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    Posted on December 31, 2020January 8, 2021 Reflections

    2019-2020: Moving Down the Stack

     Two years ago, I reflected on my experiences developing software from 2017-2018. This is a continuation to that post as I reflect on my learning... Read more

    Posted on November 19, 2020November 19, 2020 Tech

    How to Build an Embedded Linux Distribution for Raspberry Pi (Part 1: Intro)

    In this tutorial series, we will show you how to set up your own embedded Linux distribution for the Raspberry Pi 3B. We assume you’re... Read more

    Posted on May 13, 2019May 13, 2019 Tech

    C++ Templates and Java Generics: Two different approaches to generic programming

    Intro Generic programming is the ability to abstract away concrete types and was first introduced in the 1970s. It facilitates code maintenance, reduces redundant code,... Read more

    Posted on May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 Reflections

    Midnight Reflection: Complacency and Competency

    Complacency and competency are two sides of the same coin. The more skilled we are, we the more likely we are to become too satisfied... Read more

    4b term overview
    Posted on April 28, 2019May 4, 2019 UWaterloo

    4B Term Overview

    These past four months marked my final term studying at the University of Waterloo. I feel both nostalgic and sad knowing that this is the... Read more

    Feds Students' Council
    Posted on April 13, 2019December 11, 2020 Reflections UWaterloo

    Finished a 1-year stint as a student representative: Reflections on campus politics, Federation of Students

    (*Image of Students’ Council [above] is courtesy of the Federation of Students) In May 2018, at the start of my 4A term, I was elected... Read more

    Posted on March 26, 2019April 23, 2019 UWaterloo

    Valedictorian Speech

    Why make a bid to become the valedictorian? I frequently skipped classes, vented about poor lecture quality, and my friends joked that my catchphrase was... Read more

    Posted on March 22, 2019April 23, 2019 UWaterloo

    Reflections on Finding a Full Time Job

    After my internship at LinkedIn ended, I decided to look for full-time jobs in Canada to live closer with my girlfriend. In late December, I... Read more

    Posted on December 31, 2018December 11, 2020 Reflections

    Two Years Later: From Silicon Valley Startup to Silicon Valley Giant

     Two years ago, I reflected on my experiences developing software from 2014-2016. This is a continuation to that post as I reflect on my learning... Read more

    Posted on August 30, 2018April 23, 2019 UWaterloo

    4A Term Overview

    Intro In less than a year, the class of ECE2019 will be graduating from UWaterloo. We’re already on the homestretch, just one final lap left.... Read more

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