Yusming Gunawan Go
Course: Bachelor of Computer Science, 1999
Nationality: Indonesian
Current role: IT Manager, DB Schenker (Singapore)
Why did you choose Monash?
I studied at Monash Clayton Campus in Australia. I chose Monash University because its Bachelor of Computer Science degree is recognised worldwide and highly sought-after by leading IT companies.
Did you participate in any student activities or opportunities?
I was actively involved in the Monash Badminton Club. I was also awarded a lifetime membership to the Golden Key National Honour Society.
How has your degree and learning at Monash contributed to your work and where you are today?
Monash University’s Bachelor of Computer Science degree equipped me with essential and critical skills such as technical and analytical skills as well as self-study and problem-solving abilities that are extremely relevant to the IT industry. Those skills enable me to dynamically develop and evolve myself into a better IT professional who is capable of adapting easily to the ever-changing business environment and technologies.
What did you enjoy most about your student life at Monash?
I loved the learning environment and experience at Monash. Lecturers and tutors at Monash were friendly, knowledgeable and passionate in teaching their subjects. That motivated me to strive to do my best in every module I took during my time at Monash. I frequented the libraries and DEC/Alpha stations labs often to complete my tutorials and lab works early so that I would have time to explore other stuff. On top of these, I also had the opportunity to make new friends from other countries and Australia.
How did you adapt to life at Monash as an international student?
To adapt to life on campus, I stayed at one of Monash Clayton campus student residences throughout my entire time at Monash and made friends with Australians and other international students. I learnt to accept different cultures from these people, shared and exchanged ideas and information with them. Being an international student also demanded me to be more independent, self-managed and self-disciplined.
How did you find the support network at Monash Australia? Do you have advice for international students?
The student support network at Monash was excellent. By making new friends, I was able to find other Indonesian students and formed study groups. This study group was not just instrumental in helping us to excel academically but also brought us closer as friends. To Indonesian students intending to study at Monash, Monash has got all it takes to nurture and equip you with necessary skills that are very important in the growth and development of your future career.
What are your career goals?
My goal is to integrate IT with business in whichever company I am working with whose core business is non-IT related. By empowering businesses with relevant and current IT technologies, we would be able to yield vast improvement in business processes, productivity, time and cost savings, and profitability.
What is your advice to current Monash Malaysia students?
My advice to current Monash students is to enjoy your learning journey and make full use of what Monash has got to offer, be it lecturers, tutors, libraries or labs. Your learning experience should not just stop at Monash, it should be extended beyond Monash. By making learning your lifelong journey, it would help you to succeed in your future career, realise your dream or goal, and adapt to the changing dynamics in the industry. Never stop learning.