whoami? 🌸
I am a visual learner, creative thinker, and detail-oriented
software engineer who is eager to learn, design, and develop. As a
design oriented thinker with attention to detail -- user
experience, clean accessible code, and beautiful pixels are
essential to me. I thrive in creative environments and am
passionate about bringing both the technical and creative aspects
of digital products to life; by developing and designing
experiences that can translate digital creations into physical
inventions. As an advocate for Dieter Rams's
10 Principles of Good Design
and John Maeda's
Laws Of Simplicity
-- I also agree that less is more.
Previously ⌛️
I'm a City University of New York alumni with a BSc in Computer
Science. In the past, I have also earned a BBA in Business
Administration with a minor in journalism. During my high school
years while being exposed to a marketing internship which I tried
out the blue, I thought studying business in college would be my
raison d'être. However, upon graduating college, I couldn't
picture myself settling in that career path anymore. I didn't feel
like I was learning any useful knowledge, and decided I was not in
the right field. Post-college, none of the job opportunities were
remotely attractive. I realized a bit late that it wasn't exactly
what I desired to do. I was in search of something much more
interactive and where I could broaden my creativity. I also wanted
to do something that was useful in ways that could create an
impact in the world -- fortunately technology and design awakened
that interest and unknowingly has always been my true passion.
Through this self-discovery, I decided to continue my education
and pursue a career in tech. Technology has been apart of my life
since childhood -- from computer games, electronic toys to styling
MySpace pages with basic HTML/CSS, I happen to never really
acknowledge that I could pursue a career in it. I became
fascinated with the way innovations in technology are able to
improve everyday quality of life, from education, medicine to
universal design. Switching career paths wasn't easy but I found
joy in challenging myself throughout this journey.
Why programming? 🧩
The craft of programming has given me the courage and desire to
utilize my creativity and knowledge in a more powerful way. As
I've learned more about technology and its ability to improve user
experiences, task performance, quality of life and the impact it
can have in our day to day, I saw the potential it had to enhance
our lives and help society as a whole. I also choose to code
because I like things that challenge me to think. By solving
logical puzzles I get to explore a new kind of paint brush using
logic & math. Computer science and programming are powerful tools
for expressing creativity and for actuating change.
Why Design? 🎨
Design holds a special place in my heart. From a very young age,
my design abilities have been intuitive. I’ve always enjoyed
crafting, sorting, decorating, and arranging things in specific
ways, showcasing the importance of details. I believe that great
design can elevate experiences, making them not only functional
but also delightful. The process of design allows me to explore
color, form, and user interaction, which fuels my passion for
creating engaging and meaningful experiences.
Currently 🍵
At this moment, I am a graduate student at NYU's Interactive
Telecommunications Program also known as ITP. I am seeking
opportunities in web development and/or UI/product design.
Meanwhile, I am spending my time learning, improving, and
expanding my programming and design skills also working on
projects at the intersection of technology and art. When I'm not
coding or designing, I am taking photos of sceneries & things,
learning a new language, dabbling in culinary explorations,
reading, doodling, playing chess, generating new ideas for future
projects, always curious and learning something new. I am also
dreaming about opening up the first tea & confectionery cafe in
space! (kidding, but not really ☺).
