Hello, I'm Hector Tan

I'm a builder and a curious generalist who enjoys the space where technology meets ideas. My work tends to circle back on itself — I like problems that reward a second, third and tenth look, which is exactly the spirit behind Hector Philosophy and its endless loop.

What I care about

• Craft. Doing a few things carefully rather than many things quickly.
• Clarity. Writing to think, and thinking to simplify.
• Curiosity. Following the thread of a question wherever it leads.

What I do

By day I build and tinker with software and systems; by night I write the essays you'll find under Musings. When I'm away from a screen you'll usually find me chasing one of the hobbies listed in Fun Facts.

Say hello

The fastest way to reach me is email — contact@hectortan.com — or through the contact page.