Engineer
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I'm a maker and a tinkerer. I like solving problems - that's what drives my projects. My research work has revolved around brain-machine interfaces, devices that use signals recorded from the brain and translate them into movements of a robotic arm or computer cursor. Namely, I'm interested in how our brains adapt as they learn to control these devices and if we can leverage these mechanisms to cause positive changes in patients with neuropathologies. Outside of work, I'm also a prototyping engineer and have designed numerous products. In fact, I invented the Rubik's cube you see on the right! I'm a competitive "speedcuber" and back then, there just wasn't a cube stable enough for speedsolving. So, I designed my own mechanism in SolidWorks, then worked with a toy company in Taiwan, and finally brought it to market about 6 months later. I've also designed other things such as virtual reality headsets and tools that have been used in surgical procedures. |
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Programmer
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I first started programming in TI BASIC on my graphing calculator in 5th grade. I went from making text-based games to side-scrolling shooters. In high school, I also learned the basics of C++ and Java.
I used MATLAB for a number of years before switching to Python for data science. I haven't looked back since. These days, my analysis stack includes Python, SQL, and R. I also do some back-end development in Python and Django/Flask. I've done a bit of front-end work in Processing and JS/HTML/CSS, but that's very much a work in progress. |
Speedcuber and YouTube Content Creator
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I first solved a Rubik's cube in 2008 after seeing my friend do it. It quickly became a lifelong hobby and it's helped me meet friends all over the world. I was sponsored by multiple stores around the world and companies including Hasbro. I also designed my own Rubik's cube and had it manufactured as an overseas partnership with Maru in Taiwan. I started competing in 2011 and quickly became in the top 100 in North America. Around the same time, my YouTube channel started to grow and I turned my focus to making tutorial videos and working with companies to provide product reviews. These days, I inject my enthusiasm for engineering into the cubing community with hopes to excite future generations to pursue careers in STEM. Check out my projects for more details! |