About Me

From designing buildings to building software

From Skylines to Servers

For nearly five years, I shaped the physical world as a professional architect. I designed complex campuses and cultural centers, while balancing budgets, strict regulations, and diverse teams. It was fulfilling work, but I found myself increasingly drawn to the logic and speed of the digital tools we used.

I began to see that the principles behind great architecture, structural integrity, user-centric flow, and scalability, translate perfectly into software. The difference is efficiency: in code, ideas evolve in seconds, not years.

Pivotting to Computer Science wasn't starting over; it was refactoring my career. I brought my architectural rigor to the world of distributed systems. Now, instead of blueprints, I design system architectures. Instead of concrete and steel, I build with cloud infrastructure. The goal, however, remains unchanged: to create experiences built to last.

The Architect

  • • Blueprinting physical spaces
  • • Managing multi-year timelines
  • • Optimizing for occupant flow
  • • strict physical constraints

The Software Engineer

  • • Architecting distributed systems
  • • Continuous Integration & Delivery
  • • Optimizing for user experience
  • • Infinite scalability potential

Technical Skills

Languages

JavaScriptPythonJavaSQLHTMLCSS

Frameworks

ReactNext.jsFlaskSpring BootHadoop

Databases

PostgreSQLMySQLMongoDBRedisH2

DevOps & Cloud

DockerNginxKubernetesAWSFirebase

Data & Analytics

PandasNumPyScikit-learnHive

Design & Tools

TableauVega-LiteFigmaAdobe SuiteRhinocerosAutoCADSketchUp

Education

MSc in Computer Science

Sep 2024 - Jan 2026

University College DublinDublin, Ireland

GPA: 3.81/4.2

Web Application Development (A)Software Engineering (A)Networks & Internet Systems (A-)Distributed Systems (A-)Cloud Computing (A)

MSc & BSc in Architecture

Sep 2011 - Jun 2019

Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyHubei, China

GPA: 85.61/100

Visual Basic ProgrammingComputer-Aided Architectural DesignDigital Tectonic Theory and Practice

Exchange Program - Master Integrated Design

Feb 2018 - Aug 2018

Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied SciencesDetmold, Germany

International exposure strengthening cross-cultural communication and adaptability

Work Experience

Teaching Assistant (Demonstrator)

Sep 2025 - Present

University College DublinDublin, Ireland

  • Mentored students in Python & Software Engineering, debugging code and reviewing assignments

Architect

Jul 2022 - Jan 2024

CITIC General Institute of Architectural Design and ResearchHubei, China

  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex, large-scale projects under strict regulatory constraints

Junior Architect

Jun 2019 - Mar 2022

WSP ArchitectsBeijing, China

  • Coordinated project deliverables and technical documentation in a fast-paced environment

What I Bring

Design Thinking

Years of architectural training refined my ability to approach problems holistically

Cross-Cultural

International experience in China, Germany, and Ireland enriches collaboration

Fast Learner

Transitioned to CS with a 3.81 GPA while mastering new technologies rapidly