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[[2324T2_Silicon_Valley/Participant_Information/Tan_Wei_Jun,_Terris| Express Yourself]] | [[2324T2_Silicon_Valley/Participant_Information/Tan_Wei_Jun,_Terris| Express Yourself]] | ||
| − | ==<font face="Segoe Script" size=6 color=#336699>About | + | ==<font face="Segoe Script" size=6 color=#336699>About me</font> <font face="Courier" size=6 color=#336699>[~$ whoami]</font>== |
'''SMU email''': terris.tan.2022@scis.smu.edu.sg <br> | '''SMU email''': terris.tan.2022@scis.smu.edu.sg <br> | ||
'''Linkedin''': https://www.linkedin.com/in/terristan/<br> | '''Linkedin''': https://www.linkedin.com/in/terristan/<br> | ||
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==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#336699>Why Virtual TSM?</font>== | ==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#336699>Why Virtual TSM?</font>== | ||
===What motivates you to join TSM?=== | ===What motivates you to join TSM?=== | ||
| − | + | To work in a big tech firm, or boot my own startup! | |
::Visiting Silicon Valley has been a long-time bucket list of mine. | ::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. | |
| − | :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. | + | ::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?=== | ===Where would you like to visit?=== | ||
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==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#336699>Past Experiences (optional)</font>== | ==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#336699>Past Experiences (optional)</font>== | ||
| − | + | ===Internships:=== | |
| − | + | {| class="wikitable" | |
| − | + | !- scope="col" | Company | |
| + | ! scope="col" | Title | ||
| + | ! scope="col" | Year | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | ! style="text-align:center;padding: 5px 20px" | Usertip | ||
| + | | style="text-align:center;padding: 5px 20px" | Solution Engineering Intern | ||
| + | | style="text-align:center;padding: 5px 20px" | May '23 - Aug '23 | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | ! style="text-align:center;padding: 5px 20px" | GT Robot Technology | ||
| + | | style="text-align:center;padding: 5px 20px" | Junior Software Engineer | ||
| + | | style="text-align:center;padding: 5px 10px" | Mar '19 - Jun '19 | ||
| + | |} | ||
| − | + | ===Teaching/Extracurricular Experiences:=== | |
| − | + | {| class="wikitable" | |
| − | + | !- style="text-align:center;padding: 5px 20px" | Ellipsis Coder Assembly Mentor | |
| − | + | | style="text-align:center;padding: 5px 20px" | AY23/24 Semester 1 | |
| + | |- | ||
| + | ! style="text-align:center;padding: 5px 20px" | (TA) IS111 - Intro to Programming | ||
| + | | style="text-align:center;padding: 5px 10px" | Jan' 23 - Apr '23 | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | ! style="text-align:center;padding: 5px 20px" | (SMU-X) Stat-X by Rosie Ching | ||
| + | | style="text-align:center;padding: 5px 10px" | AY22/23 Semester 1 | ||
| + | |} | ||
| − | + | ===Hackathons:=== | |
| − | + | {| class="wikitable" | |
| − | + | !- style="text-align:center;padding: 5px 20px" | WiT Google Ignite 2023 Hackathon | |
| − | :: | + | | style="text-align:center;padding: 5px 20px" | (In-Progress) |
| − | + | |- | |
| − | :: | + | ! style="text-align:center;padding: 5px 20px" | Ellipsis Tech Series 2023 Hackathon |
| − | + | | style="text-align:center;padding: 5px 10px" | Most Creative Solution Award | |
| + | |- | ||
| + | ! style="text-align:center;padding: 5px 20px" | .Hack HEAP 2023 Hackathon | ||
| + | | style="text-align:center;padding: 5px 10px" | Top 10 Finalist | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | ! style="text-align:center;padding: 5px 20px" | Ellipsis Code#23 Hackathon | ||
| + | | style="text-align:center;padding: 5px 10px" | Best in Year 1 | ||
| + | |} | ||
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About me [~$ whoami]
SMU email: terris.tan.2022@scis.smu.edu.sg
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terristan/
Academic Year: Year 2 (2022)
Degree: BSc Information Systems (BA, DCS)
Why Virtual TSM?
What motivates you to join TSM?
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: Alphabet, Apple, Meta, Nvidia, Airbnb, Oracle, Salesforce
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 do not have plans of starting a business. However, having participated in various hackathons and having interned for a startup under the supervision of a few SMU alumni during my last internship, the vision of starting my own startup isn't so far off.
- I don't have any concrete business plans yet, but maybe one day an idea will come by for me to make one!
Past Experiences (optional)
Internships:
| Company | Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Usertip | Solution Engineering Intern | May '23 - Aug '23 |
| GT Robot Technology | Junior Software Engineer | Mar '19 - Jun '19 |
Teaching/Extracurricular Experiences:
| Ellipsis Coder Assembly Mentor | AY23/24 Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| (TA) IS111 - Intro to Programming | Jan' 23 - Apr '23 |
| (SMU-X) Stat-X by Rosie Ching | AY22/23 Semester 1 |
Hackathons:
| WiT Google Ignite 2023 Hackathon | (In-Progress) |
|---|---|
| Ellipsis Tech Series 2023 Hackathon | Most Creative Solution Award |
| .Hack HEAP 2023 Hackathon | Top 10 Finalist |
| Ellipsis Code#23 Hackathon | Best in Year 1 |
