💭 For me, 42 means… freedom and direction. After graduating with a degree in mechatronics engineering, I felt stuck, pressured to find a job in a field I wasn’t passionate about. I took a step back to figure out what I wanted, and that’s when I discovered 42 Seoul. I loved the self-driven learning model and the freedom to carve my own path as a developer. 

🏆 Today, I am proud of… the community I’ve built through 42. I landed my current job thanks to a fellow 42 Seoul graduate who introduced me to the opportunity. Since then, I’ve been actively connecting with the network; that ongoing collaboration makes me proud to be part of 42.

💡 If I had to give one piece of advice, it would be… to follow your curiosity and build what excites you. I’m now working as an application software engineer, building a 3D CAD tool for dental implant planning. Outside of work, I use code to dive into my passion for baseball by creating tools that analyze stats automatically. Programming gives you the power to combine skill with passion, and that’s where the magic happens.

CONNECT WITH WOONGJAE

💡 Did you know? Wongjae is one of 42's Alumni Ambassadors, leading the Alumni community in Seoul!
If you have any ideas, suggestions, or questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to him.

If you're interested to become an Alumni Ambassador in your area, get in touch with us at alumni@42.fr.