Software Engineering
Software Engineering
Full-stack development with React, Node, Python, and C++. Production automation, data pipelines, and developer tools.
What I Do
I work at the intersection of engineering and visual storytelling — building the tools, systems, and images that keep productions moving.
Cinematography
Cinematography
Directing photography for narrative, commercial, and documentary projects. Texture-driven lighting, multi-camera coverage, and agile on-set workflows.
Systems & Hardware
Systems & Hardware
Custom control surfaces, wireless video infrastructure, motion control, IoT sensor networks, and reverse engineering.
CV
CV
Education, teaching, service, and research contributions across science and the arts.
Contact
Contact
Connect for shoots, collaborative builds, or systems consulting. Based in California; traveling often.
Featured Projects
Short Film — Talk to Mama
A narrative short following a young woman navigating disclosure and identity within a strict Asian household—first as an aspiring filmmaker challenging her parents' expectations, and later as a queer woman asserting her autonomy. The visual approach emphasizes emotional restraint and escalation, using contrast, proximity, and controlled movement to support performance and tension.
Talk to Mama
Shot July 2025
Short Film — Couple's Argument
A narrative short examining conflict and compromise between two partners with opposing lifestyles—one structured and career-focused, the other unstructured and homebound. Shot entirely within a small basement apartment, the visual approach relied on precise blocking, simulated window light, and creative rigging to expand a confined space. Integrated controlled camera movement, including a top-down sequence, to externalize tension and evolving power dynamics.
Couple's Argument
Shot April 2025
Doc Series — Harvard Arts
Shot a multi-episode documentary series following Harvard performing arts ensembles on tour across 10 countries. Operated solo in rapidly changing environments, balancing vérité cinematography with clean lav and boom capture while working unobtrusively in live performance and behind-the-scenes settings. Delivered same-day selects to editorial via a streamlined proxy workflow, supporting fast-turnaround storytelling across locations.
Harvard Arts
Shot January – March 2024
Visual Approach
I prioritize naturalism and presence over spectacle, shaping images that support people and story without drawing attention to the camera. My approach favors available light and subtle augmentation, preserving the integrity of real environments while maintaining visual clarity and emotional tone—while remaining flexible enough to lean into contrast or emphasis when the story calls for it.
Classical Performance Capture
In addition to narrative and documentary cinematography, I specialize in high-end classical music recording and performance capture. My work includes orchestral, operatic, and chamber productions, combining cinematic visuals with meticulous, performance-grade audio workflows.
As a classically trained musician, I bring an informed understanding of musical structure, rehearsal process, and performance dynamics to both sound and image capture. This work emphasizes precision, restraint, and deep respect for live, non-repeatable performance environments—skills that directly inform my approach to documentary and narrative filmmaking.
Selected Credits
- To Be Seen — Micro-short (DP, Sound Mixer, Editor) — Winner, Rabbit Hole Distillery Film Festival, 1st Prize.
- The Unknowable — Opera (DP, Sound Mixer, Editor) — Multicam world premiere of acclaimed operatic ballet in a historic venue.
- OUT: An Asian American Musical — Musical Theater (DP) — Multicam world premiere; semifinalist, Eugene O’Neill National Music Theater Conference.
- Ouroboros — Short Film (DP, Sound Mixer) — Psychological short, Best Sound (local student fest).
Ready Kit (Selected)
- Cameras: Cinema and mirrorless camera systems for single- and multi-camera production, including RED and Canon RF Cinema systems (matched multi-camera setups available).
- Lenses: Cinema zooms and primes, plus modern photo zooms (Fujinon Cabrio 19–90, DZOFilm Vespid primes, Canon RF zoom lenses).
- Camera support & movement: Tripods, sliders, cranes, Easyrig, shoulder rigs, and wireless follow focus for handheld, tripod, and controlled movement.
- Monitoring & wireless video: Professional on-set monitoring for operators, directors, and clients using SmallHD monitors (7″ and 17″) and Teradek wireless video (short+long range).
- Production sound: Sound Devices field recorders; professional digital and analog wireless systems (Shure Axient, Lectrosonics); premium boom and lavalier microphones (Schoeps, Sennheiser, Sanken, DPA).
- Timecode & sync: Full timecode workflow with Denecke slate and multiple lockable timecode generators with camera-specific cabling.
- Lighting & grip: Compact RGB and daylight LED fixtures, modifiers, C-stands, and V-mount power for interviews, narrative, and live performance.
- Aerial: FAA-compliant drone capture using DJI Mavic-class platforms.
Featured Builds
DJI Ronin Gimbal Control Surface
Portable multi-camera PTZ system that makes DJI Ronin gimbals a scalable, low-cost alternative to traditional broadcast rigs. Supports a wide range of cameras with networked joystick control, presets, and Stream Deck operation across multiple units.
C++ 84.6%
C 15.4%
Dry Cleaning POS
Self-hosted point-of-sale and operations system for a local dry cleaning chain, replacing legacy software with a resilient local stack on an inexpensive Mac mini. Uses macOS automation for nightly restarts, backups, and unattended recovery, while supporting kiosk intake, staff order tracking, and real-time status across an isolated network—optimized for reliability and graceful degradation without cloud dependency.
HTML 68.6%
Python 17.4%
TeX 13.5%
Other 0.5%
Wireless Timecode Reverse Engineering
Reverse-engineered a family of wireless SMPTE timecode devices to enable reliable third‑party integration, exposing live sync data and pairing behavior so crews can bridge timecode into custom tools and workflows.
Python 88.8%
Swift 5.4%
Shell 5%
DTrace 0.8%
Wireless Video Village Router
Custom router stack that feeds director monitors, integrates camera telemetry, and syncs script notes over a secure mesh. Designed for minimal setup with color-coded ports and automated conflict checks.
Python 100%
Canon CCU Control Bridge
Custom CCU that re-exposes Canon’s legacy extension system as a modern control bridge, enabling deterministic, tactile multi-camera control across mixed-generation bodies in live production environments.
C++ 65.2%
HTML 15%
Python 12.5%
C 7.3%
Zoom Automation & Presence Monitor
Browser-driven automation system built during the COVID transition to virtual classes and study spaces. Scraped live participant presence from the Zoom web client to power shared “common rooms” with join notifications, plus an unattended automation layer for joining meetings, detecting breakout rooms, monitoring participants, and exiting sessions as calls wound down.
Python 100%
Workflow Utilities
Battery & Media Tracker
Automates QR-based check-in/out for batteries and media cards. Sends text nudges when levels run low and logs cycle counts for maintenance planning.
Call Sheet Sync
Converts call sheets into searchable crew updates with auto time-zone adjustments for traveling productions. Keeps departments aligned without inbox overload.
Audio Bag Telemetry
Low-power sensor package that streams RF levels and record status from the mixer bag to a companion iPad app, plus custom wireless run/stop for reliable remote triggering.
Toolbox
- Core languages: Python, C/C++, Java, HTML/CSS, MATLAB, SystemVerilog
- ML & vision: machine learning, computer vision, NLP
- Hardware: MCU programming & JTAG/SWD flashing, FPGA development, nanofabrication, circuit design
- CAD & simulation: SolidWorks, MOE, circuit simulation tools
- Hardware analysis: logic analyzers, hardware packet sniffing, protocol analysis tools
Experience
May 2024–Present
Software & Hardware Engineer, Self-Employed
Build bespoke software and custom electronics for production workflows — remote multi-camera control systems, ML-based autofocus tools, wireless video infrastructure, and post-production pipeline tools for clients including startups and nonprofits.
USA
May 2024–Present
Cinematographer & Audio Engineer, Self-Employed
Deliver end-to-end visual and sound production for clients including the Metropolitan Opera, municipal governments, and startups. Direct photography and mix location audio for narrative, commercial, and documentary projects.
USA
Feb–May 2024
Contract Software Engineer, Growth Team, LayerN
Developed a custom Telegram client and chatbot that automated user engagement workflows, surfaced crypto product inquiries, and notified acquisition teams. Conducted blockchain data analysis to uncover usage patterns for growth strategies.
Remote
Sep 2023–May 2024
Documentary Filmmaker & Audio Engineer, Harvard Office of the Arts
Directed, filmed, and mixed audio for documentary and narrative projects covering performing arts organizations, including international tour coverage across multiple countries.
Cambridge, MA & Global
May 2023–Jan 2024
Founding Engineer, Stealth Climate Technology Startup
Created machine learning models to analyze drone imagery for deforestation monitoring and carbon mass estimation, advancing environmental impact assessments.
San Francisco, CA
Jun–Aug 2021
ECAD Engineering Intern, Autodesk
Implemented Fusion 360 Electrical features derived from EAGLE workflows, optimized C++ performance, and shipped a CLI-driven circuit netlist generator to improve electrical design productivity.
San Francisco, CA
Jan 2020–Jun 2022
Undergraduate Researcher, Harvard Whitesides Research Group
Developed web-scraping and NLP tools to analyze chemical data for THC product research and built computational models simulating high-temperature e-cigarette reactions.
Cambridge, MA
Education
2019–2023
Harvard University
Electrical Engineering, Chemistry & Physics, Music
Cambridge, MA
2016–2019
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Viola Performance, Piano Performance
San Francisco, CA
2015–2019
Lowell High School
Valedictorian
San Francisco, CA
Teaching
2024–Present
AI & ML Instructor, Inspirit AI
Teach advanced machine learning concepts to high school students worldwide, leading intensive courses and guiding project-based work spanning NLP for finance and astrophysical object detection.
Remote & Global
2021–2023
Teaching Fellow, Harvard University
Led sections, office hours, and guest lectures. Designed assessments and earned multiple departmental commendations.
- Quantum Mechanics
- Statistical Mechanics
- Thermodynamics
- Computational Physics
- Laboratory Electronics
- Intro to Computer Science
Cambridge, MA
Awards & Honors
Service & Leadership
2021
Jefferson Award for Public Service
2021
Harvard Undergraduate Council — Eliot House Representative
2019
President's Volunteer Service Award (Gold)
Teaching & Research
2023
Harvard Certificate of Distinction in Teaching
2022
Harvard Quantum Initiative Fellowship
Recognition & Media
2023
Harvard's "15 Most Interesting Seniors"
2019
San Francisco Mayor's Certificate of Honor
Languages & Work Authorization
Languages
English
French
Cantonese
Mandarin
Work Authorization
U.S., French, Spanish, and U.K. passports
Hong Kong residency
Availability
Regular travel across the West and East Coasts and available worldwide. U.S., E.U., and U.K. passports with Hong Kong residency for international work. Short-notice availability for priority shoots; larger projects benefit from 2–4 weeks lead time.
Comfortable running virtual pre-production — scout calls, lighting diagrams, and tech walkthroughs via Zoom with shared shot planners and Miro boards.