1920T2 NewYorkCity/Participant Information/Loh Fuxing
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About Fuxing Loh
SMU email: fuxing.loh.2017@sis.smu.edu.sg
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/fuxing/
Academic Year: 3
Degree: Information Systems
Major: Software Development
Random fact: Writing is one of my hobby
Applying for Subsidy: Yes
Why TSM New York City?
American has been at the forefront of innovative technology for a few decades. There is something about the USA, whether there is a secret formula or maybe its policies. New York, next to Silicon Valley, has been the cities that bred the successful startups that we have seen in the news. My exposure to the tech scene in the USA has only been articles that I have read or stories I heard. I think being there to experience it myself is something I ought to do.
Starting a Business?
At this stage of my life, I am still considering whether to drive into an early-stage startup or start another business. There are several advantages in an early-stage startup; you get the thrill of a startup, but none of the attached stress (fundraising, hiring, lack of a life). If I were to start a business, HR is something that I have been eyeing for a few years; I see a possible vacuum of innovation in this space.
Experiences
Work
- Software Engineer @ Dev Agency, Self-employed
- Software Engineer Intern @ Quantum Inventions (Geo Spatial Startup, they exited)
Fun
- 1st in Junior Defender Camp (NTU) [2017]
- 1st in Singapore Geospatial Challenge (SLA, Distinction Award) [2014]
- 1st in Windows 8 App Competition Winner (Microsoft, Lenovo) [2014]
- Green Wave Competition Merit Award, 2nd Runner Up (Semborp) [2013]
- Winner of Clean & Green Hackathon, Category Award (NEA, Samsung) [2013]
What keeps me ticking
If I were to summarize the philosophy that I subscribed to, these two idea/quotes will best describe it.
- Your best work is an hour away, and your worst work was a month ago.
- What you are saying and planning to do are just simply words coming out of your mouth. Results can only be seen after you do it, and some results will only materialize years later.
