Hey there, I'm
Loh Tong Hong 👋
An AI Applications Staff Engineer with a proven track record of delivering AI-first applications. Backed by 10+ years of full-stack engineering experience, currently building blue-ocean AI solutions at Lattice Semiconductor.
33 y/o from Penang, Malaysia with experience working for
10+
Years
5+
Companies
70+
Projects
∞
Learning
∞
Passion
What I Do
Comprehensive digital solutions from web app development to AI engineering
Full-Stack Development
React, Remix, Node.js — building pixel-perfect UIs backed by robust APIs and scalable backends.
AI Engineering
RAG systems, AI agents, embeddings, LLM integrations — turning ideas into intelligent applications.
Tech Exploration
Animation, Canvas, SVG, Framer Motion — making interfaces feel alive and delightful to use.
DevOps & Cloud
Docker, GCP, Cloudflare, CI/CD — shipping to production with confidence and reliability.
Automation & Tooling
Workflow engines, internal tools, build systems — streamlining processes so teams move faster.
Data & Integration
PostgreSQL, MongoDB, REST/GraphQL APIs, third-party integrations — connecting systems end to end.
Career Journey
From education foundations to professional experience — a timeline of growth and craft
May 2026 - Present (3 mos)
Joined Lattice Semiconductor, a leader in low-power programmable logic and Edge AI, to drive artificial intelligence initiatives. Leading the development of blue-ocean AI applications and fostering a culture of AI innovation across engineering teams.
Key contributions
- Drove company-wide AI adoption — spearheaded AI hackathons and workshops to upskill engineering teams and foster a culture of AI innovation
- Accelerated FPGA hardware validation — built blue-ocean AI applications that significantly reduced validation time for low-power programmable logic devices
- Developed AI-powered board farm management — created intelligent applications to optimize testing workflows and resource allocation for FPGA hardware
Tech stack
Tech Stack
Technologies and tools I work with daily
Frontend
Backend
Database
Cloud & DevOps
AI / ML
Tools
IDE
Languages
Skills & Achievements
Communication skills and recognitions earned along the journey
Penang i4.0 Seed Fund Recipient (Awarded by Chief Minister of Penang)
InvestPenang · 2022
Booktoday Sdn Bhd (Booklah online booking platform) awarded grant by the Chief Minister of Penang via InvestPenang's Penang i4.0 Seed Fund.
Languages
Communication is key
Motto
Words I live by
“Actions over words”
Don't be the loudest person in the room, but be the one who actually gets it done.
“What doesn't kill you makes you stronger”
Every tough moment taught me something I couldn't have learned any other way and I'm grateful for what they turned me into.
“Treat others like how you want to be treated”
Everything is a two-way street. It might be someone else going through it today, but it could easily be me tomorrow.
Awards & Achievements
Recognition along the way
1st Place — LottieFiles Hackathon
LottieFiles · 2023
Won first place at the company-wide internal hackathon.
2nd Place — LottieFiles Hackathon
LottieFiles · 2022
Runner-up at the company-wide internal hackathon.
2nd Runner Up — GameJam
TAR University College · 2013
Created a platformer game with stages and modes using C# and XNA within 12 hours.
Chairperson, Student Welfare Committee
TAR University College — Faculty of Science and Computing · 2012
Bridged communication between students and college administration. Represented FACS students college-wide.
Course Representative
TAR University College · 2012 - 2015
Course representative for Interactive Software Technology for 3 consecutive years.
Soft Skill Certification
TAR University College · 2013
Achieved competencies in communication, critical thinking, teamwork, leadership, and ethics.
Beyond Code
What I'm into when I'm not pushing commits
AI Tinkering
Building AI agents, experimenting with LLMs, and exploring what's possible with embeddings and RAG systems.
Always Learning
Constantly picking up new frameworks, patterns, and engineering approaches. The tech world never sleeps.
Exploring the World
Based in Penang, Malaysia — love discovering hidden food gems and cultural spots around the world.
Music & Focus
Coding sessions powered by lo-fi beats, progressive rock, and the occasional jazz playlist.
Gaming
From strategy games to RPGs — a lifelong gamer who appreciates great game design and interactive storytelling.
Badminton 4 Life
Smashing shuttlecocks on the court is my favourite way to unwind — competitive spirit on and off the keyboard.
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