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Alumnus With International Careers Who Are Keen to Give Back to Bangkit

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A story of Dery Sudrajat, Bangkit 2021 Distinction Graduate from Software Engineering, Telkom University Purwokerto, and Bangkit 2024 Batch 1 Instructor Many aspire to work in an international company. However, achieving this goal requires significant effort. Dery Sudrajat (25) demonstrated that numerous steps are involved in securing a position at a multinational company like the International Bank of Korea. Dery—that’s what he’s called—has prepared for his promising future since a very young age. In high school, he started commuting to Jakarta from Cirebon to obtain a better learning ecosystem. He was motivated by the lack of a supportive programmer ecosystem in Cirebon. He also saw a good benchmark of the Android Developer ecosystem in Jakarta through Google Developer Group (GDG) Jakarta. Besides getting involved in the developer community, Dery shaped his readiness by joining Bangkit. As a result, he was ready to embark on his international career as an Android Engineer at the Indu
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My Interest in Robotics Led to a Career in AI Engineering

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A Story of Novebri Tito Ramadhani, Bangkit 2023 Batch 2 Graduate from Mechatronic Engineering, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta Only a few people can succeed in a field they have been passionate about since childhood. Novebri Tito Ramadhani (22) is one of them. His early interest in robotics has led him to a career in a closely related field. Tito—that’s what he’s called—has been enthusiastic about robotics since middle school. His passion for robotics grew more robust and led him to study in Bangkit. His Bangkit’s learning experience earned him many, from being ready to compete in robotics competitions to receiving a full-time AI-related job offer from a state-owned enterprise. Curious about Tito’s journey? Let’s check out the full story below! Tito’s Teenage Years Were Characterized by a Love of Robotics In 2002, Tito was born into a family that prioritized education. His parents instilled in him the belief that no matter how knowledgeable someone is, continuous learning is essential fo
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Bangkit’s Learning Environment Motivated Me to Achieve More

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A Story of I Komang Pranadita Kusuma Jaya, Bangkit 2022 Graduate from Information System, Universitas Brawijaya Many things can drive us to push our learning limits, but for I Komang Pranadita Kusuma Jaya (23), Bangkit's learning environment provides unmatched encouragement for him to thrive. Far before achieving many after Bangkit, Prana—that’s what he’s called—was just a young man who frequently observed his father use AutoCAD at work. Since that moment, Prana’s curiosity has grown stronger, leading him to study Information Systems at university, join Bangkit, and land a job in a multinational tech company from the United States. How has Prana transformed himself into someone keen to achieve more? Let’s read his story! Prepared for a Promising Career Since College Prana was born and raised in Denpasar as the youngest of three. Born to a father who worked as a contractor, he spent time seeing his father tinkering with AutoCAD most of the time. Little Prana thought that it would be
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Nothing Good Comes Easy: Bernadetta’s Inspiring Story

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A Story of Bernadetta Sri Endah, Bangkit 2022 Graduate from Informatics Engineering, Universitas Dian Nuswantoro According to the Global Gender Gap Report of 2023, only 30% of women worldwide are currently employed in the AI sector. Bernadetta Sri Endah (23) is one of them. Before succeeding as an AI Engineer, this girl from Semarang had to endure many ups and downs, like switching her college major and caring for her eight-year-old little brother. However, Detta—that’s what she’s called—realized that to achieve her dream, she had to work hard. Therefore, she committed to becoming an AI Engineer by learning in Bangkit. How was Detta’s journey before making her dream come true? Let’s read more! Aspired to Study Petroleum Engineering, Ended Up As a Tech Student Born and raised in Semarang, Central Java, Detta is the second of four children of a retired businessman father and a mother who is a housewife. As the older sibling, she had to juggle caring for one of her younger brothers and he
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Going through the Ups and Downs Before Becoming a Software Engineer

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A story of Farhan Rivaldy, Bangkit 2023 Batch 2 Graduate from Informatics Engineering, Universitas Mulia Sometimes, things don’t always go as planned. However, that doesn’t mean we can’t get where we want to be. Everything will work out if we persevere and believe that the alternative plan will lead to success. Farhan Rivaldy (22) understands this well. Farhan—that’s what he’s called—once dreamed about following his father’s footsteps: To become a police officer. Unfortunately, a traffic accident extinguished his hopes. The surgical scar on his leg made him ineligible for the police academy. However, Farhan refused to give up. He was convinced that the future held many more possibilities for him. That belief helped him to rise and encouraged him to become a successful digital talent today. Curious about Farhan’s journey to finding his true calling? Let’s dive deep into his story! An Unexpected Accident that Changed Farhan’s Life In 2002, Farhan was born in Tanjung Selor, North Kalimant
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Emissions Awareness Is the Foundation of Environmental Protection

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A Story of Eco-Route, One of the Top 20 Product-Based Capstone Projects in Bangkit 2023 Batch 1 In 2023, Remotivi surveyed 1097 urban and rural residents in Indonesia. The results indicated that 63% of respondents didn’t perceive the climate crisis as dangerous. In reality, the climate crisis can have significant threats, including heavy rainfall, extended droughts, and strong storms. The survey revealed that Indonesians' awareness of the climate crisis remains relatively low. Eco-Route, a Bangkit 2023 Batch 1 Incubation Program participant, wants to help people understand more about emissions. This is important considering the contribution of vehicle emissions to the climate crisis. Are you curious how Eco-Route created an app to increase people’s awareness about emissions, earning them a spot in the Bangkit Incubation Program? Let’s explore their journey! Tech Innovation Securing Incubation Funding Eco-Route is a team of six core members. They are students from diverse universiti
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Don’t Let Fear Stop You From Chasing Your Dreams

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A story of Fitroh Izatul Malkiyah, Bangkit 2023 Batch 2 Graduate from Informatics, Universitas Amikom Purwokerto It’s not a given that everyone can easily continue their studies at university. Fitroh Izatul Malkiyah (23), a young woman from Kabupaten Tegal, once faced difficulties pursuing higher education. Her family’s financial instability made it challenging for Fitroh—that’s what she’s called—to continue her education. “I don't want you to get your hopes up too much about going to college. I might not be able to afford it all the way through," Fitroh’s mom once said. However, Fitroh’s remained optimistic about going to college. She refused to let her family’s financial difficulties hinder her from her goals. After remaining hopeful, her perseverance paid off when she was granted a government scholarship. Finally, Fitroh’s college life began, and so did her Bangkit journey. What was the process that led Fitroh to become a successful tech talent? Let’s dive deeper into her i
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