About Me

Hi, I'm Barry — a software engineer and builder based in Los Angeles, currently pursuing my Master's in Computer Science at USC. I work on systems that need to scale, interfaces that need to feel right, and problems that don't have obvious solutions yet.

My professional focus is on full-stack development, data analysis and ETL, and the occasional frontend challenge. I also have a strong interest in product design and app experiences, and I'm eager to grow toward a Product Manager role in the future. I care about performance, maintainability, and building products that people actually use.

Outside of work and study, you'll probably find me swimming, on a golf course, or reading Agatha Christie's detective novels.

Barry at the beach

What I Work With

Backend

  • Python (FastAPI)
  • Node.js / TypeScript
  • PostgreSQL, Redis
  • Docker, Kubernetes

Frontend

  • React / Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Vue.js (learning)

Tools & Platforms

  • AWS / Vercel
  • GitHub
  • Figma (learning)
  • VS Code / Cursor

Currently

💼Pursuing Master's in Computer Science at USC

📚Reading: Les Misérables

🎯Learning Vue.js and using Figma

🏊Swimming, golfing, and solving detective mysteries

This Site

Built with Next.js 14 (App Router), TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and Contentlayer for MDX content. Custom dark theme with orange accents for a unique visual identity.

Hosted on Vercel. Custom font: Birthlong. Code highlighting: Rehype Pretty Code.