Software Engineer

From Insufficient to
Exceptional

A University of Waterloo Computer Science graduate (2022) on a journey of continuous growth as a software engineer.

Portfolio

Featured Projects

A collection of projects that showcase my skills and experience in software development

Maze Solver

Maze Solver

A maze solver that uses the A* algorithm to find the shortest path

TypescriptNext.jsNode.jsTailwind CSSVercel
URL Shortener

URL Shortener

A simple URL shortener that generates short links and qr code deployed on AWS EC2

TypescriptNext.jsNode.jsTailwind CSSPostgreSQLRedisPM2NginxAWS
File Compression/Decompression Tool

File Compression/Decompression Tool

A file compression and decompression tool that supports multiple algorithms

JavaSpringDockerAWS

My Story

From guarding the Korean DMZ during my military service to graduating with distinction from the University of Waterloo, I’ve embraced every challenge with grit and curiosity. My journey hasn’t been without obstacles—two years of job hunting pushed me to master TypeScript, Java, and AWS, crafting projects like Moophoria to showcase my skills. Landing my first software engineering role was a milestone, but it’s just the beginning. Each day, I strive to push boundaries, turn ideas into impactful solutions, and grow beyond "insufficient"—because growth is my constant companion.

About Me

2017–2019: Republic of Korea Army

Served in the Korean DMZ.

2019–2022: University of Waterloo

Graduated with a degree in Computer Science with distinction on Dean's Honour's list.

2022–2024: Job Search Journey in frozen market

Refined skills in TypeScript, Java, and AWS. Built personal projects like Moophoria while learning from setbacks.

2024–Present: Full-time Software Engineer

Landed a role as a software engineer, continuing to grow and seek new challenges in the tech industry.

Blog Posts

What Two Years of Job Searching Taught Me

Lessons learned, resilience built, and how I grew during this journey.

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Let’s Build Together

Inspired by my journey? Let’s collaborate to build impactful solutions. Whether you're a recruiter or a fellow developer, I’d love to connect.