and picked up technical skills along the way, to scale up and ensure that the server remains available 24/7. |
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| + | Although it ultimately did not work out, it has made a lasting impact on how I view startups and had made me respect those in the trade. I would like to take this chance to learn more about what other challenges there are in technological entrepreneurship, and how it differs from traditional businesses. Being able to learn about what makes or breaks a startup would definitely be interesting as well. The opportunity for me to go on a study mission will allow me to better understand the startup culture in another country like Korea, and give me the ability for me to contrast it with what we have in Singapore. | ||
'''Where would you like to visit? <br> | '''Where would you like to visit? <br> | ||
| − | Interested in visiting technologically advanced countries, such as USA, Japan and South Korea. Through visiting these countries, I will be able to | + | I am Interested in visiting technologically advanced countries, such as USA, Japan and South Korea. |
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| + | Through visiting these countries, I will be able to widen my horizons and learn about how such startups and companies leverage their deep technological expertise to develop innovative solutions that solve new and challenging problems. | ||
| − | ==<font face="Segoe UI" size=5 color=#336699>starting a business...</font>== | + | ==<font face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Segoe UI" size=5 color=#336699>starting a business...</font>== |
'''What types of business interest you? <br> | '''What types of business interest you? <br> | ||
| − | I | + | Having had experience in the public sector internships and looking forward to embarking on one in the finance industry, I would like to be able to dive deeper into the startups of these industries. Besides that, I am personally keen in companies that develop innovative technology solutions that seeks to benefit the public good. |
'''What plans do you have in starting a business? <br> | '''What plans do you have in starting a business? <br> | ||
| − | Having started a small initiative during my secondary school hosting Minecraft servers, I have explored what it takes to start a small informal | + | Having started a small initiative during my secondary school hosting Minecraft servers, I have explored what it takes to start a small informal startup. I currently do not have any active plans for a startup, but I desire to learn more about real companies so that I can be more equipped before exploring entrepreneurship in technology. |
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| + | '''Other thoughts <br> | ||
| + | Having taken CS206 Software Product Management, it had also given me an insight into what it takes to run a startup and sell a product by first having the right vision and idea in mind. I had been involved in the ideation and development of a software solution, roboCAPTCHA, which aims to be able to block robocalls with complete accuracy through new and innovative means. | ||
| − | + | At the end of the project, I was able to present my project to experts in the startup scene including guests from SMU IIE. Their inputs gave me invaluable insights on how to better deliver a compelling pitch presentation, and bettered my understanding of the various support provided to new companies. | |
| − | ==<font face="Segoe UI" size=5 color=#336699>past experiences</font>== | + | ==<font face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Segoe UI" size=5 color=#336699>past experiences</font>== |
| − | ''' | + | '''Initiatives: <br> |
| − | * Xeal Gaming Network (2013-2016) | + | * [https://xeal.wlgoh.com/ Xeal Gaming Network] (June 2013 - September 2016) |
| + | Ran a game server network with over 2000 active players at one point, becoming the largest Minecraft server network in Asia. Developed server plugin software and ran the necessary technology infrastructure on premises, while maintaining cohesion and harmony among the playerbase. | ||
'''Internships: <br> | '''Internships: <br> | ||
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* University of Waikato, New Zealand (2017), Ransomware Analyst Intern | * University of Waikato, New Zealand (2017), Ransomware Analyst Intern | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Relevant Work Experience: <br> |
* Teaching Assistant, CS204 Interconnection of Cyber-Physical Systems | * Teaching Assistant, CS204 Interconnection of Cyber-Physical Systems | ||
* Teaching Assistant, CS102 Programming Fundamentals II | * Teaching Assistant, CS102 Programming Fundamentals II | ||
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'''Awards / Competitions:<br> | '''Awards / Competitions:<br> | ||
| + | * 1st Place, Pythonic by Heicoders Academy | ||
| + | * 5th Place, SUTD iTrust CISS-OL 2021 (with SMU Whitehats) | ||
| + | * GovTech Stack the Flags CTF | ||
| + | * GovTech Codefiesta Hackathon 2021 | ||
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* SMU-X Credit Suisse, Outstanding Project Award | * SMU-X Credit Suisse, Outstanding Project Award | ||
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* Dean's List AY2020-21 | * Dean's List AY2020-21 | ||
* SMU Merit Scholarship Award | * SMU Merit Scholarship Award | ||
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| + | ==<font face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Segoe UI" size=5 color=#336699>what keeps me ticking</font>== | ||
| + | The satisfaction of trying to make a positive difference in today's world - through technology. | ||
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about wen liang
Name: Goh Wen Liang
SMU email: wlgoh.2020@scis.smu.edu.sg
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wenlianggoh/
Academic Year: Year 2 (2021-22)
Degree: BSc Computer Science (Cybersecurity Track) - 2nd Major in Tech for Biz Solns (Digitalization and Cloud Solutions Track)
why virtual tsm?
What motivates you to join TSM?
I would like to understand more about what it takes to start a company from real world examples and stories of both successes and failures. I am also eager to see where a strong technical background could be helpful in the successes of starting a company.
I started my own unofficial startup at the age of 14 in 2013, running Minecraft game servers and creating a conducive environment for my peers and I to engage playing games. Over the three years of its existence, it had grown from a server with only a few players to one with over two thousand active players, recording a total of over fifty years of accumulated play time from all players combined. Although not much, it managed to obtain some revenue which was sufficient to pay for its upkeep. Unfortunately, due to the decline in popularity and my lack of experience at that point in time, I was unable to keep it running in a financially sustainable fashion, and thus I had to cease operations in 2016.
During these three years of its operations, I was able to gain an insight on what it takes to not only run a small side business, but also people skills which were necessary to communicate and manage my own team of volunteers and moderators. Furthermore, it was important that I managed the day-to-day operations and picked up technical skills along the way, to scale up and ensure that the server remains available 24/7.
Although it ultimately did not work out, it has made a lasting impact on how I view startups and had made me respect those in the trade. I would like to take this chance to learn more about what other challenges there are in technological entrepreneurship, and how it differs from traditional businesses. Being able to learn about what makes or breaks a startup would definitely be interesting as well. The opportunity for me to go on a study mission will allow me to better understand the startup culture in another country like Korea, and give me the ability for me to contrast it with what we have in Singapore.
Where would you like to visit?
I am Interested in visiting technologically advanced countries, such as USA, Japan and South Korea.
Through visiting these countries, I will be able to widen my horizons and learn about how such startups and companies leverage their deep technological expertise to develop innovative solutions that solve new and challenging problems.
starting a business...
What types of business interest you?
Having had experience in the public sector internships and looking forward to embarking on one in the finance industry, I would like to be able to dive deeper into the startups of these industries. Besides that, I am personally keen in companies that develop innovative technology solutions that seeks to benefit the public good.
What plans do you have in starting a business?
Having started a small initiative during my secondary school hosting Minecraft servers, I have explored what it takes to start a small informal startup. I currently do not have any active plans for a startup, but I desire to learn more about real companies so that I can be more equipped before exploring entrepreneurship in technology.
Other thoughts
Having taken CS206 Software Product Management, it had also given me an insight into what it takes to run a startup and sell a product by first having the right vision and idea in mind. I had been involved in the ideation and development of a software solution, roboCAPTCHA, which aims to be able to block robocalls with complete accuracy through new and innovative means.
At the end of the project, I was able to present my project to experts in the startup scene including guests from SMU IIE. Their inputs gave me invaluable insights on how to better deliver a compelling pitch presentation, and bettered my understanding of the various support provided to new companies.
past experiences
Initiatives:
- Xeal Gaming Network (June 2013 - September 2016)
Ran a game server network with over 2000 active players at one point, becoming the largest Minecraft server network in Asia. Developed server plugin software and ran the necessary technology infrastructure on premises, while maintaining cohesion and harmony among the playerbase.
Internships:
- Quantedge Capital (Summer 2022), Incoming Software Engineering Intern
- Singapore Management University (2022T2), Blockchain Research Internship (under Professor Don TA)
- GovTech Singapore (Summer 2021), Application Security Intern
- Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (2017), Malware Analyst Intern
- University of Waikato, New Zealand (2017), Ransomware Analyst Intern
Relevant Work Experience:
- Teaching Assistant, CS204 Interconnection of Cyber-Physical Systems
- Teaching Assistant, CS102 Programming Fundamentals II
- Computer Lab Assistant, Nanyang Polytechnic
CCA:
- Incoming President (2022-23), SCIS ACE Committee
- Honorary General Secretary (2022), SMU Ellipsis
- Technology Executive (2021), SMU Ellipsis
- Technology Director (2021-22), SMU Whitehat Society
Events / Volunteering:
- Volunteer, Project Hai Khun 1
- Instructor, Ellipsis Java Programming Workshop
- Instructor, Ellipsis C Workshop 2021
- Mentor, Coder's Assembly
Awards / Competitions:
- 1st Place, Pythonic by Heicoders Academy
- 5th Place, SUTD iTrust CISS-OL 2021 (with SMU Whitehats)
- GovTech Stack the Flags CTF
- GovTech Codefiesta Hackathon 2021
- SMU-X Credit Suisse, Outstanding Project Award
- Dean's List AY2020-21
- SMU Merit Scholarship Award
what keeps me ticking
The satisfaction of trying to make a positive difference in today's world - through technology.
