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What is Jia's favorite sport?
Soccer
Where does Jia currently live?
Allen, Texas
What is one of Jia's hobbies?
Espresso Making, Latte Art, Calisthenics
What area did Jia start in at State Farm?
PLM - Renters (Policy Center - Rating & Agreement)
What would be Jia's dream job (if money didn't matter)?
Still Software Engineering
What is Jia's favorite animal?
Dogs (Rottweiler)
Where did Jia go to college?
UT Dallas
What instruments does Jia play?
A beginner at piano and guitar
What area is Jia going to?
PLM Engineering
Where would be the place Jia would most like to live?
Still around the DFW area or back in St. Louis. He likes the suburb setup with drivable distance to the city.
What is Jia's favorite holiday?
Christmas
How many pets does Jia have?
4 -
Dogs (Buddy, Sam, Reinhart)
Cat (Meow)
What is Jia's favorite video game?
Age of Empires 2
What was Jia's last job before starting State Farm?
Kitchen and Bath Designer
Where would Jia like to go on vacation?
What is Jia's favorite food?
Beef Noodle Soup
How many siblings does Jia have?
1 Brother
What is Jia's favorite music?
Electronic Dance Music
Favorite Song - Don't Stop Believing (Journey)
What did Jia learn while working with Data Redemption?
He learned something from every single person in Data Redemption. He grew as an engineer by answering his curiosities - how large amounts of data is managed. He also grew as a person by learning from everyone on the team and how their journeys lead them to converging on this amazing team.
What is something Jia would like to learn?
He wants to learn more about arts & crafts (maybe some baking lessons from Joy) and be able to create custom personalized gifts.
What is Jia's favorite car?
Ford Escape
Where was Jia born?
Luoyang, China
What is Jia's favorite book?
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
What will Jia miss about working with Data Redemption?
He will miss the people on the team the most – he will miss our onsite meetings and other meetings where we collaborate as a team – Also Fun Fridays
What would Jia do with a million dollars?
He would invest in stocks and savings. He would use a portion of his interest earnings each year to donate to education and animal nonprofits.