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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AI Agents to AI Search: SF Tech Week 2025

Over the past nine months, I’ve been based in Beijing through NUS Overseas Colleges, observing how AI reshapes work and life across cultures — from Singapore to China to the U.S. During a recent two-week trip to Silicon Valley for SF Tech Week, I explored how Agentic AI is moving from hype to utility, how founders like Bolt.new’s Eric Simons build with speed and clarity, and how OpenRouter data reveals the real use cases behind the AI boom. From AI-driven search visibility to hyper-personalized marketing, this post captures insights and reflections from the front lines of the AI revolution — where technology meets mindset, and visibility becomes the new currency.

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A Year in Beijing: Navigating Tech, Culture, and Everything In Between

A glimpse into my year-long journey as an AI engineer in China’s bustling capital. From cutting-edge technology and work life to cultural discoveries and daily adventures, this blog captures the experiences, challenges, and insights gained while living at the crossroads of innovation and tradition.

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AdventureX 2025

A personal recount on AdventureX 2025 in Hangzhou, China’s largest hackathon. Building “Agentic Factoria,” an AI agentic system for industrial applications. The experience offered valuable lessons in context engineering, new friendships, and a renewed drive for both AI and personal growth.

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My AI Stack: Tools, Agents & Workflows I Actually Use

A living record of the AI tools, agents, and workflows I personally use — from design assistants to automation frameworks. Updated regularly with practical notes on how each tool fits into my stack.

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Navigating the Northeast: My Winter Break Across Boston and New York

Unforgettable moments, insights, and experiences from my winter break in 2024, where I spent a month exploring Boston and New York. I split my time between Cambridge and Boston in the first half and New York in the second, immersing myself in both the academic and cultural heartbeat of these cities.

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

Through a 3-month software engineering internship in Hanoi, I explored the use of LLMs in compliance, and immersed myself in Vietnam’s vibrant culture. This experience broadened my regional perspective and exposure to the finance and compliance industry.

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GeekOut Hackathon 2019

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