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Dispatches on coding, AI and infinite side projects.

Software EngineerยทMusic ProducerยทDJยทAmateur Chef

Alex TongSoftware engineer for more than half a decade, shipping product with 12+ hours a day. Previously @ , currently @ . I write about engineering, AI, the tech industry from my own lens, and all of my random side projects. Currently creating a soda, building a video game, and making music under SUIMA, all shipped with the help of Claude.

What people sayWork with me โ†’
โ€œOne of the key technical drivers behind our organization's adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices.โ€
Zhe (Ronny) Wang
Zhe (Ronny) Wang
Senior Software Engineer at The New York Times
โ€œConsistently impressed by his ability to provide creative solutions for complex problems.โ€
Yash Walankar
Yash Walankar
Software Engineer at Amazon
โ€œAlex's code is always well-documented, easily maintainable, and performance-optimized.โ€
Jason Chen
Jason Chen
Senior Software Engineer at Amazon
โ€œMy confidence and capabilities in both coding and system design interviews increased dramatically.โ€
McLean Cozine
McLean Cozine
Coaching Student - Data Structures & Algorithms
โ€œHe is able to break down every single problem and explain them in an effortless style.โ€
Victoria Delgado
Coaching Student - Data Structures & Algorithms
001The Dispatch
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He works the night shift on the reading list.

002The Workshop

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