THE STORY
How I Got Here | 私の旅
🎮The Beginning
I was 12, glued to my computer, watching YouTube tutorials on how to make games. I had this crazy idea that I could build my own version of the games I loved playing. Spoiler: my first game was terrible. But something clicked.
That feeling when your code actually works? When you fix a bug you've been staring at for hours? I was hooked. Fast forward 10 years, and I'm still chasing that feeling every single day.
🚀The Leap
At 17, I made one of the biggest decisions of my life: I left traditional school to pursue a Diploma in Computer Science. People thought I was crazy. Maybe I was. But I knew sitting in a classroom learning things I could teach myself wasn't for me.
That decision changed everything. I dove deep into software development, systems design, and actually building things people could use. No regrets.
🇯🇵The Now
Four years into my professional career, 17 projects delivered, and I'm living in Tokyo doing what I love. I work with clients globally while experiencing one of the most incredible cities on Earth.
My days are a mix of solving complex automation puzzles, building web applications that don't suck, and constantly learning new tech. The job never gets boring because technology never stops evolving.
And yeah, I'm that person who automates everything. If I have to do something manually twice, I'm already thinking about how to build a script for it.
What I'm Up To| 現在
Here's what's occupying my brain space right now:
Going Deep on AI/ML
I'm obsessed with TensorFlow.js right now. The idea that you can run neural networks entirely in the browser without any server? Mind-blowing. Building computer vision apps that process everything client-side means better privacy and zero server costs. Win-win.
Leveling Up Cloud Skills
AWS is massive, and I'm working through it systematically. Serverless architecture, Lambda functions, automated deployments - the whole ecosystem. The goal? Build systems that scale without me having to babysit servers at 3 AM.
Building Free Tools
Not everything has to make money. I'm creating tools like CareerLift and Background Remover because I believe good technology should be accessible to everyone. If I can save someone $50/month on a subscription they can't afford, that's a win.
The Human Side| 心
I promise I'm not just a code-writing robot. Here's what actually makes me, me.
🇯🇵Living the Tokyo Dream
Moving to Tokyo was one of those "why not?" decisions that turned out to be one of my best. This city is wild - you can go from a 400-year-old temple to a robot cafe in 10 minutes.
Working from my apartment here while collaborating with clients globally is surreal. I'll be debugging code at midnight with a Sydney client, then wake up and grab 7-Eleven breakfast like it's totally normal (because it is).
Pro tip: Japanese convenience stores are better than most restaurants back home. Fight me on this.
⚡My Approach to Work
I have this thing where I can't stand inefficiency. If I see someone doing something manually that could be automated, it physically hurts me a little. That's probably why I ended up specializing in automation.
My philosophy: Write code like the next person reading it knows where you live. Clean, simple, documented. Future you (and future developers) will thank you.
I've spent way too many hours cursing at poorly documented code to ever inflict that on someone else.
❤️What I Actually Care About
Not everything needs to be monetized. Some of the best things I've built are completely free. Background Remover, CareerLift - these exist because I saw a problem and thought "I bet I could fix that."
Technology should help everyone, not just people with money. If I can build a free tool that saves someone from paying $50/month for a subscription they can't afford, that's worth more to me than any paycheck.
Hot take: Open source and free tools are the future. Gatekeeping knowledge behind paywalls is lame.
☕Real Talk
I'm not some coding prodigy who never struggles. I Google things constantly. I debug for hours. I build features that don't work and have to start over. That's just part of the job.
The difference between a junior and senior developer isn't that seniors don't make mistakes - it's that we've made so many mistakes that we know how to fix them faster.
Also, coffee. Lots of coffee. Tokyo has some incredible coffee shops.
Random Things About Me
| 豆知識
Gaming Was My Gateway
Wanted to make games, ended up making everything else. No regrets though - debugging code is just as addictive as gaming.
Remote Since Before COVID
Been fully remote since 2020. Zoom calls from Tokyo to Sydney at 2 AM? Just another Tuesday for me.
Ramen Enthusiast
Living in Tokyo means I've tried more ramen shops than I can count. Still haven't found a bad one. Seriously.
Phone Full of Dev Tools
I have more coding apps than social media apps on my phone. This is either dedication or a problem.
Lo-Fi Coding Sessions
Can't code without music. Lo-fi beats are my productivity hack. Sometimes I spend more time finding the perfect playlist than actually coding.
Debug Walking
When stuck on a bug, I go for a walk. 80% of the time, the solution hits me before I get back to my desk.
Technology Stack | 技術
Modern tools and technologies I use to build production systems
Frontend
Backend & Database
DevOps & Cloud
Automation & AI
Impact & Results | 実績
Measurable outcomes from projects delivered
Automation, web apps, and integrations
Building production systems
Through automation solutions
For clients through automation
So that's me.
Just a 22-year-old developer in Tokyo who loves building things that work, helping people, and probably drinking too much coffee.
If you've got a project that needs automating, a system that needs building, or just want to chat about code, I'm always up for it.
Let's build something cool together 🚀
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