The Sound of Innovation

When I first encountered a set of open-back planar headphones at an audio store, I couldn’t resist testing them with the CFA3 headphone amplifier. The experience was transformative – my favorite videogame soundtrack suddenly sounded as vivid as if I were playing it live on piano. But there was a problem: the CFA3 cost $3,995 and was the size of a desktop computer. Most people could never experience this level of audio quality.

This challenge became my obsession. The CFA3 used manually matched transistor pairs, which necessitated its bulk and price. I saw an opportunity to democratize high-fidelity audio. Through months of experimentation in my makeshift workshop (often working from 2 AM to dawn when the house was quiet), I revolutionized the design. By replacing through-hole components with surface-mount technology, utilizing dual transistors, and implementing multi-layer PCB design, I achieved the same -110dB THD+N performance at one-eighth the size and one-fiftieth the cost.

CFA3 Amplifier CFA Schematic

When I documented my breakthrough on audio forums, something unexpected happened. The CEO of Moondrop – the company behind those headphones – personally reached out to me. He shared that he’d founded Moondrop with a similar mission: making exceptional audio accessible to everyone. “Start your own amplifier brand,” he encouraged. That conversation crystallized my career vision.

With Moondrop CEO

Meeting with the Moondrop CEO at their headquarters

A Risk-Taker by Nature

My identity as an innovator and risk-taker extends beyond the workshop. As a PADI Master Scuba Diver, I’ve learned to embrace calculated risks. Thirty meters underwater, where the pressure quadruples and every decision matters, I’ve discovered that the most rewarding experiences often lie just beyond our comfort zones. Whether tracking manta rays in Bali’s depths or debugging a complex circuit at 3 AM, or reaching out to the CEO directly, I’ve learned that breakthrough innovations require both technical expertise and the courage to challenge conventions.

Dive Buddy Robot Underwater Adventure

What Makes Me Different

I’m not just an engineer who builds things; I’m someone who believes technology should enhance human experiences. Whether it’s developing an underwater robot companion for divers, or miniaturizing classic amplifier designs for modern audiophiles, I approach each project with the same philosophy: innovation should be accessible, practical, and transformative.

My Core Values:

  • Innovation with Purpose: Every project should solve real problems
  • Democratizing Technology: Making high-quality tech accessible to everyone
  • Calculated Risk-Taking: Pushing boundaries while maintaining safety
  • Community Building: Sharing knowledge and inspiring others

My Journey So Far:

  • 📚 Education: Georgia Tech ECE with Robotics minor
  • 🔧 Technical Skills: PCB design, embedded systems, analog circuits
  • 🌊 Adventures: 50+ dives, Master Scuba Diver certification
  • 📹 Content Creation: 1M+ views, 10K+ subscribers on Bilibili
  • 🏆 Achievements: VEX Global Finals, Diamond Challenge Runner-up
  • 💼 Professional: Moondrop contracted reviewer, $1000+ in product sales

“A lot can go wrong on a dive, in an experiment, or anywhere else, for that matter. But a lot can also go right.” - My personal philosophy

Ready to dive deeper into my projects? Check out my Technical Portfolio or download my Resume.