Hey! I’m Dave β€” I study, design, and build intelligent software.

Hey! I’m Dave β€” I study, design, and build intelligent software.

I’m a product engineer who studies and builds systems that go beyond mere optimization. I explore human-to-human interactions to uncover challenges where software can drive meaningful change, enriching and augmenting human experiences. Ultimately, I curate and humanize technology to deliver thoughtful, human-centered solutions.

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engineering

ux research

everything

selected works

engineering

ux research

everything

About

I'm currently a Data Science Fellow and Research Assistant at Brown University. Previously, I worked as a User Experience Researcher and Software Engineer, contributing to the growth of various startups. I have also led engineering teams at Brown: Brown Entrepreneurship Program(EP), Brown-RISD XR, and Brown-RISD STEAM.

If you’re part of the Brown or RISD communities, I encourage you to support Hander!

If you’re part of the Brown or RISD communities, I encourage you to support Hander!

Background

I grew up in South Korea, where I pursued design with the goal of becoming an architect. However, in high school, I discovered my passion for the intersection of design and computer science. I was captivated by the scalability and impact of well-engineered digital products, as well as the fast-paced development cycles that bring ideas to life.

Outside of work, I am:

  • An architecture nerd who’s low-key jealous of how architects design timeless spaces.

  • A CrossFitter who lifts, a chef who dabbles in Korean food wizardry, and a wannabe barista(SCA candidate).

  • Oh, and I used to be Ski Patrolβ€”basically a snow superhero, no cape required ;)

Outside of work, I am:

  • An architecture nerd who’s low-key jealous of how architects design timeless spaces.

  • A CrossFitter who lifts, a chef who dabbles in Korean food wizardry, and a wannabe barista(SCA candidate).

  • Oh, and I used to be Ski Patrolβ€”basically a snow superhero, no cape required ;)

Outside of work, I am:

  • An architecture nerd who’s low-key jealous of how architects design timeless spaces.

  • A CrossFitter who lifts, a chef who dabbles in Korean food wizardry, and a wannabe barista(SCA candidate).

  • Oh, and I used to be Ski Patrolβ€”basically a snow superhero, no cape required ;)

Education

Brown University

Brown University

Brown University

Sc.B. Computer Science & A.B. Business-Economics

Sc.B. Computer Science & A.B. Business-Economics

Sc.B. Computer Science & A.B. Business-Economics

Republic of Korea Air Force

Honor Guard, Staff Sergeant

Honor Guard, Staff Sergeant

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)

Industrial Design: Design Science, Data Visualization

Architecture: Intro Studio

Cross Registration: Industrial Design: Design Science, Architecture: Intro Studio, Industrial Design: Data Visualization

Work Experience

Campus Strategist @ Perplexity

Campus Strategist @ Perplexity

2025

2025

DATA2050 TA @ Brown Data Science Institute

DATA2050 TA @ Brown Data Science Institute

2024 - 2025

2024 - 2025

Data Science Fellow @ Brown Data Science Institute & Brown Medical School

Data Science Fellow @ Brown Data Science Institute & Brown Medical School

2024

2024

Research Engineer @ Brown CS

Research Engineer @ Brown CS

2024

2024

Co-Founder @ Hander

Co-Founder @ Hander

2023 - 2024

2023 - 2024

Software Engineering Intern @ Dymaxion

Software Engineering Intern @ Dymaxion

2024

2024

Chief of Staff @ Reso

Chief of Staff @ Reso

2023 - 2024

2023 - 2024

UX Researcher, Frontend @ QuantGuide

UX Researcher, Frontend @ QuantGuide

2023

2023

Staff Sergeant, Honor Guard Lead @ ROKAF

Staff Sergeant, Honor Guard Lead @ ROKAF

2020 - 2022

2020 - 2022

Let's Connect!

If you are interested in any of my work or hobbies, please don’t hesitate to reach out! I love making new friends and catching up with my old friends.

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2025

Dave Song. All rights reserved.

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Β©

2025

Dave Song. All rights reserved.

Made with 🍞 and 🧈

Β©

2025

Dave Song. All rights reserved.

Made with 🍞 and 🧈