Writing on Personal Experiences, Travel Adventures, and Software Engineering Insights.

All of my long-form thoughts on programming, leadership, lifestyle, and more, collected in chronological order.

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Why I Chose Beijing Over Silicon Valley: Navigating the Shifts in the Global Order

Choosing Beijing over Silicon Valley reflects my belief in China’s pivotal role in the 21st century. Inspired by insights from Lee Kuan Yew and Ray Dalio, this decision embraces challenges to gain firsthand experience in a transforming global powerhouse, preparing for a future shaped by East-West collaboration.

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A 3-Month Overseas Internship Journey: NOC Vietnam, Hanoi

Participating in NUS Overseas College (NOC) Hanoi was a transformative journey. Through a 3-month software engineering internship, I explored utilising Large Language Models in compliance, gained technical expertise, and immersed myself in Vietnam’s vibrant culture. This experience sharpened my adaptability, broadened my regional perspective, and inspired innovative problem-solving for future challenges.

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YEP Goes Online (YEP-GO) 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed and impacted the landscape of how we do things from now on. Embracing the new norm, the team and I embarked on Singapore Polytechnic's first-ever virtual service-learning community service.

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GeekOut Hackathon 2019

Learn about my experience at GeekOut, a hackathon that includes multiple sharing sessions and workshops on various fields of technology.