Mahatma Gandhi said, "happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony". My values center on a few areas: the relationships that shape my life, the habits that sustain my health, the work that lets me contribute something meaningful, and the personal growth that keeps me moving forward. These areas capture what I return to again and again: connection, well-being, impact, and continual learning.
It’s important to me that my software engineering career contributes to real-world impact. If you’re curious about how to approach high-impact work, I recommend exploring the non-profit 80,000 Hours. My engineering philosophy follows the spirit of Edsger Dijkstra and Leonardo da Vinci: simplicity is the highest form of quality. In becoming a better engineer, I focus on doing work that matters and leaning into my strengths. I’m comfortable working across languages, technologies, and problem domains, and I can take on the roles a team needs—whether leading a group or contributing individually.
You can find my writings on Substack, and my code on GitHub. If you’d like to get in touch, feel free to email martinwiu@proton.me.