On building things that behave
I'm an AI engineer who likes turning ambitious ideas into tools people can actually use. My work sits between machine learning, agentic systems, computer vision, and product engineering, with a strong focus on making technical systems feel clear, reliable, and practical.
My current research and development focus is Monaw, a local-first Windows AI agent that works inside the user's machine with controlled access to files, shell commands, browser automation, memory, schedules, and MCP tools. Building it has sharpened how I think about permissions, orchestration, tool use, and dependable desktop automation.
I have also built applied AI products across different domains, including Budgie for personal finance, ThinkStorm for AI-assisted ideation, medical imaging models for MRI and X-ray analysis, and real-time computer vision workflows. Those projects taught me to connect model performance with product experience, not treat them as separate concerns.
Outside work, I shoot photos — a hobby that keeps my eye sharp for composition and detail.
— Kai Liang
AI Engineer · Johor, 2026
Agentic AI & Automation
Building Monaw as a local-first desktop agent with tool use, memory, permissions, automation, and practical workflow control.
Applied Vision Systems
Fine-tuning and shipping vision workflows for MRI, X-ray, license plate recognition, and geospatial analysis.
Language
Python
TypeScript
Dart
Framework
React
Next.js
FastAPI
Flutter
PyTorch
Tools
Docker
Git
GCP
Gen AI SDK
Field of Study
- Agentic AI
- Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
Computer Vision
Data Analysis
2025 December - Present
Full-time
AI & Automation Transformation Consultant
Grant Thornton MSW Tax Sdn. Bhd. · Johor, Malaysia
- Building intelligent automation pipelines using Large Language Models (LLMs) and custom Python backend systems.
- Designing and deploying internal tax automation workflows to optimize business efficiency.
- Consulting on AI technology integration and secure API orchestration strategies.
2024 July - 2024 November
Internship
Cyber Security Trainee
Bank Negara Malaysia · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Conducted vulnerability assessments and security log analyses on key financial systems.
- Developed shell and Python scripts to automate compliance reporting and incident alerts.
- Assisted in threat hunting, security monitoring, and endpoint protection review processes.
2021 - 2025
Full-time
Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) (Artificial Intelligence)
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Specialized in Deep Learning, Computer Vision, and AI Systems Design.
- Graduated with First Class Honors and active participation in AI hackathons.
- Completed final capstone project centered on YOLOv11 and PaddleOCR license plate recognition.