The first time I saw Min was at the SZ town hall meeting in 2011. That was his first time visit SZ office shortly after joined Morningstar, and that was also his first time to appear and know by SZ employees as his new role publicly. I was an Equity DA sitting on the audience area with a lot of SZ colleagues together. After Kunal’s speech, he introduced Min by an unexpected riddle: “Who got his first baby delivered at home with a plastic bag?” Everyone could not believe their ears. I stopped the absence of my mind and expected the answer. Then I saw a picture showing on the big screen, the guy in the picture has a fudge face, with a warm smile and bright eyes. Then Min came to the stage and started his speech. I couldn’t help to take more look at his face to make sure I can exactly recognize this crazy and funny guy in future.
When I took over the New World migration project as project manager from SZ tech team, I got the chance to work closely with Min. I knew more about Min, not only crazy and funny, but also energetic, positive, insightful and caring man. I was always hearing Min via emails or conference call day and night, He impressed me a lot by his hard working and funny stories. I spend much time with him when his second business trip in SZ because his main purpose was new world migration release. On the live release day, Min and I stayed up till 2 am for live issues tracking and communication with London and Delhi co-workers. That’s a crazy sleepless night I will never forget.
Min is a super food lover, every time he visited SZ office, we would never forget to bring people to enjoy delicious food. He would like to try every cuisine which people recommended. We enjoyed a lot working with Min as well as eating with Min. Everyone was so happy. We enjoyed Guangdong Dim Sum, Korea BBQ and Yunnan natural mushroom hotpot within one week. He liked the mushroom best and told everyone in Chicago not to miss it when visit SZ. That’s why we went to that restaurant several times why when Jo and Izzie came to SZ.
Min is so good at telling stories. With his humorous description, even the bad experiences became vivid and funny stories. He is so charming and it seems like his own some magic can make everyone like him even at first sight of him or at first conversation with him. I am very grateful for him to offer me a chance to explore the wider world. We didn't spend much time with Min in Chicago office. I wish I could spend more time working with him.
I'm truly saddened by losing such a good human being. Min, you will definitely be missed! You are alive forever in our hearts!