Life timeline
From a kid in Cambodia who discovered programming, to an international engineer building products in Munich. Every step shaped how I think about technology, products, and people.
Where it all began. Curiosity, determination, and the drive to get out and see the world.
Eight years. Two degrees. Two scholarships. Two YouTube channels. Professional growth.
Munich. New chapter, new language, building products in the heart of Europe.
Grew up in Cambodia with a curiosity about how things work — especially computers and technology.
Grew up in Cambodia with a curiosity about how things work — especially computers and technology.
Discovered programming at 15. Built a simple calculator in a school computer lab. That moment changed everything.
Discovered programming at 15. Built a simple calculator in a school computer lab. That moment changed everything.
Won a fully funded scholarship to study in South Korea. Left Cambodia for the first time to study Computer Engineering.
Won a fully funded scholarship to study in South Korea. Left Cambodia for the first time to study Computer Engineering.
Moved to South Korea to begin university. New language, new culture, new challenges — and the beginning of eight transformative years.
Moved to South Korea to begin university. New language, new culture, new challenges — and the beginning of eight transformative years.
Began Bachelor's in Computer Engineering. Immersed in algorithms, systems, and software — while learning Korean from scratch.
Began Bachelor's in Computer Engineering. Immersed in algorithms, systems, and software — while learning Korean from scratch.
Landed first freelance client while still a student. Built a simple business website. Got paid for code for the first time.
Landed first freelance client while still a student. Built a simple business website. Got paid for code for the first time.
Joined the computer engineering research lab as an undergraduate researcher. Started investigating technology adoption and software systems.
Joined the computer engineering research lab as an undergraduate researcher. Started investigating technology adoption and software systems.
Launched a YouTube channel sharing tech tutorials and study content. Reached 2,000+ subscribers over time.
Launched a YouTube channel sharing tech tutorials and study content. Reached 2,000+ subscribers over time.
Completed Bachelor's in Computer Engineering. Four years of learning, building, researching, and growing.
Completed Bachelor's in Computer Engineering. Four years of learning, building, researching, and growing.
Joined a Korean IT company as a frontend developer. First experience working in a professional team.
Joined a Korean IT company as a frontend developer. First experience working in a professional team.
Won a second fully funded scholarship — this time for graduate school. Continued building on the same foundation.
Won a second fully funded scholarship — this time for graduate school. Continued building on the same foundation.
Enrolled in a graduate program combining technology, policy, and innovation research — bridging technical and strategic thinking.
Enrolled in a graduate program combining technology, policy, and innovation research — bridging technical and strategic thinking.
Joined a Korean startup as full-stack developer. Worked directly with founders. Shipped features from day one.
Joined a Korean startup as full-stack developer. Worked directly with founders. Shipped features from day one.
Launched a second YouTube channel in Korean. Reached combined 4,000+ subscribers across both channels.
Launched a second YouTube channel in Korean. Reached combined 4,000+ subscribers across both channels.
Completed Master's in Science and Technology Policy. Eight years in South Korea — a transformed perspective on technology, people, and the world.
Completed Master's in Science and Technology Policy. Eight years in South Korea — a transformed perspective on technology, people, and the world.
Built and launched this digital headquarters — a product, not a portfolio.
Built and launched this digital headquarters — a product, not a portfolio.
Relocated to Munich, Germany. New chapter, new language — learning German and open to opportunities.
Relocated to Munich, Germany. New chapter, new language — learning German and open to opportunities.