Chemist turned Cloud Engineer
Chemist
Technical Sales & Marketing
Cloud & DevOps
About
My love for technology started long before I ever had a formal job. Growing up in Hong Kong, I was the kid who enjoyed creating simple web games in PHP and CGI just for fun. Building things, solving puzzles, and experimenting with ideas has always been part of who I am.
I originally studied Chemistry at university in Hong Kong, but everything changed during an exchange semester at TUM in Germany. That experience wasn’t only about academics. I discovered new perspectives through the culture, the food, and even the beer. Traveling and meeting people from different backgrounds opened my mind and shaped how I approach challenges today.
When I entered the professional world, I naturally looked for ways to improve processes. I started automating tasks with VBA and later built workflows in Power Automate that saved my team hours of repetitive work. That was my turning point. I realized my passion was in using technology to simplify life and make things more efficient. Since then, I have focused on Cloud and DevOps, moving away from the lab bench and into building scalable infrastructure with tools like Terraform and Bicep.
I am a fast learner who continually explores new IT technologies. I dedicated two months to self-learning cloud computing and earned the AZ-104 certification on June 25. Afterwards, I expanded my skills by studying programming (with a focus on Python) and Terraform, achieving my Terraform Associate certification within a month.
Outside of tech, I enjoy bringing ideas to life with my 3D printer, whether it is a useful gadget or a custom design. Music is also a big part of my life. I play piano, keyboard, and guitar, which helps me relax and express creativity in a different way. I also enjoy hiking and camping, something that grew from weekends outdoors in Hong Kong. On quieter days, I like gaming on my Xbox, Switch, or even revisiting some retro classics. Cooking is another way I unwind and explore creativity.
Work Experience
Tools and Technologies
The tools and technologies I use to build and automate infrastructure.
Building in Public
My public GitHub contributions over the last 12 months, refreshed automatically.
@saviong
Public contributions, last 12 months
Check out my latest work
I build scalable, automated, and efficient solutions. The following projects demonstrate how I apply these concepts.
On My Bookshelf
A selection of insightful books that have influenced my perspective on technology, leadership, and society.
Leadership & Personal Growth
- 1
Way of the Warrior Kid (Series 1-4)
Jocko Willink
- 2
Atomic Habits
James Clear
- 3
Leadership Strategy and Tactics: Field Manual
Jocko Willink
Get in Touch
Want to chat? Feel free to reach out to me on LinkedIn and I'll respond when I can.
