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Getting an inside look at working with startups
By SGInnovate
featuring Mr Kaneko Yoshiki
(NTU Third Year Student, College
of Science,
Mathematical Sciences (Statistics),
Participant of SGInnovate’s Summation Programme)
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Dear Students,
Are you looking for an internship?
While many of you may be exploring opportunities with corporates and MNCs, startups can also provide a valuable learning platform
you shouldn’t overlook.
In this week’s digest, we speak
with third-year Mathematical Sciences (Statistics) student Kaneko Yoshiki about his experience with SGInnovate’s
Summation programme, which matches candidates with emerging technology startups.
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Tell us about your apprenticeship
experience.
I did my apprenticeship at Allozymes, a
biotech startup focused on developing novel
enzymes via its proprietary platform technology. My apprenticeship at
Allozymes allowed me to pursue my interests in machine learning through
work with natural language processing, specifically in dealing with protein
sequences where we can gather insights into their activity levels, leading
to greater efficiency, novel interactions, and more.
By developing novel enzymes, we can
revolutionise the way complex natural products are manufactured, impacting
industries from cosmetics to food and environmental science.
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Kaneko is first from left.
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What was it like interning with a startup?
At Allozymes, I was given autonomy and
responsibility in my assigned work. This meant I had to pick things up
quickly and learn along the way – it is an exciting journey, because it
keeps you on your toes, and you’re always looking for something to learn so
you can improve and bring more value to your own work.
In addition, as there were multiple
projects running concurrently at Allozymes, it motivated me to pick up many
skills and level up as quickly as possible. The lean staffing structure
also encouraged a flatter hierarchy, which promoted communication and
collaboration. As a result, I interacted and worked with people outside of
the data team often and could easily see the impact my work could bring.
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 Kaneko is first from bottom left.
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What did you learn from being a part of the
Summation Programme?
During my time here, I have learned what
it means to be a part of a startup, where things
are fast-paced. Thanks to the autonomy I get at
work, I learned to build my own roadmap of what I can accomplish and
understand how I can pace myself through the process. Working in a startup like Allozymes also pushed me to keep an open mind to different possibilities
at work and has given me a wider perspective on the many different areas of
growth I can pursue.
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Any advice to students who are thinking about joining
the Summation Programme?
Don’t hesitate to jump into it and hit the
ground running. SGInnovate’s Summation programme
is an excellent platform to dive into projects that would otherwise be rare
and hard to come by. The opportunity to dive deep into hands-on emerging
technology projects means every day at work is different and exciting.
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Apply now or scan the QR code above to find out more
about SGInnovate’s
Summation programme.
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