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

  1. Company
    OpenAI
    Role
    Member of Technical Staff
    Date
  2. Company
    Google
    Role
    Staff Software Engineer
    Date
  3. Company
    YouTube
    Role
    Software Engineer
    Date
  4. Company
    Apple
    Role
    Machine Learning Co-Op
    Date
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Education

  1. Education
    Stanford University
    Role
    Advanced Software Systems
    Date
  2. Education
    Harvard Business School
    Role
    Alternative Investment Certificate
    Date
  3. Education
    University of California, Berkeley
    Role
    B.A. Computer Science
    Date
  4. Education
    Udacity
    Role
    Deep Learning Nanodegree
    Date
  5. Education
    Wharton School of Business
    Role
    Business & Finance Specializations
    Date