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Amanda Rozi Kurnia (22) felt grateful for her supportive parents who let her select her career path. Moreover, Mathematics and data analytics absorbed her interest since Senior High School. When she entered university, it motivated her to be major in Informatics Engineering at Institut Sepuluh November to grasp the Data Scientist role. Although she had some preparations for that, there were unexpected moments that lessened her self-motivation to keep on track. To deal with the issue, Amanda decided herself as a Bangkit Cohort to boost her performance. Let's dive into the whole story until she gains TensorFlow certification! All About Data Scientist Role for Amanda Her interest in Mathematics and data analytics drove Amanda to perceive the Data Scientist role. However, there is a further impetus that influences her desire. Amanda thinks that data-related work would be a prospective thing. It also relates to her characteristics, who are detail-oriented in analyzing statistical matter

Ardiyanto Halim (22) has liked robotic things since his childhood. Therefore, it motivates him to take Electronic Engineering at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember. Microcontroller and IoT he studied in university were his favorite courses then. However, as the semesters he enjoyed reflected his passion, he realized that it couldn't be considered for his prospective future. There are a bunch of Electronic Engineering graduates out there. Ardi thinks, "How could I compete if my competence is only to this extent?" After contemplating, he discovered he needed to expand his Artificial Intelligence (AI) knowledge. Once he knew the Machine Learning path in Bangkit related to his upgrading skill, he took little consideration to participating there. Let's dive into his story until he gains TensorFlow certification! Ardi's Family Background Gave Him a New Perspective Coming from Pontianak, Ardi moved to Surabaya to pursue his passion for something he relies on for his fut

A Story of Muhammad Suhri Ainur Rifky, Bangkit 2022 Graduate from Information System, UPN “Veteran” Jawa Timur “It always seems impossible until it is done.” (Nelson Mandela, Former President of South Africa) Everyone has their measurement of what's possible and not—for most of us, taking higher education after high school seems to fall into the first. Yet, it didn't apply to Muhammad Suhri Ainur Rifky (22), who comes from a simple family. The financial condition of Suhri's family made it so hard for him to go to college after high school. Nevertheless, in Suhri's life, "impossible" is not something he believes in. In his mind, everything is possible as long as he tries hard enough to achieve it. Imitating his mother's exceptional spirit, Suhri is convinced that he can reach anything despite hardships in his life. Here is Suhri's story of pursuing his dream no matter what. Born to an Incredible Mother Suhri is the second of three children born to an in

A Story of I Putu Cahya Adi Ganesha, Bangkit 2022 Graduate from Informatics Engineering, Universitas Gunadarma Most of the time, we are determined to achieve something big to make people around us proud and get their recognition. Unfortunately, that kind of external motivation often last temporarily only -why? Simply because of the absence of self-driven factors. I Putu Cahya Adi Ganesha (22), believes in this & thinks that “the commitment to ourselves” lights up the spirit better than anything else. So, when Cahya found virtue in learning tech and knew that this field would be where his future belongs, he pledged his commitment to pursue all his dreams. Here is Cahya’s story about his independence in achieving his purposes. Heading to the World Where Educational Background & Institution are Not Mattered Born and raised in Karawang, Cahya has been intrigued by technology since childhood. Tinkering with a laptop was something that piqued his interest. Later while in high school,

A Story of Muchammad Rafli Riyana, Bangkit 2022 Graduate from Information System, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember Surabaya When we're young, we seem clueless about what the future will hold for us. Muchammad Rafli Riyana (22) felt the same when planning his future after graduating high school. By the time he needed to choose a major in college, he was baffled a lot, not knowing what was best for him. However, who would have thought that Rafli's decision to go to where his heart belongs finally led him to the right place? Here is Rafli's journey in finding his purpose with Bangkit. Looking for Something that "Sparks" His Interest Born in Bandung, Rafli was the second of four siblings raised by an exceptional single mother. He adores his mother so much because of her tenacity in raising four children alone. Working as an employee at a state-owned enterprise, Rafli's mother is a breadwinner to the family. His mother's struggle makes Rafli determined to be

A Story of Muhammad Randy Pratama, Bangkit 2022 Graduate from Informatics Engineering, Universitas Indraprasta PGRI “Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done.” (Louis D. Brandeis, American Lawyer) After high school graduation, most students are preoccupied with college admissions processes. Unfortunately, Muhammad Randy Pratama (25) was one of the few high school graduates who didn't have an opportunity to take higher education. Living in a modest family with only his aunt has forced him to extinguish his dream of attending university. However, Randy has something that few people have―tenacity―an indispensable part of his nature. Instead of questioning how unfair the world was to him, he declared that he would never give up on his future. He believed he would someday be someone he had always dreamed of, although not today. "Patience" Has Been Randy's Best Friend Since Childhood Born in 1997, Randy was the oldest of