What I'm Doing Now

👨‍💻What I'm Working On

I'm on a quest to build a fullstack app that will be the superhero of password management! Currently, I'm using 1Password, but let's be real—my wallet is starting to cry. So, I'm thinking of crafting my own password fortress to run locally. Or maybe I'll find a cloud that doesn't charge an arm and a leg? Once I get it up and running without it exploding, I might just unleash it on the world! Who knows, I could turn it into a SaaS and finally fund my dream of owning a pet rock collection! 😜

Professionally, I'm part of the Experiments team at Xendit. While I can't share too many details (I’d tell you more, but then I’d have to disappear! 😜), it's been incredibly rewarding to contribute to innovative projects. I'm proud to say I've successfully graduated a project from Experiments!

I'm currently on an exciting journey of rebuilding my personal website using Next.js 14! It's like giving my online presence a fresh coat of paint while adding some cool new features, and I can't wait to showcase my work!

I'm writing technical blog posts about my learning journey, sharing insights and experiences on topics like TypeScript, React, and NestJS. It's a great way to solidify my understanding while helping others in the community.

PS: Saving up for Black Myth: Wukong, though I'm a bit worried about my PC specs! 😅

👨‍👩‍👧Family Life

Life has transformed since welcoming Kiara (kiaraasteria.me) into our world. The journey of new parenthood is both exhilarating and challenging, filled with daily discoveries and learning moments. My wife and I are figuring it out as we go, but it’s been an amazing journey so far.

Mastering the work-family balance has become my new mission. I've developed some creative productivity strategies, including plenty of late-night coding sessions after Kiara's bedtime!

🎮Gaming

Currently unwinding with Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town on PS5 - it's my perfect escape into farming life. Still maintaining my virtual football career through Football Manager and FIFA for those relaxing gaming sessions.

Although I haven't played in over a year, I still enjoy keeping up with Dota! Nothing beats the excitement of watching the International!

🎵Current Playlist

My current playlist is like a buffet of sounds! I’m jamming to K-pop groups that could probably form a small army: aespa, IU, Twice, Red Velvet, Girls' Generation, Gfriend, Itzy, Nmixx, and (G)-IDLE. If they ever need a backup dancer, I’m ready to embarrass myself!

On the rock side, I’m headbanging to Avenged Sevenfold, Linkin Park, Dream Theater, Slipknot, and Bring Me the Horizon. My neighbors might think I’m summoning a rock concert in my living room!

And let’s not forget my Indonesian maestros! Isyana Sarasvati, Noah, Dewa 19, and Gigi are my go-to for when I need to feel like I’m back home, even if my dance moves are more “awkward penguin” than “smooth operator.”

Just to clarify, I don't mind other bands or artists, but let's be real—they just don't perform at the same standard as the legends I mentioned! At least, that's my opinion! 😜

📚Reading List

Currently diving into:

• Manga: Jujutsu Kaisen (fingers crossed Gege Akutami is busy crafting Part 2 instead of binge-watching cat videos 😜), Boruto (keeping up with the next generation)
• Re-reading Naruto for the fifth time—because who can resist the epic journey of ninjas, friendship, and the occasional existential crisis? It's like comfort food for my soul!
• Technical reading through Educative to enhance software engineering skills
• Planning to catch up on One Punch Man and My Hero Academia

📺Watching

Time's been limited for watching shows, but I'm gradually working through my Marvel movie backlog and have a growing list of recommended K-Dramas waiting for the right moment.