Web
Minibreaks
A website that promotes better mental health encouraging users to take regular breaks.
SvelteKit AI Node.js
View Project Hello, I'm Hong
Engineering Manager with a passion for building products that people love. Canadian/Chinese with a background in HCI.
Currently
Playing TT
Cat lover
2 cats
About Me
Engineering Manager & Product Builder
With a background in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), I bridge the gap between technology and people. I'm passionate about creating intuitive, user-centered products that solve real problems.
As an Engineering Manager, I lead teams to build scalable, high-quality software while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation.
My Interests
Running Table Tennis Cats UX Design Product Strategy Team
Leadership
My Journey
Master's in HCI
University of Manitoba
Software Engineer
Business Consulting, Starbucks, Microsoft, etc.
also, App developer
Engineering Manager
also, product builder
My Projects
Here are some of the products I've built and still alive.
App
FakeBlueScreen
A fake blue screen with progress. It gives you a legitimate excuse to procrastinate for a while, or forever, whatever you like.
WinUI3 C#
View Project App
FotoAssemblyLine Free
Apply filter, edit or watermark and process multiple images at once.
UWP C#
View Project I am in the process of trying to make some of my projects open source...
My Thoughts
Sharing learning and reflections on engineering, life, and everything in between.
Featured Series
How I Built MiniBreaks.io With AI
A comprehensive 10-part series documenting my journey of building a complete website using AI tools. Learn from real-world experience and practical solutions.
10-part series
Start Reading Coming Soon
Unnamed Novel about AI and a person
I am working on a novel that explores the relationship between AI and humanity, set in a near-future world. Stay tuned for updates!
?-part series
More thoughts and stories coming soon!
Let's Connect
I'd love to connect with fellow engineers, ping pong enthusiasts, and anyone interested in sharing life in Canada or the US. I am currently living in the Seattle metro area.