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	Role	Organisation	Period	Focus
	STEM Mentor	Forward with Her (她行)	Oct 2024 -- Present	Remote (cross-Pacific)
	Ambassador — Website Team	She Sharp	Jul 2025 -- Present	Auckland, New Zealand (remote)
	Volunteer Educator	Cebu International Academy (CIA)	Mar 2023 -- Aug 2023	Cebu, Philippines
	Festival Translator & Cultural Exchange Volunteer	Art Committee of Guilin Festival	Sep 2023 -- Nov 2023	Guilin, Guangxi, China

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"I had the pleasure of working with Chan Meng on the website and application development for Sanicle.cloud, where she showcased her exceptional technical expertise. As a solo developer, she took on the monumental task of coding the entire website and parts of the platform from scratch, demonstrating not only her deep technical skills but also her ability to manage complex projects independently. Chan's problem-solving abilities and attention to detail are remarkable. She consistently delivered high-quality work, and her coding proficiency was evident in every stage of the development process. She is also incredibly intelligent and driven, always eager to explore new technologies and methodologies, including the latest AI tools and AI agents, which speaks to her commitment to continuous learning and innovation. Her passion for technology and her ability to tackle challenging projects make her a valuable asset to any team or initiative. I highly recommend Chan for any opportunity that requires technical excellence and a forward-thinking approach to development." — Paige Afanu (Omopeju Afanu), Chief Executive Officer at Sanicle during Chan's CTO tenure (2025–2026); managed Chan directly

"Chan Meng is an outstanding Senior AI/ML Infrastructure Engineer whose work consistently combines speed, security, and strategic foresight. She delivers complex, high-impact systems with precision and grace. She's integrated enterprise AI tools like IBM's watsonx, refining vector databases, or optimizing UX flows for production readiness. What truly sets Chan apart is her principled approach to software engineering. She embeds data privacy into the core architecture, ensuring that client agency, trust, and resilience are never afterthoughts. Chan brings structure and calm to ambiguity, advocates for documentation and transparency, and fosters a culture of accountability and focus. Despite operating across time zones, she remains fully present, responsive, and proactive — turning potential collaboration friction into a model of asynchronous excellence. In every sense, Chan is the kind of engineer who elevates those around her." — Gabrielle J. Hurst, Remote Pilot & Product Marketing Manager at Houston Robotics (formerly Chief Experience Officer at Sanicle)

"I am pleased to recommend Chan Meng, who recently completed Master of Applied Computing with distinction at Lincoln University, NZ. Throughout her studies, Chan Meng demonstrated excellent technical skills, a strong work ethic, and an inquisitive nature. She consistently excelled in both coursework and practical projects, approaching challenges with critical thinking and creativity. Chan Meng is hardworking, detail-oriented, and highly motivated to expand her knowledge. Her ability to work independently and collaboratively, along with her excellent problem-solving skills, makes her a valuable asset in any setting. I have no doubt that Chan Meng will succeed in her future endeavours and I highly recommend her for any job opportunity in computing." — Patricia Anthony, Associate Professor in Applied Computing at Lincoln University (NZ) — Chan's teacher during Master of Applied Computing programme

"I'm very glad to have met Chan Meng through Forward with Her 她行 Mentorship. I attended Chan's AI programming course. Her insights on identity and self-awareness deeply inspired me. I also joined her Office Hours with other sisters, and hearing Chan share her personal stories and perspectives helped me broaden my way of thinking. I highly recommend Chan to anyone who wants to grow and advance in the technology field." — Siyu Xing, Ph.D. Candidate in CS (AIGC) at University of Chinese Academy of Sciences

"I am very lucky to have met Chan Meng as my mentor in Forward with Her 她行. I have connected with her twice, and I have also listened to a tea party between Chan and her sisters, from which I can feel a very powerful and subjective spiritual power. Chan's style of speech is easy-going and humorous, and I am very grateful to her for sharing her experience and methods unreservedly when she helped me to answer my questions. She shared her experience and methods, which allowed me to learn many new channels of information, and allowed me to clarify my thoughts, and my future path planning became clearer. Chan is not only a mentor to me, but also my role model. Her strong motivation and clear expression and output ability are what I want to learn, and her rational analysis and answers to specific questions can also give people a lot of inspiration. I highly recommend Chan to everyone, you will gain a lot from talking to her." — Amy Li, Student at China West Normal University (西华师范大学)

"I highly recommend Chan Meng. Since joining Sanicle, her hands-on experience, deep understanding of our AI technology, and exceptional willingness to learn and collaborate have been absolutely instrumental. She played a pivotal role in securing our IBM MVP and its successful deployment, a testament to her dedication and expertise. Chan is truly the best hand when it comes to workplace health, consistently demonstrating a remarkable ability to translate complex concepts into actionable strategies. I am confident that she will continue to drive significant impact wherever her journey leads." — Chaste Christopher Inegbedion, Event & Program Ops Leader (formerly Chief Period Officer at Sanicle); managed Chan directly

"Chan Meng is a mentor who is committed to others. Even when there are professional differences, she will put herself in others' shoes to seek help and communicate patiently. When working on code, she is always able to actively grasp the latest technological developments and capture the results in various forms of communication, making her a great full-stack engineer." — Mi Su (苏米), Student at Guangxi University (current headline 设计师 / Designer)

"Chan Meng is an inspiring mentor whose passion for coding deeply influenced me. Her enthusiasm for writing clean and efficient code made me appreciate the beauty of problem-solving through programming. She not only provided technical guidance but also encouraged me to think critically and continuously improve. Her patience, support, and deep expertise make her an outstanding mentor, and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking guidance in technology!" — Shushu Qin, Master of Computational Science at Laurentian University (Université Laurentienne); Software Developer, AWS Certified (SAA + ML)

"I'm so fortunate to have Chan as my mentor! Her passion, expertise, and patience have helped me gain more technical skills and cultivate innovative thinking abilities. Thanks for opening the door to the future of the technology!" — Yijia (Robin) Lee, Student at Tianjin Normal University; Mentee

"Chan's innovative approach to combining AI with web development is truly inspiring! Her enthusiasm is contagious, and she opened my eyes to exciting new ways of coding. A fantastic mentor who makes tech learning fun!" — Shiyu Fang, Web Developer at GDS Communication; Frontend Developer / UI/UX Design / Full-Stack Capable

"I am delighted to have the opportunity to recommend Chan Meng on LinkedIn. Having just completed Chan's exceptional course, I am eager to share my learning experience. Chan's teaching style is meticulous and thorough, with patient and in-depth explanations for the use of each tool. Previously, I often found myself stuck at the configuration stage with tools, but with Chan's step-by-step guidance, I not only overcame these challenges but also successfully created a website. This is a significant achievement for me and has filled me with immense excitement and pride. All of this is thanks to Chan's professional instruction and generous sharing of knowledge. I am sincerely grateful to Chan for not only enhancing my skills but also greatly boosting my confidence. I wholeheartedly recommend Chan Meng to anyone seeking professional guidance and looking to advance in the technical field." — Jixuan Jessie Wan, Data Analyst at Deloitte

"I recently had the opportunity to join Chan's AI-assisted development course through Forward with Her, where I created my first personal website using the Cursor editor, incorporating my own curated media elements. The experience introduced me to the fascinating world of web and app development. Chan's hands-on teaching approach and technical expertise made complex concepts approachable, particularly through interactive problem-solving sessions. I'm excited to see more of her innovative work in the tech space!" — Di Peng, Student at ShanghaiTech University; Mentee

"I had the pleasure of working alongside Chan, who is not only meticulous but also enthusiastic about exploring new technologies. She introduced me to the fascinating world of AI programming and showed me how creating personal web pages could be both simple and enjoyable. Her patience in debugging and her willingness to share the plugins and websites she developed greatly benefited our team. Chan's passion for coding is contagious — working with her made me realize that programming can be both fun and immensely rewarding. I wholeheartedly recommend her for any role where innovation, collaboration, and technical expertise are valued." — Qiao Jun, Student at Tsinghua University (清华学生)

"I have the pleasure of working with Chan at Sanicle, where she serves as our Senior AI/ML Infrastructure Engineer — and I can confidently say she's one of the most talented and reliable professionals I've worked with. Chan has done a fantastic job leading the technical development of our web application, playing a key role in integrating cutting-edge AI features. Her deep understanding of infrastructure and AI systems, combined with her hands-on approach, has been crucial to our progress. What sets Chan apart is not only her technical expertise but also her responsiveness and professionalism. She consistently delivers on modification requests quickly and thoughtfully, ensuring the product continues to evolve in the right direction. She's always open to feedback, listens carefully, and adapts with precision and care. Beyond her technical contributions, Chan brings a positive, optimistic energy to every team interaction. She's incredibly easy to work with — friendly, collaborative, and always looking for ways to support the team. Any organization would be lucky to have Chan on board. I can't recommend her highly enough." — Daryll Hall, Chief AI Officer at Sanicle during Chan's Sanicle tenure (Mar 2025 – Feb 2026)

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Founding / Principal engineer, AI Agent Architect (fractional or full-time), CTO-class operator at early-stage product companies, and Lead AI-programming instructor for corporate L&D / nonprofit / university cohorts.

End-to-end AI-native product engineering — from agentic-system architecture through full-stack platform delivery to teaching the doctrine that natural language is the source code. Strongest at solo-or-small-team shipping at startup velocity.

Between New Zealand and China. Comfortable with NZ / AU / SEA / CN / NA timezones; remote-first.

GAVIGO IRE — 353 of 360 commits solo, <1ms p50 restore latency, 84.6% warm-pool hit rate at scale, Kubernetes cross-cloud migration in 30-minute cutover. Plus She Sharp — 2,200+ registered members, 1,000+ active, 95 API routes, 1,392-line schema, 86.6% commits solo.

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