justinyee17

Software engineer volunteer and contributor for nonprofits, working retail, and a few personal projects, too. (The chronic fatigue is real.) I also write my thoughts in blog format, and am trying to write fiction. Music production in FL Studio, a strange fixation on outer space... I really start and stop too many hobbies.

I graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor's in Computer Science. Unfortunately, I struggled to enter the industry and have still not landed a software job 3 years later. The feeling of constant blame, endless applying, and not being wanted - it brought me to the brink.

Writing my thoughts and discovering other places to contribute to saved my life. It took ages to find where I was wanted, and to better control my destiny. But it seems like I'm back on track.

I work as a Shift Lead in retail, and it's been mostly great, though due to relocation, I'm about to be back on the job market. This was a life-changing experience, for sure, though.

I mainly volunteered for nonprofits as a software engineer starting in 2023 - wildlife conservation, a food bank, and civic/democratic tech. I'm always seeking more opportunities to help great causes - if there's anything I have too much of, it's time.

With more experience under my belt, I'm able to build what I always wanted to. Currently, I have two main projects - Retconn Collaborative platform, a writer's critique and story sharing site.

Also in the works is The Aegis Directive, a story-driven anime environmental cleanup platform. Weird combination, I know. I think it'll work, though.

2017 was a bit of a personal renaissance year, as that's the year I started all of my writing, music production, and drawn art endeavors. 8 years later, I still haven't reached my dream, but I'm getting closer every day.

I'm always seeking more connections and learn about others' stories. Please reach out for any inquiries or conversations. And heck, a tech job wouldn't hurt... wink wink.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-b-yee Personal site: justinyee.net