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I’m Jia

Software Engineer & Violinist

About.

Hi, I'm Jia, a full-stack software engineer with a background in classical music. Before diving into the world of tech, I was fully immersed in the world of violin, playing professionally at orchestras and string quartets all over the globe.

During the pandemic, like many others, I found myself reflecting on my passions and exploring new avenues, and it was during this time that I noticed a fascinating trend emerging: many musicians were making a transition into the tech industry, particularly software engineering. This piqued my curiosity and led me down a path of exploration. What drew me in was the striking parallel between music and coding—both demand a keen eye for detail, a knack for recognizing patterns, and a deep appreciation for creativity. Just as a musician crafts melodies, a software engineer crafts elegant solutions to complex problems.

So, I took the leap. I immersed myself in coding tutorials, online courses, and collaborative projects. With each line of code, I discovered a new way to express myself and make a tangible impact on the world.

Today, as a software engineer, I bring the same passion and dedication from my musical background into my work. I thrive on the challenge of building products that not only meet technical standards but also enrich people's lives.

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Portfolio

Jobly demo

Jobly

Jobly is a job board site where users are able to sign up, log in, and browse companies. It is a full-stack Javascript application built with React frontend and Express backend.

Some of the features include: user registration/login, search functionality, profile management.

Tech Stack: React, Express, Node.js, Jest, PostgreSQL, Bootstrap

shareBnB demo

ShareBnB

Sharebnb is a space sharing app where hosts can list their backyard or pool spaces for rent by other users. Users are able to browse and add properties to the listing.

ShareBnB utilizes a React frontend, includes a RESTful API to interface with Flask Backend, and integrates AWS S3 for file storage with a PostgreSQL database.

Tech Stack: AWS, Python, Flask, Jinja, Jquery, SQLAlchemy, Javascript

Warbler demo

Warbler

Warbler is a fullstack application that takes it's inspiration from Twitter. It allows users to register, log in, manage their profile, browse and search for users, post/like messages, and follow/unfollow users.

Some of the features include: Authentication and authorization with bcrypt hashing, Flask session, Form validation with WTForms and CSRF tokens.

Tech Stack: Python, Flask, WTForms, SQLAlchemy, Jinja

Let's Connect

I'm always eager to learn and grow, so if you're interested in connecting, feel free to reach out!

Let's make a difference together!