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About

Building thoughtful software across backend, applied ML, and product, grounded in people and context.

Hey, I'm Leo, a third-year CS major at UCI. I build end-to-end software across backend and applied ML, with a focus on how it helps people. I believe the best engineering comes from understanding the human context, not just the technical constraints.

When I'm away from the terminal, I slow things down. I like taking photos with my Fujifilm X100V, playing sports when I'm convinced to play, mediating disputes between my two cats (Udon and Ramen), and attempting to not give away the win in Mahjong.

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Core Philosophies

Problems I care deeply about

Human-Centered Engineering

I try to design systems and workflows around real people first. Metrics matter, but they come second to usability, clarity, and how the product actually feels to use.

Performance with Purpose

I care about performance where users can feel it. I focus on reducing latency and complexity when it improves experience, not just to optimize for its own sake.

Ethical AI

I believe in building intelligent tools that empower human creativity and decision-making, ensuring technology serves people, not just algorithms.

What I'm Exploring

Fujifilm film simulations and visual storytelling
Real-time object detection and applied computer vision (YOLO)
Computer network architectures and protocols

Outside of Work

Cat dad to Udon & Ramen
Kpop enthusiast: aespa, NewJeans, and Hearts2Heart
Culinary competitions and cooking shows like “Culinary Class Wars”

Values

Be intentional with decisions, both technical and personal
Clarity over cleverness in code, design, and communication
Lead by action and follow through on commitments

Creative Pursuits

A visual journal

Ceramics

Car Photography

Architecture

Turtles

On Rotation

Get Up

NewJeans

Whiplash

Aespa

Buzz

Niki

Across the Spider-Verse

Metro Boomin

LEOSTWIN • in active development

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