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A Story of Thingkilia Finnatia Husin, Bangkit 2021 Graduate from Computer Science, Universitas Multi Data Palembang “Perseverance is the foundation of success” is a core value that Thingkilia Finnatia Husin (25) firmly upholds. The girl from Palembang, Southern Sumatra, was raised in a household with that guiding principle. Thingkilia is the third of four siblings. Her father is a dedicated entrepreneur in the local delicacy business, and her mother is a housewife. They instill in her a deep-rooted belief: "Effort always precedes results, and results are merely rewards for the labor put forth." This philosophy guided Thingkilia throughout her formative years, pushing her to excel academically and participate in numerous competitions. Her dedication to learning was evident, as she consistently ranked among the top students in her school. Discovering a Passion for Tech Early From an early age, Thingkilia contemplated her future, knowing that her passion lay in Mathematics and S...

A Story of Dzarr Al-Ghifari, Bangkit 2022 Graduate from Information Systems, Universitas Gunadarma Dzarr Al-Ghifari (25) is a young man born and raised in Kabupaten Bogor. Both of his parents are retired private sector employees. As the second of two siblings, Dzarr was raised believing that every action today lays the foundation for the future. Little did he know that his childhood curiosity would unexpectedly shape his career path. How was Dzarr's journey paving the way for his future career? Let’s read the whole story! Attended Social Sciences in High School Didn’t Stop Dzarr from Pursuing Tech Degree Dzarr’s fascination with computers started early. At home, an old Pentium computer became his playground. Initially, like many kids his age, he used it for gaming. However, playing games alone no longer satisfied his curiosity as time passed. His relentless exploration led him to stumble upon lines of code—complex and mysterious—but he felt intrigued instead of intimidated. Without...

The Story of Catatmak, a Bangkit 2023 Batch 2 Incubation Team Starting their journey from the Bangkit 2023 Batch 2 capstone project, Catatmak is making waves as a groundbreaking financial recording application from Banyumas, Central Java. This innovative platform is the brainchild of three Bangkit alums: Rayhan Rafiud Darojat (CEO), Muhammad Rifki (CTO), and Ni Putu Suci Paramita (Cloud Engineer). From a final project that significantly impacted their Bangkit graduation requirements, Catatmak has grown into a promising startup that redefines personal and business finance management. Catatmak Was Born From Rayhan’s Mother’s Nagging Rayhan, a graduate of STMIK Widya Utama, found inspiration for Catatmak in his struggles with managing money. Reflecting on his high school years, Rayhan often ran out of allowance too quickly, much to his mother's frustration, whom he lovingly calls “emak.” Despite her constant reminders, Rayhan struggled to adopt proper financial habits. This challenge ...

A Story of Saepulloh, Bangkit 2023 Batch 2 Graduate from Computer Engineering, Politeknik Pertanian Negeri Payakumbuh Everyone has dreams, but the path to success is rarely straightforward. Saepulloh (24) understands this well. Since he dreamed about becoming a tech talent, Saif—that’s what he’s called—knew that his path would be filled with ups and downs. The economic difficulty was his reason. However, Saif refused to give up. He knew his path to his dream would be challenging, but it was worth fighting for. Therefore, despite his limited resources, Saif was determined to succeed in Bangkit. Finally, he graduated and kicked off his career as an intern. Are you curious about Saif’s journey in Bangkit? Let’s read his full story! Living with His Farmer Elder Siblings Saif was raised in Bukittinggi, West Sumatera, the youngest of three. His father passed away when he was nine years old, leaving his mother to be the family’s breadwinner by selling fritters (gorengan). However, since child...

A Story of Muhammad Razan Fawwaz, Bangkit 2023 Batch 1 Graduate from Informatics, Universitas Syiah Kuala That Saturday afternoon, the clouds hung heavy, just as gloomy as Muhammad Razan Fawwaz (22) felt. He had just parted ways with someone dear to him and struggled to cope with the loss. Determined to express his feelings, Razan yearned to convey his final thoughts in a heartfelt message attached to a song. To give voice to his emotions, Razan started coding a website called “Send the Song.” This platform would allow him to share song links and personalized messages with specific individuals. Instead of sending the link to the intended recipient, Razan changed his mind. He decided to publish Send the Song and share it on TikTok. Within hours, “Send the Song” went viral, becoming a platform for people to share their feelings through songs and messages. Surprisingly, it even gained popularity among users from the Philippines. Razan never expected his simple project to attract so many p...

A Story of I Wayan Adi Sudirtayasa, Bangkit 2023 Batch 1 Graduate from Informatics Engineering, Universitas Primakara Getting a head start can help us gain practical experience and prepare for future career advancement. I Wayan Adi Sudirtayasa (22) thoroughly understands this matter. Aspiring to be a digital talent, Adi—that’s what he’s called—recognized the highly competitive landscape of tech and knew that he must be well-prepared to stand out from the crowd. Being prospective about his tech career, Adi proactively sought opportunities, including participating in Bangkit 2023 Batch 1, to gain insights into the industry’s expectations of recent graduates. Now, Adhi is a Web Engineer at a startup. How was Adi’s journey before becoming a full-time tech talent? Let’s dive deep into his story! Adi’s Work Experience Began in High School Adi was born and raised in Denpasar, Bali. His parents, who worked as a sports store clerk and factory cleaner, instilled a strong sense of responsibility ...

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...