Michael Hwang at a Custom Keyboard Meet Up Event in San Jose, CA

about

📱 I'm a UI-focused full-stack engineer currently seeking new opportunities to build web and mobile apps in London, UK.

💼 Most recently, I was a full-stack engineer at Apple for 3+ years, where I built internal automation tools using React, Next.js, and GraphQL. I also did a 3-month rotation with the AIML team, working on the Create ML App for macOS using Swift and SwiftUI.

Before Apple, I co-founded OpenMeal — a nonprofit platform that helped raise over $30,000 and facilitated 3,000+ meals for COVID-impacted individuals through our partnered restaurants.

🎓 I graduated from Columbia University in New York City in 2019 with a B.A. in Computer Science. I'm Korean-Canadian, but I've been living in the United States from 2013 ~ 2024. As of 2025, I'm based in London, UK!

🛠️ I love building things! Whether it's software, spreadsheets, or custom mechanical keyboards, I'm always tinkering with something. I'm particularly passionate about solving problems with joyful user experiences.

🏃🏻 When I'm not coding, you can find me training for marathons (I ran the 2018 NYC Marathon and 2016 SF Marathon!), jamming out to 80s ~ 90s rock, drum & bass, and everything from rap/hip-hop to Kpop.

I love to learn new things, travel the world and experience various cultures, and build software with awesome people :)