— Yuan Jia —

I spent my early years in Beijing before moving to Lexington, Kentucky, for high school in 2016. Experiencing that kind of cultural transition early on taught me a lot about adaptability and how to find common ground in unfamiliar environments.
My interest in tech eventually brought me to California. I earned my Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering at UC Santa Cruz, and I am currently finishing my Master’s there. Now based in Santa Clara, I am actively looking for full-time software engineering roles. I enjoy building things with careful craftsmanship.
Outside of software, I spend most of my free time on photography. I enjoy exploring with a camera to see what catches my eye—you can find some of my recent work on my Flickr. When I'm at home, I’m usually dialing in a good cup of coffee.