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A Story of Calorify, One of the Top 20 Product-Based Capstone Projects in Bangkit 2023 Batch 1 Maintaining a healthy lifestyle often takes a backseat in a world dominated by the hustle and bustle of modern life. Amidst this chaos, a beacon of change has emerged – Calorify, an application designed to revolutionize how we approach health and well-being. Imagine an app that assesses your personal needs and employs cutting-edge AI to classify the calories in your food simply by analyzing a photo—no wonder the innovation created by six Indonesian students deserved 140 million incubation funds from Google and Dikti. How was Calorify's journey in developing the application? Let’s read the story! An Application Empowering Healthier Lives in Indonesia Calorify is not just an app; it's a mission made by six visionary students from top Indonesian universities: Melati Eka Putri from Universitas Indonesia, Farhah Farida Millah from Universitas Brawijaya, Fanny Limin and Lingga Rohadyan from...

A Story of Azzar Rizky, Bangkit 2023 Batch 2 Cohort from Informatics Engineering, Universitas Multi Data Palembang “A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials.” - Seneca What’s the meaning of hardship in life? To answer this existential question, you may say that hardship will transform us into resilient people. Azzar Rizky (20) had experienced this. The young man already understood that life’s obstacles are inevitable because of the difficulties his family faced since he was a kid. Navigating through ups and downs in life, Azzar realized that life’s challenges exist to teach him how to bounce back from the lowest moment of his life. He knew he was stronger than he thought and would leverage his resilience to build a successful career in the tech industry. Growing Up in Difficult Condition Shaped Azzar’s Resilience Azzar was born into a heartwarming yet humble family. Sometimes, the storms hit his family and prompted him to weather it. However, the dy...

A Story of Sang Bintang Putera Alam, Bangkit 2022 Graduate from Information Technology, Politeknik Negeri Jember There are endless ways to lend a helping hand, from volunteering in any social activities to utilizing technology to make a more significant impact. Sang Bintang Putera Alam (22) prefers to help others by doing the second. With his peers in Bangkit 2022, Bintang wanted to improve the lives of people with hearing impairment. Therefore, he created Tedi, an application that provides accessibility for people with disabilities. Bintang believes that the best humans are those who are helpful to others. Hence, to be this kind of human, Bintang embarked on his journey in Bangkit to help others by leveraging his tech skills. Being Encouraged to Be a Helpful Person Since Childhood Born as the eldest of two siblings, Bintang was raised in Jember. His father is an art worker, while his mother works as a tailor. As supportive parents, Bintang’s mom and dad never gave him the burden of be...

A Story of Davin Darmalaksana Bhagaspati, Bangkit 2021 Graduate from Electrical Engineering, Universitas Padjadjaran Do you believe that success starts from small steps? Davin Darmalaksana Bhagaspati strongly believes in this fact. Starting from a curiosity about tech, he paved the way for Machine Learning and became a Data Scientist at Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI). For Davin, success isn’t just about final achievements but also the process that shapes it. This Bangkit Academy 2021 graduate shared his success story, highlighting that success is an accumulation of numerous steps and hard work. Seeing Bangkit as an Open Door to Many Opportunities Born and raised in Jakarta, Davin is the second of three siblings. His family has always held high hopes for him, aiming for a positive contribution to society. Studying Electrical Engineering at Universitas Padjadjaran (Unpad), Davin discovered his passion for technology early on. Shortly after that, he stumbled upon Bangkit through an advertise...

A Story of Muhamad Fardal Akter Min Gali, Bangkit 2023 Batch 1 Graduate from Informatics Engineering, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta “In a word, I was a pioneer and therefore had to blaze my own trail,” remarked Major Taylor story, one of America’s finest cyclists in history. Interestingly, that same spirit resonated within Fardal. Muhamad Fardal Akter Min Gali, known as Fardal, is a senior Informatics Engineering student at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. He works as an Android Intern at Nusantara Beta Studio (NBS). Before landing his Android job, Fardal embarked on a journey in Bangkit. For more than 900 hours of learning, Fardal drilled himself into the Mobile Development (Android) path. How was Fardal’s struggle in paving his way to his desired career? Let’s delve into the story! A Man Who Passionates About Android Since the Beginning Born in Cianjur and growing up in Tangerang, Fardal found his passion for tech through video games. His fascination with tech started from tinkerin...

A Story of Eduardo Imanuel Bastian, Bangkit 2023 Batch 1 Graduate from Aerospace Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung “Until you spread your wings, you’ll have no idea how far you can fly.” Napoleon Bonaparte, French Emperor Anyone can pursue a career in technology, regardless of their educational qualifications. This fact became the foundation of Eduardo Imanuel Bastian (22) in working towards his future career. Eduardo aspired to be a digital talent. Studying Aerospace Engineering didn’t hinder him from chasing his IT dream. In fact, Eduardo’s major made him familiar with the technology itself. In the middle of his journey, he got acquainted with Bangkit, which gave him a transformative experience. How did it go? Let’s unravel the story of Eduardo’s relentless pursuit of his dream! From Aerospace Engineering to Machine Learning Born and raised in Purwokerto, Central Java, Eduardo was born to a humble family, where his father worked as a salesman, and his mother was a housewife. As...

A story of Alexius Adhitya Khrisnatama, Bangkit 2021 Graduate from Computer Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada Working at Google has been the dream of Alexius Adhitya Khrisnatama (23). The man born in Madiun paved the way for this ultimate goal. He embarked on his journey by pursuing higher education at Universitas Gadjah Mada, then continued his voyage by joining Bangkit 2021. His transformative quest in Bangkit brought him into the corridors of innovation and expertise. After over 900 hours of learning Cloud Computing in Bangkit, Alex’s dream finally came true. How was Alex’s journey before he officially became part of Google? Let’s explore further! Being Fascinated by the Problem-Solving Since he was a child, Alexius has been living a nomadic life. He spent his childhood in various cities, such as Samarinda, Banjarmasin, Yogyakarta, and Sidoarjo, before eventually anchoring for work in Jakarta. His father is retired from a private company, and his mother is a housewife. Alex’s paren...

A Story of Bagus Angkasawan Sumantri Putra, Bangkit 2023 Batch 2 Cohort from Informatics Engineering, Universitas Pramita Indonesia To ignite the transformation process, we must take on difficult challenges that require steadfast determination. The obstacles we face during the journey can be our catalyst for profound change. Bagus Angkasawan Sumantri Putra (21) fully understands this. Aspiring to be successful, Bagus realized that he had to transform himself and work twice as hard to reach his dream because of his underprivileged background―he is a motorcycle ride-hailing driver or an ojek online. The path he had to take wasn’t an easy one, but he chose not to give up. He believes that a beautiful destination awaits at the end. Bagus’ Determination to Succeed Born into a modest family, Bagus understands the meaning of hard work. His parent’s small grocery store at home gave life to his family and paid for his school and other necessities. His parents' economic constraints fueled hi...

A Story of Muhammad Faisal Nugroho, Bangkit 2023 Batch 1 Graduate from Informatics Engineering, Universitas Muhammadiyah Bandung In the bustling streets of Bogor, the story of Muhammad Faisal Nugroho's (21) story took root—a tale of a young visionary who, despite the absence of privilege, dared to dream in pixels and code. As the eldest son in a family burdened by financial constraints, Faisal's journey was a testament to the unwavering spirit that arises when determination meets opportunity. From the corridors of a modest home to the bustling online classrooms of Bangkit, Faisal's perseverance symbolized a personal triumph and the promise that education and technology hold for those willing to reach for the stars. This is the story of Faisal, whose commitment to his dream can rewrite the script of his future. The Endurance of Faisal’s Family Faisal was born in 2001 in Bekasi but raised in Bogor. He emerged as the eldest among four siblings. His father passed away in 2011, ...

A Story of Aditya Davin Pradana, a Software Engineer at Gojek, Bangkit 2021 Graduate In the bustling tech landscape of Indonesia, where dreams are nurtured by passion and hard work, the story of Aditya Davin Pradana stands out as a testament to the determination and the transformative power of education. Aditya, born and raised in Muara Enim, Sumatera Selatan, emerged from Bangkit, a career readiness program supported by Google, GoTo, and Traveloka that transformed him into a high-caliber digital talent. His endeavor to study in Bangkit didn’t only equip him with technical skills but also with the confidence to pursue his dreams. How was Aditya’s journey in Bangkit before becoming the tech talent he’d always dreamed of? Let’s delve into his story! From Gaming Enthusiast to Software Engineer Aditya, the first child in a family of two, hails from a background where his father is a dedicated employee of a state-owned enterprise, and his mother manages the household. Their aspirations for ...