Embracing Polymathy: A Journey of Self-Discovery
Embracing Polymathy: A Journey of Self-Discovery
To become a polymath, I need to understand myself as much as I need to learn new things. Experts from different fields are helpful, but the real work begins with self-assessment.
When I explore new topics, knowing my own strengths and weaknesses is critical. Connecting complex ideas across various subjects demands not just information, but also clear self-awareness and a realistic view of what I can do.
My approach isn’t just about gaining skills. It’s about combining external learning with internal self-discovery. This blend guides my journey forward. My aim is to gain practical understanding and personal insight, not just facts.
The joy of my life is seeing people happy when they use my product.
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 accelerating program and then succeeded in raising €1.3M in pre-seed.
- Zero to One, Built business generating €4k MRR in 7 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.
