Thank you for having me today!

In college, I studied marketing in the economics and business administration department. I was just an average student and, looking back, I wish I had paid more attention in class. It was during my senior year that I did a long-term internship at an IT company, and that's when my interest in the IT industry started to grow.

In my job hunting, I hadn't considered consulting at all. I had plans to join Hellonet, a group company, but during the final interview, the president and the head of the consulting division at the time invited me to join their newly launched consulting division. That's when I made the decision to enter the consulting industry.

Venturing into business right after graduation is something you can only do in a startup. I felt excited to be offered such an opportunity. Being the kind of person who finds interest in unique experiences, I thought it would be fascinating, so I joined Hellonet. It felt like an adventure. The company's open culture, with easy access to the higher-ups like the president and other management members, appealed to me. I believed this environment would provide ample chances for younger employees to share their opinions with the leaders.

Not at all. Sure, when we kicked off, we were facing constant losses and numerous challenges, making things really tough. If I had stuck around during those tough times, I might have questioned my decision and thought I should have joined a different company. However, now that we're turning a profit and shaping up as a consulting company, I'm happy to have been part of the business from its very start.

When I started working here, my boss shared some valuable advice. He said, "Consultants might seem fancy, but the reality is they get into the nitty-gritty. As I became more experienced, I learned that it's not just about solving problems; understanding clients' feelings in everyday interactions is crucial. Now, I believe that gathering daily experiences is a significant aspect of the job.

After my training, I jumped into a project promoting SDG for a construction company. Following that, I spent around six months supporting PMO for the deployment of inside sales at a branch office of a big precision equipment company. Currently, I've been working on a project supporting the implementation of RPA for a major telecommunications company as a PMO for about a year. Apart from the projects, I also had some valuable experiences outside, like being part of the website launch, creating internal rules, and figuring out workflow as Berkeley was setting up its own website!

Even though I wasn't a consultant, being part of a new business launch was a great experience for me as a recent graduate. I encountered various challenges during the startup, but it was valuable to witness firsthand how they swiftly dealt with issues, which is common in venture companies. On the flip side, the most challenging aspect was grasping and applying the standard practices and norms of consulting firms, as advised by my boss from a well-known consulting company. I had no prior consulting experience, and I hadn't even attended a briefing session... LOL.

I work with clients in different industries, and each company's work atmosphere is unique, offering a lot of learning opportunities. Currently, I'm part of an RPA implementation project with a foreign vendor, so I communicate in English daily and have meetings and chats with people from the US and India. Dealing with various nationalities, cultures, and values can be confusing, but it's also thrilling.

I don't think it's enough for a consultant to just follow the client's orders like "do this" or "fix this problem." It's crucial to bring my own value and meet the client's quality standards. That's why I make a conscious effort to take initiative in my work.

Personally, I want to work with different IT products. Berkeley is a digital transformation (DX) consulting business, so I aim to contribute to more than just Robotic Process Automation (RPA). I also want to be part of many projects quickly, but right now, I lack knowledge and skills to deliver results in a short time. My plan is to keep learning eagerly and gaining experience so that I can excel in any project.

In the past, we had a lot of experienced folks, but lately, we're seeing more young faces, making our organization more lively. Moving forward, I want us to grow even more as a flexible group where young people can contribute, alongside those unafraid of failure and ready to keep taking on new challenges!