College Experiences That Helped A Customer Experience Program Manager At Foodpanda Succeed
Suradis, a Program Manager in Customer Experience at Foodpanda, found their computer engineering undergraduate degree provided a foundation, but they proactively pursued "data mining and data science," taking relevant electives and online courses to enhance their skillset and become "more competitive in the career right after college." This proactive approach to skill development highlights the importance of aligning academic pursuits with career aspirations.
Data Analysis, Career Development, Technology, Project Management, Problem-Solving
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Suradis Seemakhupt
Program Manager, Customer Experience
Foodpanda
Chulalongkorn University; graduated in 2013.
No, but I am currently attending a full-time MBA program at UCLA.
Computer Science
Technology
Sales and Client Management
International Student, Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient
Video Highlights
1. Develop relevant skills during undergrad. Suradis initially studied Computer Engineering but found data science more interesting, leading them to take electives and online courses to improve their data skills.
2. Gain relevant experience outside of school. Suradis emphasizes the importance of supplementing academic learning with practical experience to enhance competitiveness.
3. Identify your interests early and pursue them. Suradis discovered their passion for data science during their undergraduate studies and actively sought opportunities to develop relevant skills, highlighting the importance of self-discovery and proactive learning
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
Sure. During my undergrad, I developed the relevant skills that would help me succeed in my career. I did my undergrad in Computer Engineering.
Back then, I could code, but I found data mining and data science much more interesting. So I improved my data skills with electives in data mining courses during my senior year.
I also took online courses to enhance relevant skills outside of school. Once you know this is the right pathway, you try to gain lots of relevant experience and learn from things outside of school to develop yourself. This will make you more competitive in your career right after college.