Hi, I'm Dasheng (Jonathan)

Computers hooked me early. I learned to type in the DOS-era before I ever used a mouse, and I've been happily breaking and fixing things ever since. Later, studying linguistics sharpened the way I think: patterns, edge cases, and the fact that humans don't always do what systems expect.

A turning point was teaching English as a volunteer in the rural mountains of China. The students' drive was unreal, and it made the gap in access feel very real, too. That experience pushed me toward educational technology, where I studied how websites, apps, and online learning platforms can expand opportunity... and how they can also distract, exclude, or overwhelm if we're not careful.

In my day-to-day work, I help run web infrastructure for a large institution, which means meeting people where they are. Sometimes I'm partnering with someone who wants advanced features; other times I'm turning a flyer into a web page. I borrow from marketing and teaching alike: understand the audience, reduce friction, and make the next step obvious, without sacrificing what other stakeholders need.

I'm especially drawn to work where technology earns trust: clear writing, thoughtful UX, performance that doesn't get in the way, and accessibility that isn't treated as an afterthought. I like building systems that feel simple on the surface and sturdy underneath.

Right now, I'm excited about the next wave, especially AI, but I'm not here for magic tricks either. I'm interested in practical, responsible ways it can help people learn, decide, and do better work. If you're building something in that direction, I'd love to compare notes.