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.
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 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 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
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!