Watching a senior compete at WorldSkills first sparked Tian Ke's interest in web technologies. Curious about the field, he joined a training programme that would eventually take him onto the international competition stage.
In 2012, at the age of 19, Tian competed in a WorldSkills event in Birmingham, UK. The experience convinced him—and his coach—that young skilled professionals from China could compete with the world's best. A year later, he represented China in Web Technologies at the 42nd WorldSkills Competition, finishing fourth and earning a Medallion for Excellence.
"Competition isn't the final goal," Tian said. "What stays with you is the knowledge you gain and the perspective you develop."
After graduation, Tian worked as a programmer, co-founded a technology company in Shenzhen, and later joined an internet company, where he has contributed to data governance research and AI technologies while mentoring younger engineers.
For Tian, WorldSkills was about more than technical skills. The discipline, problem-solving mindset and professional standards he developed through competition continue to shape his work today—from writing code to developing new technologies.
Reporter: Xie Maishi
Source: Guangdong Provincial Department of Human Resources and Social Security
