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Writing
Thoughts on technology, philosophy, and the absurdity of existence.
The Overlooked Importance of Crude Oil
Petrol is just one slice of what a barrel of crude produces. Every road you drive on is paved with asphalt, which comes from crude oil. The plastic in your phone, your laptop, your food packaging? Crude oil.
Meritocracy: The Myth of Equality
The article challenges the notion of meritocracy as a fair system, exploring how structural inequalities, family background, and institutional biases undermine the idea that success is solely based on hard work and talent.
Cambricon: How Trade Restrictions Created China's Next Tech Giant
Amidst global AI advancements and fears of job displacement, Cambricon Technologies Corporation, dubbed "China's little NVIDIA," has emerged as a key player by leveraging U.S. trade restrictions to achieve remarkable financial growth and position itself at the forefront of China's semiconductor self-sufficiency efforts.
Projects
A collection of work spanning software development, finance, and creative exploration.
AskMyPDF
A full-stack web application that allows users to upload PDF documents up to 10MB and chat with them using AI to extract insights in real-time. Perfect for reports, research papers, textbooks, or any PDF.
Starrvault
A secure productivity platform with real-time encrypted messaging and note-taking. Features end-to-end encryption, lightning-fast performance, cloud sync across devices, and a minimalistic, privacy-focused design. Solo passion project since May 2024.
Me M. Verstappen
A fun, fictional portfolio website imagining what Max Verstappen's personal site might look like — a clean, minimal tribute showcasing his Formula 1 stats (71 wins, 127 podiums, 4 world titles) and Dutch roots. Built as a creative side project with modern frontend tools.
Precision Metalworks
A modern B2B website for an industrial components supplier specializing in ultra-high-precision fasteners, machining tools, automation parts, and custom-engineered solutions. Clean, technical design targeting aerospace, robotics, medical, and advanced manufacturing industries.
Skills & Experience
A comprehensive overview of my technical capabilities, industry knowledge, and interpersonal strengths developed through study and experiences.
Technical Skills
Experience
Worked as the founder & solo dev, managed a marketing intern to create an all-in-one platform that would eliminate platform-switching.
Worked on crafting lead magnets & copy for blogs, youtube videos, IG reels, emails, and more.
Soft Skills
Domains
Certifications
Participated in the founding cohort, learnt foundational and advanced concepts in finance, economics, public policy and problem solving.
Learnt the ideas, methods and instititions that enabole society to manage risks and foster enterprise through risk management, behavioral finance, and the functioning of securities, insurance and banking industries.
Learnt concepts and optimal ways of using Git, GitHub. Learnt about git, branches, commiting, rebasing, log, conflicts, etc.