嘿, 我是Mofei!
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About Me

👋 Hi, I'm Wenlong Zhu (Mofei). I'm currently based in Helsinki, Finland—a software engineer working across frontend, backend, large-scale data systems, and AI applications, and a father of two who enjoys writing and documenting life along the way.

Since 2010, I've been leveling up across different kinds of teams:

  • Yiban — a key platform in China's higher-education digital ecosystem
  • Baidu — one of China's leading companies in search and AI technology
  • Mapbox — a global "unicorn" in mapping and location intelligence

From campus internet platforms to China's tech giants and now global mapping infrastructure, my work has always focused on real-world, high-complexity systems—whether that's web engineering, distributed data pipelines, or exploring how AI agents interact with spatial data.

But this blog isn't only about technology. It also captures what I notice about cities, tools, migration, parenting, and how we think and live—written for both readers today and my future self.

Tags · Work & Life

🧠 Multi-stack Engineer🧭 Maps & Data🤖 AI Workflow Explorer📈 Structured Thinker
📚 Long-term Writer📝 Tech & Life Documenter👨‍👧‍👧 Dad of Two🇫🇮 A Chinese Living in the Nordics

Tech keeps me climbing through the world of maps, writing clears my head, and life with family is the compass I return to.

Expertise

ChatGPT & OpenAI API

Claude API & MCP

2 more skills to explore

React & JavaScript

Redux & HTML/CSS

2 more skills to explore

Node.js & Python

AWS & Alibaba Cloud

2 more skills to explore

Apache Spark & PySpark

Apache Airflow

2 more skills to explore

Git & GitHub

VS Code & Code Review

2 more skills to explore

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

2 more skills to explore

Connect

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Email

hello@mofei.life

Reach out for collaborations, podcast invites, or simply to say hi.

GitHub

github.com/zmofei

Explore open-source experiments and engineering practices I maintain.

🌍
Location

Helsinki, Finland

Insights on Nordic living, distributed teamwork, and remote work.

🤝
LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/mofei-zhu

Follow career updates and connect for future opportunities.

The Journey

From Huainan to Helsinki, 15 years of technology and life trajectory. Every move redefines the realm of possibilities.

🌱 -2008
Huainan

Starting Point · Huainan

Starting from a small city, full of curiosity about the world and technology, laying the foundation for the future.

🚀 2008-2014
Shanghai

Shanghai · Yiban (Campus Social Startup)

When I first came to Shanghai for studies, I had the opportunity to participate in building a campus social platform, gradually transforming from student to developer, beginning my long-term relationship with frontend technology.

🧠 2014-2018
Beijing

Beijing · Baidu (Data Visualization)

Honing frontend skills at a major internet company, focusing on data visualization and interactive experiences, accumulating system-level development experience.

🌍 2018-2023
Shanghai

Shanghai · Mapbox (Map Platform Development)

Joined a global team, leading map data processing pipeline construction, deeply exploring the combination of geographic information and big data, integrating engineering capabilities with global product practices.

❄️ 2023-Now
Helsinki

Helsinki · Mapbox (Data & AI Engineering)

After moving to Northern Europe, continuing to deepen expertise in mapping and data processing, currently focusing on introducing AI capabilities into geographic information systems, exploring intelligent agents and automated analysis, dedicated to making maps smarter and more insightful.

Exploration is not about reaching a destination, but about discovering more possibilities along the way. Technology allows us to transcend geographical boundaries, but true exploration happens at the edges of our thinking.

HI. I AM MOFEI!

NICE TO MEET YOU!