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MiniBreaks Pivot: From Wellness to Micro-Apps
Why I pivoted MiniBreaks into a weekly micro-app experiment, and how I structured AI roles to ship one tiny app every week.
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Hong
Engineering Lead · HCI · Product Builder
I build things that solve real problems for real people.
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Projects
What I Build
Products I've shipped that are live and serving users. Every one started with a real problem.
Writing
What I Think
Ideas on product design, engineering with AI, and rethinking how software should work.
BLOG
Why Do I Build NoCloud Chat
Why I built a local-first chat app with no registration and no cloud dependency.
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Mosaic: From App Stores to App Flows
A vision that replaces app stores with seamless, context-aware app flows.
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How I Built MiniBreaks.io With AI
The full story of building a complete website with AI from idea to deployment.
Read SeriesMore articles in the works — stay tuned.
Background
The Journey
With a Master's in Human-Computer Interaction, I bridge the gap between technology and people. I think like a product manager, build like an engineer, and always start with the user.
Master's in HCI
University of Manitoba
Where I learned that the best technology is invisible — it just works for people.
Software Engineer
Business Consulting · Starbucks · Microsoft
Shipped products at scale. Also built independent apps on the side — because I can't stop building.
Engineering Manager
Leading teams, still building products
I lead teams to build scalable software while fostering collaboration, learning, and a relentless focus on the user.
Life
Beyond the Code
When I'm not building products or leading teams, you'll find me running trails around the Seattle area, playing table tennis (still learning — still improving), or being bossed around by Melody and Otto.
In loving memory of Melody. You are deeply missed and always in our hearts.
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Let's Talk
I'd love to connect with fellow engineers, product enthusiasts, or anyone who just wants to say hi. Currently in the Seattle metro area.