Hi, my name is
Alex Leung
Syntropy Engineer | Programmer | P.Eng.
Engineer writing about software, systems, and learning in public.
What you'll find here
I build thoughtful software systems and share ideas that help teams move with clarity.
I write mostly about software architecture, product engineering, and lessons from learning in public.
Latest Writing
Dropout as Implicit Bagging
March 7, 2026
Chapter 7 clarified that dropout works so well because it approximates bagging over many thinned networks with shared parameters.
iPad Air M3 11-Inch: First Impressions
March 5, 2026
For study-heavy workflows, a lightweight iPad Air setup with a keyboard, stand, and Pencil Pro can be a practical laptop replacement.
Making Responsive Images Just Work
March 4, 2026
Instead of manually managing -sm/-md/-lg assets, I moved to a manifest-driven workflow that reduced duplication and made performance outcomes more consistent.