Curriculum revisal

Posted on May 8, 2010

I feel like I am gradually settling down here in Tokyo. I have met lots of people, including ones I continue to be in touch with, though I haven’t met special ones, ベスト友達とか or ones that I got to share physical acquaintance with. While delaying the new mission to every next week, now it comes a sincere need for a proper daily routine. Recently, I Tim Ferriss’ blog caught my sight, perhaps igniting another of those life value consideration shifting moments. Maybe my ideals had been aligned with his all along, but utilizing his proposed concept of daily diet procedure and language acquisition, I have came to revise my daily schedule and try my best to adhere to it.

First, in regards to my current language curriculum,
* No matter how much you get affluent with a certain language, it means nothing if you are not going to use it, for I am scrutinizing my habits as well as likely conversations I would have in ideal situations.
* Today, I was at 300 bar in Ginza. I ended up talking to few random people, discussing various subjects. Though sometimes it feels like drinking for pleasure end up turning into another Japanese conversation lesson, I am learning(practicing) and enjoying at the same time. How better could it be? So, hoping for a better drinking bar experience the next time, I would concentrate on specific phrases and topics I had experienced tonight. Those are: explaining my long story of how I got here, my upcoming plans, jobs I am looking into. Few other general conversational topics have been touched including: World economy and relative Japanese economic condition, Japanese tourists in Korea, fun things to do around, and the golden week what did you do kinda stuff. Finally, few questions that always comes up are in regards to my relationship status, family whereabouts, et cetera. Just like, preparing for job interviews, I feel it will be more effective to prepare a some sort of script template so that I can concentrate on attaining 95% comprehension while being prepared for 100% expressive abilities.
* One more, the likely situations which I hope for every time I go out, are possibly a chance to chat, even pick up a gorgeous native. So, considering all factors of uncertainty, why not stay prepared with another script set, for any unexpected opportunities that may arise.

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面接後記

Posted on December 23, 2009

ただいま。この旅行には　東京キャリアルフォルムに　面接をして来ました。Back from Tokyo. As life is one time opportunity, I have decided that next coming year or two be spent in Japan, to experience the new cultural environment and way of life. Therefore, my job search in Japan began with attending the CFN career forum. Whatever the outcome may be, it was such a valuable experience seeing how recruitment process is carried out in Japan, as well as companies of various industries present themselves and search for their needs. On the other hand, looking into myself, it became more clear of what I want in my life and what to be done specifically in order to express my credentials attractive to the companies. Nevertheless, for once, I realized how difficult it is to carry out interviews in a foreign language, especially the one that I have only few months to prepare with. However, in order to seize the chance, I need to become a fast learner with a precise insight on what is forthcoming. As amazing it was to see how much language skills I had acquired within a past month, for that alone, this interview trip was a valuable experience. 頑張ってね～

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求職中

Posted on June 2, 2009

It is almost time for which I should decide what I am going to do with my life starting next year. Lately, I started seeking for job opportunities abroad, and I figured Japan would be a good place to start. So, I have worked on the Japanese version of my curriculum vitae for past few days and here it is. I am planning on attending this career fair in Tokyo in July, thanks to CFN; moreover, London, Dubai and Beiruit are few alternatives I have in mind for possible destinations. Just in case, any recruiters come by and find it interesting, please do make a contact. ともありがとう。よろしくお願いします～

金升薰 Seunghoon Kim

基本情報
E-mail root@hoonio.com ( 日本語: 可 )
現住所：　〒135-897　韓国ソウル市江南区南35アプグゾン通 28
電話： +82-10)2464-7997
携帯電話： +82-10)2464-7997
就労可能国米国 F-1/EU その他(韓国)

学歴
Northwestern University (Evanston, IL / アメリカ合衆国) 2006年12月卒業
学位: Master of Science (修士・大学院) / 専攻：Computer Engineering 電子工学
University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign, IL / アメリカ合衆国) 2005年6月卒業
学位: Bachelor of Science (学士・大学) / 専攻：Computer Engineering 電子工学

職歴
主任研究院, LG電子, (携帯端末研究所, 韓国ソウル) 2006年8月- 現在
- Baseband firmware programming for mobile platform design (2009年1月 – 現在)
- Serial Peripheral Interface bus 実装
- Software programming on test and service applications 開発(2006年10月 – 2008年12月):VZAccess Manager(機能実装の確認プログラム), Master Binary Manager(安定性の検証プログラム)
- Mobile handset development in connectivity and synchronization: LG-VX8610 (Verizon Wireless, 2008年6月), LG-VX8350 (Verizon Wireless, 2007年9月)
- Technical writing: 開発ドキュメントとユーザーガイド
非常勤講師, Satus Learning Center (韓国ソウル)
- TOEFL, Advanced Placement 物理, 微分積分学を週末授業
- International Baccalaureate 数学(standard/higher レベル) 全体指導
非常勤講師, Accel Education (韓国ソウル)
- 高校レベルの物理学と化学講義
研究助手, University of Illinois (Coordinated Science Laboratory, Urbana, Illinois / アメリカ合衆国) 2005年6月-8月
- Wireless home gateway demo preparation for Gigascale Systems research project
- Hardware optimization for MP3 streaming over 802.11n network and playback on FPGA
倉庫管理, Illini Union Bookstore (Champaign, Illinois / アメリカ合衆国) 2004年 7月-9月
- 物品管理と教科書予約サービス

出版
S. Kim, R.P. Dick, and R. Joseph, “Power Deregulation: Eliminating Off-chip Voltage Regulation Circuitry from Embedded Systems” in Proc. International Conference on Hardware/Software Codesign and System Synthesis (CODES-ISSS), 2007年10月

Y. Markovsky, K. Ravindra, S.Chen, C. Baker, K. Chuang, S. Kim, A. Schultz, P. Droz, D. Burke, K. Lutz, J. Wawrzynek, J. Rabaey,“Home Gateway” in Gigascale Systems Research Center (GSRC) Annual Symposium, 2005年9月

その他
- Laboratory 経験: microprocessor design(FPGA), processor design(LC-3b), Linux kernel programming for network enhancement, graphics(openGL), VLSI design and Integrated Circuit fabrication
- Programming 能力: Java, C(++), Assembly(x86), VHDL, Shell(Linux) and Python
- Web Design 経験: HTML, PHP, mySQL database, Photoshop and Flash
語学力: 英語(母国語レベル), 韓国語(母国語), ドイツ語(中級) ラテン語(読み可), 日本語(ビジネスレベル)
- 財務分析: Chartered Financial Analyst level II candidate – 2009年6月

音楽演奏経験
- First Violinist, Philharmonia, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 2006
- Solo Performance, with Seoul Astra Philharmonic, Seoul, Korea 2000
- Second Violinist, Michigan Youth Symphony Orchestra, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 1997-2000
- Orchestral concert tour with Ann Arbor Youth Symphony to Brisbane, Australia 1997
- Second Violoinist, Youth Symphony Orchestra, Ann Arbor, Michigan 1996-1997
- Quartet Chamber Ensembles, Longy School of Music, Cambridge, Massachusetts 1996
- Junior Symphony Orchestra, Longy School of Music, Cambridge, Massachusetts 1996

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椎名林檎

Posted on May 11, 2009

What does it means to be a true artist? In my definition, a true artist has to not only be able to move the audiences’ feelings, whether it is through visualization or a performance, and also be inspiring at the same time, perhaps leading them to some sort of epiphany. In modern popular culture, we hardly find a true talent which restrains its artistic forms from commercialism. Good singers may sing well and write well-harmonized melodies, but the magic of lyrics is not something many possess. Words have as much emotional power, and therefore, poetry, literature, et cetera are commonly referred as Language Arts because it is part of what it takes for a true art form to be accomplished. No offense, but most of so-called “artists” in modern popular culture are under-educated, some even illiterate. All they ever want to talk about is how to bang or get banged, earn money and do what?, as simple as that. Not to criticize any specific targets as I try to have my blog stand neutral at most times nor attack public figures, but this is just how much I would like to start praising this artist; her name is Shiina Ringo(椎名林檎) Not only she is a great performer of creativity with full of energy and emotion, an expert at various instruments and genres, her songs are filled with deep meanings and symbolisms, open to various interpretation. Coming from a strong advocate of her own culture, Shiina’s songs truly elaborates against common perceptions of Japanese language’s simplicity and dullness, again no offense^^;, and part of the reason which makes one to learn the language in order to better understand alternative perspectives. I thought this only happens towards authors of great literature, though it can be said that hers is also a kind of literary works.

丸の内サディスティック Marunouchi sadistic