Intro

I am a senior, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science while also minoring in Economics at Purdue University. I was a teaching assistant, helping students debug their code, clarifying newly learned concepts, and providing personal tips on approaching a problem. I was a treasurer for an organization and was part of a committee that hosted a leadership conference for my school. In the past two summers, I experienced two internships, gaining real-world experience from applying my education to contribute to their projects and goals.

Currently

I am seeking an opportunity to further my development after graduation by going full-time into software engineering or IT role. I am eager to continue learning and also working alongside like-minded individuals from a company that offers greater challenges and innovation.

Some history

• My parents bought our first family computer when I was 7. I couldn't remember the exact model but it was very similar to HP Pavilion DV6646. That laptop lasted for 1-2 years before it eventually died. Maybe from virus from something we downloaded. At the time, we only have ADSL internet with very slow speeds (2Mbps download, 1 Mbps upload).

• I was 12 when I underwent an eye surgery for strabismus. I was in China during the time and stayed at an eye hospital.

• I was 13 when I got my first ever smartphone. Originally, I wanted iPhone 4S but ended up getting Samsung Galaxy S III due to open nature of Android.

• When I was 14, I built my first ever PC. Actually 2 PCs. One was an AMD build and the other was Intel. My dream at the time was to become a content creator. One would be a gaming PC with the other as a streaming PC. Unfortunately, I did not commit to my dream.

• At 15, I finally got my driver's license. I've always wanted to drive but now I can legally.

• At 18, I finally switched to an iPhone X. Yay iMessage!

• 13 - 17, I played a lot of video games. My favorites included Grand Theft Auto V and Call of Duty.

• At 18, I started college and made interesting decisions as a freshman. Classes, Jobs, Friends, etc.

• At 22, I finally launched this website. Yes, it took a while.

I like

• Researching
• Biking
• Watching YouTube videos
• Following influencers
• Reading about tech
• Music
• Video Games
• Shopping
• Driving
• Eating
• Photography
• Exploring cities

Travel / Geography

• I was originally from Chicago, Illinois. I have since lived in Demotte, Indiana and then more recently moved to Crown Point, Indiana.
• I've been to only 2 other countries, but my wish to travel around the world has been suppressed by COVID-19 pandemic.
• In 2000-2002, I visited: China. Yes, when I was still an infant and toddler.
• In 2005, I revisited China. (Winter Break... I was in kindergarten.)
• In 2011, I revisited China. (I was in 5th grade.)
• In 2012, I revisited China. (I was in 6th grade.)
• In 2017, I visited Toronto, Canada as part of a 2 day Niagara Falls & Canada trip during Independence Day.
• From 2017 to 2021, I went to New York City every summer, with the exception of 2020 due to COVID-19.
• In 2018, I went to Pennsylvania for Whitewater Rafting!
• In 2021, I visited New York City also for Christmas.
• In 2022, I hope to start traveling again.
• Chicago trips are undocumented since I've been there bazillion times.

Fun facts

• I carry around two phones: iPhone 13 Pro Max & Pixel 4a.
• I am very good with navigation and maps. I can memorize the roads and know how to get to places again.
• I prefer to use sticky notes over a calendar.
• I have a YouTube channel with 5k subscribers and made $1.5k from ad revenue. No, you won't be able to find it. Don't even try.
• I self-taught myself Chinese (Mandarin) since my family only speaks dialect.
• I own too many technology. Not ashamed but ashamed.
• I love driving, but slowly getting bored of driving. Next dream car is Tesla Model Y.

I dream of

• looking for inspiration.
• learning something new each day.
• staying positive.
• becoming better.