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Hi, I’m Alfred Wu.

A data analyst and life explorer, based in Guangzhou.

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01 / ABOUT ME

About me

Hello,

I’m Alfred Wu, a data analyst based in Guangzhou.

I previously worked on ML algorithms, built web crawlers, started a business, worked in the data center of a company in Guangzhou. Currently working on quality data analytics at a US company.

I enjoy hiking. I haven’t visited many famous mountains, but during the pandemic, when work restrictions kept me from leaving the city, I explored nearly every hill around Guangzhou.

I enjoy running, though slowly—usually close to a seven-minute kilometre, or just under six and a half when the weather is cool.

I enjoy swimming, although I only know a leisurely breaststroke.

I enjoy diving, but haven’t yet found the time to earn my Open Water certification.

I enjoy road trips and have driven around both islands of New Zealand twice.

I love tinkering, exploring new things, and discovering parts of the world I haven’t set foot in before.

I’m always happy to make a new friend.

Skills & tools

Languages
PythonScalaGo
Databases
MySQLPostGreSQLGreenPlumRedisMongoDB
Big Data
HadoopSparkHive

Reading

Currently reading

《大明王朝1566》、《战争与和平》、《River Town》、《Educated》、《Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets》

Recently read

《中国历代政治得失》、《The Kite Runner》、《夏日庭院》、《Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone》、《周恩来传》

02 / ABOUT THIS SITE

About this site

The original idea was to create a corner of my own amid the noise of the internet, where I could share notes on life, travel, books, and everyday experiments.

From time to time, I also return to my professional roots and write about data analysis or explore technical topics.

I also hope this site helps me meet more people and make more interesting friends.

Changelog

Built the site and published the first few posts.

The site went mostly unmaintained for two and a half years.

Rebuilt the blog and returned to writing, hoping to keep it going. Then failed.

Rebuilt once more as Alfred Wu.Site with Next.js, Sanity, and Vercel.

03 / SAY HELLO

Get in touch

If you have an idea, suggestion, or question—or simply want to make a friend and have a chat—please feel free to get in touch.