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Based in Seattle, WA

Hi, I'm Yitaek.

I'm a software engineer who builds the platforms underneath things: from an IoT platform serving millions of sensors to AI agent frameworks on the AI/Data team at NYDIG, part of Stone Ridge Holdings Group. I also write about Kubernetes, platforms and AI agents, and I'm always planning the next trip.

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59countries
& counting5 continents

Career

Where I've worked

  1. Software Engineer · NYDIG

    – Now · New York

    Building AI agent frameworks and data platforms on the AI/Data team at NYDIG, part of Stone Ridge Holdings Group.

    • AI agent frameworks
    • Data platform
    • Platform engineering

  2. Sr. Software Engineer · Axoni

    – · New York

    Responsible for the end to end management of all production and client facing Axoni blockchain infrastructure for the capital markets industry.

    • Blockchain infra
    • Production ops
    • Capital markets

  3. Founding Engineer · Leverege

    – · Washington, DC

    Architected and built the Leverege IoT platform on Docker and Kubernetes, serving data from millions of sensors on AWS and GCP.

    • Platform engineering
    • Kubernetes
    • AWS
    • GCP
    • IoT

  4. CEO · ViFlex

    – · Durham, NC

    Designed and manufactured self-adjustable eyeglasses for the visually impaired in developing countries.

    • Hardware
    • Social venture
    • Founder

  5. B.S.E., Electrical/Computer & Biomedical Engineering · Duke University

    – · Durham, NC

    Graduated magna cum laude.

    • ECE
    • BME
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About

Engineer, writer, explorer.

Besides writing code, I enjoy learning about new tech and breaking down complicated topics into simple terms. If you have an exciting project or product, I'm always happy to explore ways to collaborate, whether that's writing tutorials, an interview, or regular deep-dive consulting sessions.

Outside of work, I'm always planning my next trip. I'm no fancy travel influencer, but I love exploring new cultures and places and trying new foods around the world. I've also done my fair share of service trips and voluntourism, and I'd love to chat about that any time.

Fun fact: Google “Duke basketball teletubby.”

Writing

Latest writing

All posts on Medium

Travel

59 countries,
5 continents.

Oceania, I'm coming for you. Spin the globe and collect the passport stamps.

Explore my travels
Countries visited, by continent
  • Europe21 / 44
  • Asia16 / 48
  • North America12 / 23
  • Africa8 / 54
  • South America2 / 12
  • Oceanianext?

Contact

Let's talk.

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