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Hi there,
I'm currently a Technical Lead and Software Engineer at Instabase, where I lead the design and execution of complex, full-stack initiatives. Most recently, I architected the frontend for our SuperApp, enabling a unified experience across mobile and desktop from the ground up. I love diving deep into technical challenges—like building robust permission systems, real-time collaboration apps, or optimizing developer workflows—to create high-impact products that are as reliable as they are user-friendly.
My journey in tech is a blend of creative strategy and technical depth. I started at the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Advertising and a minor in CS, which led to my first engineering role at Nokia. To understand systems at a deeper level, I later earned my Master's in Computer Science from Columbia University, where I focused on Operating Systems, Distributed Systems, and Cloud Computing. I really enjoy bridging the gap between low-level system design and high-level product experience.
I'm proficient in TypeScript, Python, and Go. I've been coding in React Native recently. Some frameworks and stacks I use to build cross-platform apps are React Native, Next.js, and Go.
I grew up in Fuzhou, China, and spent several years in Austin and New York before recently settling in Santa Clara. I made the move to California with my two cats, trading the New York bustle for the heart of Silicon Valley. Outside of work, I'm a big fan of detective stories—both reading and watching them—and I spend my free time on coding side projects, gaming, or hitting the gym. I'm also constantly on the hunt for the pho in the area!
