about
Personal information and background about Michael Hwang
📱 I'm a UI-focused full-stack engineer currently seeking new opportunities to build web and mobile apps.
💼 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 since 2013. As of 2020, I am based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
🛠️ I love building things! Whether it's web or iOS applications, custom mechanical keyboards, or exploring new tech stacks, I'm always tinkering with something. I'm particularly passionate about UI/UX design and creating 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 Japanese city pop.
I love to learn new things, challenge myself to new heights, travel the world, and build products with great user experiences. :)