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I'm a Software Engineer bringing UI/UX to life to help people live and work better. I previously had 10 years of healthcare and biotech experience as a lab scientist with an MS in Healthcare Administration (MHA) before the career change. My bold career move turned heads in the tech industry, landing me guest spots on several tech podcasts/interviews: ⭐ 362: Transitioning into a Career in Tech with Vanessa Vun https://open.spotify.com/episode/3g1xiOOFz85jxd7MJzb6bh?si=JQAauyJGS3239dooM5GNOw ⭐ Breaking into Tech: Self-Taught Success Stories with Vanessa and Wilfredo #203 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7owjTZsd50n53rOSWOIWkz?si=6effd3bca030420d&nd=1&dlsi=e8426e134ec946d9 ⭐ Self-Taught Devs #22: “Pivoting Your Strategy with Vanessa Vun” https://open.spotify.com/episode/1EBOZZa1MP8ARYwrZrqiJJ?si=5458055be34f476a ⭐ WWCode Career Nav #55: “How Open Source Can Help Elevate the Careers of Those Who Have Been Historically Marginalized” https://www.womenwhocode.com/blog/career-nav-55-how-open-source-can-help-elevate-the-careers-of-those-who-have-been-historically-marginalized/ ⭐ Scrimba #126: “From Lab Coat to Code: Vanessa's Path from Lab Scientist to Developing Lab Software” https://scrimba.com/podcast/from-lab-coat-to-code-vanessas-path-from-lab-scientist-to-developing-lab-software/ ⭐ #TechTank🐟's "I made it through the HELLSCAPE that is job search" Part 2 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/chris-ty-kim_techtank-hellscape-event-part-2-poster-activity-7091827332973268993-YV6a ⭐ CodeNewbie S25E3: “Self-Taught Coding Stories of a Former Lab Scientist” https://www.codenewbie.org/podcast/self-taught-coding-stories-of-an-former-lab-scientist ⭐ Self-Taught Devs #68: "Starting your first Software Engineer position with Vanessa Vun" https://open.spotify.com/episode/1gHklsm6c8whxjCSufHxM5?si=4891c81093c7477a ⭐️ Develop Yourself #130: “From Lab Scientist to Software Engineer at 35: Vanessa Vun Shares A Unique Strategy for Changing Careers” https://open.spotify.com/episode/5X4pUlPylLo0tJgdwJ8eTN?si=mOtAP2w-RVe0zrHN_q5Wtg I also held a tech talks at coding bootcamps (Parsity, Hackbright). Outside work, I enjoy K-dramas/K-variety/K-pop, rock climbing, weightlifting, and DIY projects. I strongly believe in work-life balance and finding ways to pursue my personal goals and professional passions with equal zeal.