Software engineer · Content creator
Engineer by day, creator by night.
About me
By day I'm a full-stack software engineer at Wayfair, building frontend experiences in React and TypeScript that millions of people use. By night (and weekends, and honestly any free moment) I'm a TikTok creator dragging my camera to restaurants, snorkel spots, concerts, and 54 countries worth of adventures.
I grew up half Chinese, which means I have strong opinions about congee and a genuine love for exploring how people live around the world. Growing up at the intersection of cultures gave me a curiosity that no passport can fully satisfy — 54 countries in and I'm still going. When I'm not coding or filming, I'm deep into an audiobook, training martial arts, or out on a walk with my dog — always with headphones in.
What I do
Software engineer by training. Creator by obsession.
Software Engineering
Full-stack engineer specializing in frontend. I spent 5 years as a software engineer at Wayfair shipping features used by millions — from cart experiences to design systems to A/B tests that moved real revenue. Currently contracting while I explore what's next.
Content Creation
San Diego-based TikTok creator making videos about travel, local food spots, snorkeling, concerts, and the little moments that make life interesting. Your overly friendly tour guide to wherever I end up next.
Writing
I don't write often, but when I do it's usually about something I lived through. A few essays on Medium — some personal, some from my CS days.
Get in touch
Whether it's a collab, a project, a brand deal, or just saying hi — my inbox is open. I'm always down to connect with interesting people doing interesting things.
✉ alexis.explored@gmail.com