Intro

I was a bit slow to find out what I truly want to do for life. 25 years to be exact.

By that time, I have finished my undergraduate and graduate education in accounting, got my CPA license, and started to work at a CPA firm. Regardless, I made up my mind to pursue a career in Software Engineering instead. Why? I came to realize nothing else in my career beats the excitement of building a good piece of software, solving a hard problem, and optimizing a lengthy process.

After making that decision, it took me a little over three years to finish my M.S. in Computer Science degree, sharpen skills through side projects, and build up a new resume. I'm now ready to embark on a new journey as a full-time Software Engineer.

Currently

I currently work at Google as a Data Analyst responsible for building Python and SQL based data pipelines to support the Google Ads incentives programs.

Some facts and history

• Born and raised in China
• Moved to the US in 2015
• Decided to switch career at the age of 25 (see Intro above)
• Lived on both coasts
• Currently live in San Jose, CA

I like

• Computer Science
• Code that runs
• Directory that has a README file
• Solving problems
• Visiting National Parks
• Running in the early morning
• Playing Guitar
• Playing tennis
• My cat Momo (although I regretted not naming him DAG after learning Graph)
• German Shepherd (maybe I will name my dog DAG when I finally meet him / her)

Currently learning

• JavaScript / React
• Spanish

I dream of

• Finishing my Computer Science degree DONE!!!
• Becoming a full-time Software Engineer
• Changing the world
• Making something incredible that can change the world
• Making something incredible that can change some part of the world
• Making something incredible that can benefit some people