My name is Muhammad Faiz Chan, and I'm a Junior Software Engineer at Woongjin Asia Sdn. Bhd. I'm currently part of the ERP3 team.

I first came across Woongjin while I was studying in Korea through one of my seniors. Through our conversations, I learned more about what Woongjin is and what the company does, and I became interested in joining.

After that, I approached another senior who was working in the SAP Team, and she recommended me for the team. And from there, the rest is history.

The interview started with the technical portion and then moved on to some background questions about my student life in Korea and who I am as a person. I was quite nervous at the beginning, but as the interview went on, it gradually became more like a conversation about my experiences in Korea rather than a formal interview.

My first impression of Woongjin was largely influenced by my perception of Korean companies as being very high-intensity and competitive.

However, after joining Woongjin, I realized that it was quite different from what I expected. The company is very willing to nurture its people, and everyone has been very supportive and friendly toward one another. At the same time, I really appreciate how accommodating everyone has been toward my religious practices.

Thus, my impression of Woongjin has definitely changed since I joined. I expected a very competitive environment, but instead I found a workplace where people are encouraged to grow while supporting each other.

I received direct training from the ground up in areas such as SAP concepts, C#, Woongjin Add-On development, and converting existing Add-On screens into web applications.

My mentor was actually dispatched from Korea to Malaysia specifically to train us, so I was able to learn these areas step by step from the basics.

A typical day for me usually starts with Haengkarae, which is a sharing session with my team members. After that, I'll work on my main tasks, which are mainly developing SAP Business One screens based on the requirements of our projects.

Whenever I have some free time, I also spend it learning more about SAP concepts.

So far, my responsibilities have included converting existing screens to the web, developing new screens for clients, and also helping to train new junior members who join our team.

To me, Woongjin's organizational culture has always been centered around its motto of 또또사랑 (Ttotto Sarang), or "We will love and love more".

I've seen that reflected in how open and supportive everyone is toward each other. People are comfortable sharing their problems or concerns, and everyone is willing to listen and support one another.

Especially within the ERP Team, I feel that we are very open with each other, which makes it easier to communicate and work together.

The role of the ERP Team within Woongjin Asia is to develop customized solutions using SAP Business One for our clients.

Every company has its own way of managing its business, and sometimes those requirements are not fully covered by the standard functions provided by SAP. Our role is to understand those specific needs and develop solutions that suit the way each company operates.

Currently, we don't have any projects or work that directly cooperates with WRMS. However, we do keep a close eye on developments and changes within the SAP ecosystem, especially those related to SAP Business One.

This helps us stay updated and make sure that the solutions we provide continue to meet the changing needs of our clients.

For me, working on Kluber Korea will always stand out in my memory because it was the first real project I was assigned to.

It was also my first opportunity to see how the things I had learned were applied to a real company. I learned a lot about how companies actually utilize SAP software to support their own business needs.

For me, it would be learning about financials and logistics.

When I first joined, I didn't expect that I would need to learn these areas while developing screens. But I quickly realized that understanding these concepts is essential because I need to know what the users are actually trying to achieve through the systems we build.

So, I learned that developing a good solution is not just about coding. You also need to understand the business behind it.

The areas I would like to grow into as I continue my journey with the team are Financials and Logistics.

I believe that combining my coding skills with a strong understanding of these two areas will allow me to contribute more effectively to our projects and bring greater value to the team and Woongjin as a whole.

Lately, I've been enjoying running and fishing with my family during my free time.

I've gotten more into running recently and even managed to complete a half marathon, which was a pretty memorable achievement for me. Now, I'm setting a bigger goal for myself by training to complete a full marathon.

The most memorable moment for me so far has been celebrating Hari Raya together.

Everyone brought food to share, and it became a really nice cultural exchange moment. We wanted to share the Hari Raya celebration and its food with our Korean bosses and colleagues, who joined us to enjoy the dishes together.

Through our conversations, they also explained which Korean foods were similar to the dishes we had brought, so it was interesting to learn about the similarities and differences between our cultures. It was a simple celebration, but it was a really fun experience for everyone.

I would describe my first five months here in just one word: "Humbled."

I realized very quickly that there are a lot of experienced and knowledgeable people around me, and I'm fortunate to have the opportunity to learn from them. So, for me, these first five months have been a very humbling experience because I've been able to learn so many new things from the company and the people around me.

The biggest advice I would give is to be prepared to learn something outside of your field.

When you join the ERP Team, you won't only be using your coding skills. You also need to understand how companies work and how different parts of a business are managed.

Be prepared to learn about inventory systems, accounting, financials, logistics, and many other business processes. It can be a lot at first, but understanding these areas will help you to become a better developer because you'll understand not just what you are building, but also why you are building it.