About
Interests
My technology journey all started with an introduction course to Java: where I tried my best to understand how Java works as a language, and how the Java compiler differs from other languages, such as C. I found it intriguing to study the differences between how the language interacts at the user interface, compiler, assembly, and machine level. I still find it amazing to this day how we’ve created such a usable system out of 0s and 1s.
As a result, I’ve grown to love low level systems. There’s nothing better than finding the exact memory address you’ve got to point to and manipulate the data in place yourself. Tinkering with embedded systems and programming bare metal is incredibly satisfying, as you really get to understand how everything works at a fundamental level.
Even though I’ve finished school, learning has always been the backbone of my being. I hope to continue growing as a person in knowledge and experience. I’ll continue to read more books and articles, write more technical documentation and walk-throughs, and learn from others’ experience to gain more knowledge of my own.
More Technical Interests
Computer architecture is so cool. In my hardware class, I programmed with FPGAs and even created a processor from scratch. I’m amazed that such a simple concept–Fetch, Decode, Execute, Memory, Write–is at the core of every processor we use. While I did run into some complications with programming the superscalar processor, my partner in the class and I were successful in designing the single cycle and pipeline one. It was one of the proudest moments of my life–it took me months to build that system with my partner, and even though it was barely what the modern computer does, it felt good to create a little computer from zero code at all. In the future, I hope to be able to learn more about processors and possibly design one myself.
While my interests are always evolving, cybersecurity has always been intriguing to me. Through both coursework and hands-on experience, I’ve come to understand just how crucial privacy and security are in today’s connected world. I find the process of breaking systems fun—there’s something incredibly rewarding about finding the perfect attack vector to exploit. I’m especially interested in low-level exploits and how attackers uncover and leverage vulnerabilities. Understanding how these attacks work deepens my appreciation for building stronger, more resilient systems.
Other Things
I consider myself a musician at heart. You can find me trying to solo on the guitar to my favorite songs, or practicing Debussy and game OSTs on the piano.
Reading has also been a big part of my life. When I got bored or upset as a child, I would escape reality through imaginary worlds. Now I read not only to experience different realities, I read to learn about others’ experiences and/or scientific/psychological concepts. A new book on my shelf brings me great joy.