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
Hobbies: Swimming, Piano, Learning new languages, Surfing
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💼
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.
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. Designed a RPA solution using UiPath to expedite invoice processing for PSA
2. 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.
3. Coordinated an oil trading data project to predict future price action from past price points using Python and R
4. 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
5. 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.
6. 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. Unilever FLL Hackathon Sep 2020 - Finalists
2. GCOO Challenge at UBS Jun 2019 - Participant
3. NUS-NUHS-MIT AI Datathon Jul 2018 - Finalists
4. National Healthtech Challenge Jul 2018 - Finalists
5. PAK Challenge May 2018 - Finalists
6. Parks of the Future Hackathon Apr 2018 - 2nd Runner Up
7. SiPi Innovation Challenge Trophy Oct 2014 - 2nd Runner Up
8. Overseas Innovation Challenge Jul 2013 - Winner
9. Ideawerkz Innovation Challenge Jan 2012 - Winner
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! :)
