TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION SYSTEM

Technology and Information Systems is basically a subject where we learn all the fundamentals and basics of computer hardware, the different types of software. and many more. I have studied this similar subject back in my foundation days so it is quite simple for me. However, this subject has its challenges as well regarding the assignments. It has taught me to think more critically and plan my time accordingly as the assignments are quite heavy with the time given. Overall, I feel that this subject is essential for any student to take and I have no regrets taking it.

1.What is your goal/dream with regards to your course/program?

My personal goal from this course/program is to be a successful Data Scientist in the tech industry who is well versed in solving real world problems and help companies solve major and ambiguous problems. I believe that this subject, Technology & Information System will be able to equip me with the right skills and knowledge before graduating in the future. I am keen to explore more in the tech industry and would love to expand my network and make new connections along the way.

2.How does this design thinking impact on your goal/dream with regards to your program?

This design thinking project had taught me to be more proactive and more vocal in a group conversation by effectively offering input and recommendations on how the project should be done and finished. Furthermore, this process has taught me how to be more strategic and systematic in planning a very thorough solution for a high-risk problem. By following the design thinking process, I am able to know what the users want and come up with solutions that can be implemented into a prototype. Thus, I think that this design thinking project can definitely have a positive impact on my goal in becoming a successful Data Scientist and it can help develop myself in becoming a more knowledgeable person in the tech industry after I graduate.

3.What is the action/improvement/plan necessary for you to improve your potential in the industry?

Some of the necessary actions or improvements that I should do to improve my potential in the industry is to improve my soft skills overall. There is no point in being a smart person but is unable to present the idea to an audience of many. Hence, grooming my personality as well as my soft skills, are important to build a successful portfolio. Other than that, I can become more useful and competent in the industry by improving my technical skills. This includes things such as mastering a certain programming language and not learning many programming languages. It is always better to be a master at something than being mediocre at everything. Therefore, technical skills such as that is another skill that I should polish in order to be more successful in the industry. As a conclusion, there are many things for me to improve and learn, and I believe this course will help me in realizing my dreams and aspirations.

We feel that the industrial talk about the IR4.0 brought many new insights and information for us students. Artificial Intelligence could bring many benefits for our society and 5G can provide the best internet excess experience to the user by delivering a much higher degree of flexibility. With the implementation of IR4.0, newer and more interesting jobs could be brought in the future that can improve the quality of life such as jobs related to analytics, AI, Virtual Reality (VR) and mobile payments. There are a plethora of things to look forward to in the future regarding IR4.0 and how it can be implemented in our country. Malaysia has embraced the past and present of the Industrial Revolution is certainly ready for the future.

My personal goal from this course is to be a successful Data Scientist in the tech industry who is well versed in solving real world problems and help companies solve major and ambiguous problems. I believe from this talk, I will be able to equip myself with the right skills and knowledge in project management before graduating in the future. Furthermore, I should be am keen to explore more in the tech industry and would love to expand my network and make new connections along the way.

Overall this sharing session has given us a brief overview of the challenges we may face after graduation in trying to get hired for a job. The speakers had given us many tips in order to succeed and the importance of being proactive in activities and doing tasks. This talk has also motivated us to do well in our studies as it may lead us to a brighter future. However, some weaknesses of the talk are that the talk was held for only a short period of time as we could have asked many more important questions regarding how our future could be shaped after graduating. But, alas, the strengths of this talk heavily outweigh the weaknesses and it has cleared many of our doubts and worries after graduating. This talk really motivated us to keep doing what we are doing and to not give up.