Internship Opens the Path of Success! Cyber University Alumni Wins Important Position at Shopee
Riyan Marten’s Journey: From Active Students to Leaders at Shopee Indonesia
In the midst of the increasingly dynamic challenges of the world of work, academic skills alone are not enough to guarantee success. Graduates who are able to adapt and have practical experience to be the target of the company. This is evidenced by Riyan Marten Adi Nugraha, an alumni of the Cyber University Digital Business Study Program, who now serves as Business Development at Shopee Indonesia.
Riyan started his journey by choosing to study at the BRI Institute which is now known as Cyber University. One of the main reasons he chose this university was the 3+1 Company Learning Program (CLP). This program combines three years of intensive learning with one year of internship in the industry. According to him, the combination of business and technology education is very relevant in today’s digital era.
Valuable college experience
During his studies, Riyan was known as an active and accomplished student. He managed to get a CSR Bank BRI scholarship thanks to good academic achievement. His interest in technical courses such as statistics, financial management, and analytical business helped him master analytical tools such as Google Data Studio. This ability later proved to be very useful in the world of work.
One of the important experiences that shaped his career was a one-year internship at Allo Bank Indonesia. There, he served as business development and business support. Riyan is involved in data processing and visualization, including the development of the internal reporting dashboard. He said that this experience allowed him to directly apply the theory learned in class.
Combination of academic and practical skills
Not only excelling in the technical aspect, Riyan is also active in the academic world. He was a presenter in a national seminar and completed his thesis on the topic of financial management. After graduating, he went through a rigorous selection process and was accepted into Shopee Indonesia, a position that matched his interests and abilities.
From his experience, Riyan gave a message to other students to immediately seek experience from an early age. “Build a strong learning mentality, don’t be afraid to try new things, and continue to develop yourself. All these experiences will be a valuable asset when you enter the world of work,” he said.
Appreciation from the campus
Vivi Afifah, Head of Cyber University Digital Business Study Program, expressed her appreciation for Riyan’s achievements. According to him, Riyan is a real representation of graduates who are not only academically proficient, but also adaptive, creative, and ready to compete in the industry.
“The success is a reflection of the success of the industry-based curriculum that we apply,” said Vivi.
Conclusion
The story of Riyan Marten is clear evidence that practice-based education at Cyber University has prepared its graduates for success in the digital industry. With the spirit, perseverance, and clarity of the vision, Riyan shows that digital business graduates are not only ready to compete, but also able to contribute to the transformation of Indonesia’s digital economy.
