Loh Yi Song, Rafael

About Loh Yi Song, Rafael

Name: Loh Yi Song, Rafael
Academic Year: 3
Degree: Information Systems Management
2nd Major: Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources
Interests: Ballroom Dancing, Jogging, Keeping Fit, Meeting New people from different cultures, Gaming, Singing
Past CCA: N/a
Current CCA: Ballare
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rafaelloh.song | facebook
Email Address: yisong.loh.2011@sis.smu.edu.sg | Email me
Contact No: +65 9838 9167

Why TSM South Korea?

• What motivates you to join TSM?

아녕 하새요! 저는 라파엘 이애요! Well, It's been sometime since I've converse in Korean, so this is probably the time to do so in actual practice! Just kidding! I've always been passionate in learning the culture of Korea, not due to Kpop of course, but due to strong roots Korean culture has. Heading there for TSM is akin to expanding my insights into a vast new country/market. Furthermore, Korea has been a major player in the IT market and therefore makes it a valuable and once in a life time opportunity to expand my insights.

Last but not least, for what I've learnt so far in SIS, be it IS101, AA or IDP, it would allow me to apply what I've learnt into actual situations by understanding the company's structure. Given the fact that Korea has vastly expanded with the use of technology, it would a great experience for me to learn on how they tackle their challenges with the use of technology.

• Why pick South Korea?

South Korea recently got a huge boost with the Hallyu (Korean Wave), however I believe that there is more to the country than the entertainment industry. Being one of Asian's Four Tigers and the only industrialised country picked by Goldman Sachs in the Next Eleven, I would love to get to see first-hand and visit the companies or chaebols that contributed to this robust economy and those the continue to be on the cutting edge of technology.

South Korea is also a country that has a rich history, going back all the way into BC years, which is amazing, compared to Singapore's meagre years. I would really like to visit historical sites and just simply soak in the culture and tradition that only time can nurture.

Internship Opportunites

• What types of internship opportunities interest you?

Positions as a business analyst or related to project management would be ideal, or an IT-related position where I can apply what we picked up in school.

• Any ideal firms (based in South Korea) that you wish to join?

YG Entertainment! Just kidding. I would love to join either Samsung or LG, they are key producers of a major consumer good everyone uses today - mobile phones. Particularly Samsung, they are currently one of the firms developing cutting edge mobile technology, it would be a huge privilege to get in on some of the action.

Another consideration would be the confectionary/hotels/theme park subsidiaries of Lotte Group. I believe that an insight into how IT aids in running the business would be an eye opener.

Starting Business

• What types of business interest you?
  

Media, retail, technological, gadgets related.

• What plan do you have in starting a business? (list existing business)
  

During my previous internship my boss threw out a lot of ideas for solutions that could possibly make lives of media professionals much easier either by integrating current existing platforms or moving away from legacy systems. I am still discussing which are the most feasible ideas with him before we move on to looking for a team to develop the solution.

Past Experiences

• Describe your past experience (entrepreneurship, or works in start ups etc)

Currently working in a start-up to develop a new advertising platform called Sqkii that we are developing as our FYP project.

In a Nutshell

I would really love the opportunity to go on TSM South Korea!

Finally, Credits

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