
Ang Kai Liang
AI Engineer
Key Metrics
About Me
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 engineering, photography keeps me attentive to composition, timing, and detail. That creative habit carries into how I design interfaces and shape the feel of the products I build.
From Models to Products
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.
Tech Stack
Engineering Philosophy
Modular & Clean
I prefer systems that are easy to reason about: clear modules, explicit boundaries, and implementation details that future me can still understand.
AI With Control
I like intelligent systems that stay useful and accountable, especially when agents handle files, tools, memory, automation, and user permissions.
Product Feel Matters
A strong model still needs a thoughtful interface. I care about performance, motion, layout, and small details that make technical products approachable.