Talk About Hiring
Two things I look for in every hire: smart and hungry. What that actually means, how it shows up differently by role, and the one question I ask myself after every interview.
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First Ten Days in London
Reflections on my first ten days in London. The cold weather, cold food, expensive prices, and beautiful architecture. Free museums and art everywhere. Meeting new friends in the Taiwanese community abroad. Everything feels like it's moving in the right direction.
The Hidden Rules Behind Japan’s Urban Order and Taiwan’s Urban Friction
Walk through a Tokyo neighborhood and you will see barber shops, homes, cafes, and clinics standing side by side. Even at very high density, the streets remain clean and legible. In Taipei, similar scenes often feel crowded and chaotic. The difference is not just about development stage, but about institutions, culture, and economic logic.
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When "Can't Code" Is No Longer a Barrier
When AI Becomes Your Pair Programming Partner: From Can't Code to Can Direct AI to Code
Taiwan Energy Policy: Renewable Constraints and Rethinking Nuclear Power (2025 Edition)
In 2021, I wrote an essay on Taiwan's energy transition using international power mixes as a reference point. Four years later, the global energy landscape, technology costs, and policy attitudes have all shifted, and Taiwan now faces a new crossroads.
First Steps in America
My first time in the United States. From LA's dusty mountains to Santa Monica's pink skies. From self-driving Cybertrucks to meaningful customer feedback. Reuniting with old friends abroad, finding purpose in work, and reflecting on Taiwan-US distance and turning thirty.