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Embracing Polymathy: A Journey of Self-Discovery

Choosing to become a polymath isn’t just about learning different things; it’s about deeply understanding myself. While working with experts from different fields is important, the real journey begins within.

As I explore the vast world of knowledge, I’ve realized that knowing my own strengths and weaknesses is key. Tackling complex ideas and finding connections between different fields requires not just knowledge, but also self-awareness and honesty about my capabilities.

For me, this journey is about more than just collecting skills from various disciplines. It’s a balance between learning from the outside world and understanding who I am on the inside. This blend of discovery—both outward and inward—is what guides me forward. It’s not just about becoming knowledgeable, but about creating a personal, meaningful path to wisdom.

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My Journey

  • Serve Military Duty in the Special Forces, instilling in me discipline, resilience, and a profound sense of duty.
  • Adventurous Chapter in Sydney, Australia, arriving with neither language skills nor money, driven by the goal of securing tuition fees for college and learning the language.
  • Volunteer Math Teacher for students from less fortunate families, a commitment to community.
  • Graduate BSc (Mechanical Engineering) at SKKU (South Korea), dean’s list.
  • Worked as a Research Engineer at Hyundai Motors, exploring the transformative role of data science in electric vehicle manufacturing.
  • Completed an MSc in Robotics as Top at RWTH Aachen University (Germany), blending academic pursuits with professional experience.
  • Publish research paper “Deep Aerial Mapper“ alongside my thesis supervisor, contributing to advancements in both academic research and real-world applications.
  • The entrepreneurial journey began with the foundation of a startup, selected by Techstars program and then succeeded in raising 1.3 Million Euros in pre-seed.
    • Zero to One, My startup swiftly achieved a $4k MRR in seven months,
    • My narrative has been listed as the top story by HRDK (Human Resources Development Service of Korea). (Published in Korean.)
    • Laser-focus on building a business that matters, beyond Product Market Fit and scaling.
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