Software developer, travel enthusiasts and professional dreamer.
I’m Gan — a software developer, designer, and entrepreneur based in California. I love creating technologies that blend utility with beauty, building tools that are both deeply functional and a joy to use. Right now, my focus is in AI and entertainment design, where art and engineering intersect. My lifelong goal is to help bring General Artificial Intelligence to life — and to witness its birth within my lifetime.





I love traveling internationally. There's something magical about being on the road — hopping between cities, wandering through landmarks, and people-watching from a café window on a busy street. Every trip leaves behind memories that make each year feel richer and more colorful. Even the logistics — visas, itineraries, endless checklists — feel worthwhile because the anticipation is part of the adventure.
I keep a map covered in travel pins and photo albums filled with printed memories. Watching both of them fill up over time is deeply rewarding — a visual record of my life's journeys. So far, I've been to all seven continents and both polar regions, where I also discovered my passion for wildlife photography.
Beyond travel, I love learning new things. Mastering new skills keeps me curious, grounded, and inspired. I'm an Advanced PADI-certified scuba diver currently working toward becoming a Scuba Master, exploring the hidden beauty of the underwater world. I'm also training to become a recreational pilot and getting licensed for skydiving — chasing both freedom and adrenaline in the skies.
I used to ski, but lately I've switched to snowboarding. I still fall more often than I'd like, but every lesson gets me a little closer to carving down those mountains with ease. For me, every skill, every journey, is a new way to explore — the world, and myself.
Work
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- OpenAI
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- Member of Technical Staff
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- Staff Software Engineer
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- YouTube
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- Software Engineer
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- Apple
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- Machine Learning Co-Op
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Education
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- Stanford University
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- Advanced Software Systems
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- Harvard Business School
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- Alternative Investment Certificate
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- University of California, Berkeley
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- B.A. Computer Science
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- Udacity
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- Deep Learning Nanodegree
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- Wharton School of Business
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- Business & Finance Specializations
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