GERARD XAVIER POON
Future Physician | Systems Thinker | Impact Seeker
PROFILE
Medical student at HKU with lifelong experience managing chronic illness and a passion for building tools that make life better. Co-founder of Semulent, a startup focused on AI automation for businesses. Also contributing to healthspan-focused innovation at XonLabs as a developer. Science tutor, self-taught coder, and former competitive swimmer — driven by curiosity, resilience, and a deep interest in systems that help people thrive.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Co–Founder and CTO – Semulent
Apr 2025 – Present | Vancouver (Remote)
- Leading the development of an AI assistant to help companies automate decision–making, customer support, and knowledge retrieval
- Overseeing backend architecture, API design, and AI tool integrations
- Built an MVP that indexed 3,000+ pages of enterprise documents for real–time search using OpenAI and LangChain
Full Stack Developer – XonLabs
Apr 2025 – Present | Hong Kong (Hybrid)
- Contributing to a health–focused AI startup aiming to extend healthspan and improve longevity
- Developing front–end components and leading UX/UI improvements across product interfaces
- Redesigned a key product landing page in 12 hours to improve clarity, responsiveness, and user engagement
Private Tutor (Freelance)
Jun 2023 – Present | Remote
- Tutoring IB and A–Level Biology, Chemistry, and Physics through weekly 1–on–1 sessions
- Designed customized study systems aligned with student learning styles and exam strategies
- Helped students improve predicted grades by 1–2 levels within 3 months through structured learning plans
Swimming Coach – Dik Wing Limited
Aug 2021 – Dec 2021 | Hong Kong (On–site)
- Taught swimming to children aged 3–13, including neurodivergent students with Autism and ADHD
- Created session plans adapted to each child’s learning style and motor abilities
- Designed individualized swim programs that improved student confidence and technique in under 4 weeks
EDUCATION
HKUMed – The University of Hong Kong
MBBS Candidate | Sep 2022 – Jun 2028
- Medical Dean's Scholarship (2023-24)
- Merit of the Year (2022-23)
- HKU Foundation Entrance & Centenary Scholarships
YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College
GCE A-Levels | May 2021
- 4 A*s (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics)
- Cambridge Outstanding Learner Award – Biology (Top in Hong Kong)
AWARDS & COMPETITIONS
Medicine & Science
- British Biology Olympiad – Gold (2021)
- UK Intermediate Biology Olympiad – Silver (2020)
- UK Biology Challenge – Silver (2018 & 2019)
- Senior Mathematical Challenge – Silver (2019)
- HK Mathematical Olympiad – Bronze (2018)
School Honors
- First in Physics & Chemistry (2019-20)
- Best All-Round Student (2017-18)
- C Grade & B Grade Swimming Gala Champion
- Set Islands District Swimming Record (200m Backstroke, 2018)
LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
- Co-founder & Coach – Chi Sun College Swimming Club (2023–)
- Captain – JCSVIII Joint Social Running Club (2023–)
- Member – Mensa (2023–)
- STEM Ambassador, Swimming Team Captain, Triathlete
REFERENCES
Available upon request.