Ten Say Art

Name: Ten Say Art
Nationality: Malaysia
Current Role:

Why did you decide to pursue Computer Science?

I have always been interested in technology in general, thus information technology or computer science has always piqued my interest. Additionally, I have also seen the trend of where the market and industry in this day an age is progressing towards which is the digital space, thus many more different jobs relating to IT will be opening up in the near future.

Has studying at Monash met your expectations so far?

Yes, many of the subjects I have taken have increased my knowledge and interest in this field o study. Additionally, I felt that the subjects offered do build me as a student more comprehensively in both technical and soft skills. My fellow peers and lecturers have all been very friendly and helpful to me in my time here.

What opportunities did you participate in while at Monash? E.g. conferences, study trips, volunteer programs, student exchange, etc.

I participated in the Buddy Program during one of the semester to help the new students in our school with getting to know more about the university and answer any questions they may have regarding the the university in general or our degree.

Did you have any industry exposure/placements while studying at Monash? If so, do you think it has made a difference for you in terms of career preparation?

I have participated in the Industry Based Learning (IBL) which was offered by my school and was allocated to work for our very own Monash Information Technology Services Department (ITS). We were tasked to handle a few projects which included revamping the student association websites as well as creating a new event bulletin board system just to name a few. As I was involved in the entire process of the projects as well as given the opportunity to help the department with other extra jobs around campus. I was able to learn from a lot of experienced professionals and was able to experience different fields of IT related jobs during my entire placement, which enabled me to narrow down what I wanted to pursue in after my studies.

What do you love most about your student life at Monash?

I would say the highlight of my student life would be the lecturers and staff which have guided me through my journey. Whether it’s the care they give in helping me in my subjects, answering any questions I may have or helping me plan out and recommend which subjects I should take to help me achieve my career goals and target. They are all very warm and friendly to help me through my student life in Monash.

What are your career goals, or your future plans?

Through the subjects I have taken and people I have met in my time in Monash, I have generated interest in the cybersecurity field. After graduation I hope to pursue a career in this field and excel in it as well as be able to gain more experience and knowledge through working.