Yadobler

Hello

Me overlooking a mountain range

My name is Yuknavell (He/His/Him/His). I come in many names but Yukna or Yadobler is fine. I come from sunny Singapore.

Quick fluffy introduction

Tech-savvy and culturally curious, I strive to unearth the sciences in the arts and the arts in the sciences. I explore, introspect, experiment, and learn from collaborating with people from all walks of life, dabbling in tech, customer service, human resource, outdoor lifestyle and leadership experiences.

What I study

I am a Computer Science major at National University of Singapore. I also minor in Linguistics (English). My current focus is in Information Retrieval and Computer Security.

What I like

I love languages. I currently speak English, Tamil, Malay, Mandarin, a bit of Cantonese, and a touch of Vietnamese (I also speak C, Java, Python, ASMx86, Lua, Nix, and some Javascript).

I like the sciences, especially physics, cellular biology, and chemistry. I like literary analysis of songs and poems, although I am not fond of reading books.

I like maths - at least the fun rigour of proofs and linear algebra. Anything not very calculus-heavy. I like to watch big machinaries, trains, trucks and buses.

I like Curry Maggie Noddles - if done right.

I like Minecraft, especially modded minecraft with TerraFirmaCraft.

Sports?

I am not very active but I like rollerblading (inline skating).

I used to paddle in a Dragonboat team, which feels great since it was the only time my skin was not rashing in the sweat and heat and my nose was not blocked.

Controvertially I hate soccer (football). Nothing about the game but just growing up, I have seen and faced the wrath of football culture and it has left a bad taste.

What’s my name?

Here are some valid names:

  • Yuknavell: This is my first name. I write this on my homeworks any non-official documents.
  • Yuknavell S/O Thiyagarajan: My legal name. A patronym, where S/O refers to ‘son of’. Shortens (officially) to T. Yuknavell.
  • Yukna: This is my canonical shortened name and probably what I introduce myself as in real life.
  • Vell: I sign off as Yukna Vell, to emphasise Yukna as the canonical term of addess. This also implies my last name is Vell, leading some to address me as (Mr.) Vell. I do not mind even though technically it is not right.
  • Yadobler: This is my main username. Treat me a meal and I’ll explain the history of this.
  • யுக்னவேல்: Yuknavell in Tamil. Treat me a meal and I’ll explain the history of this. It’s even crazier.
  • 威玉弘 :
    • Wēi Yù Hóng in Mandarin
    • This becomes Wai1 Juk6 Wang4 / Wai Yuhk Wàhng in Cantonese
  • 威玉天 : Oai Ngọc Thiên in Vietnamese.
  • Yuk gor: Actually this one is fine.

Here are NOT valid names:

  • Abdullah: Amusing but it’s not my name.
  • (Mr.) Thiyagarajan: That is my father, not me.
  • Yuknav: incorrect.
  • Yu-na: Many people (of Hokkien descent) find it hard to pronounce the k sound. I’ll forgive this but if possible, do not call me Yoo na
  • Ah Yuk: Nope.
  • Yuki: reserved.
  • Vela: reserved.