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Hi! I'm Frank Jia.

I'm a business-minded full-stack software engineer.

As an engineering student based in Vancouver, Canada, I have developed and maintained both frontend and backend production software. Outside of work, I am a fitness enthusiast passionate about maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.

About Me

Hello! I'm Frank Jia. I am a business-minded and entrepreneurial full-stack software engineer currently located in Vancouver, Canada.

I am a fifth year Engineering Physics student at UBC, which is a blend of Software Engineering & Mechatronics. I'm also pursing a minor in commerce, as I believe that understanding business value creation will help me become a better software engineer.

Although I'm busy with school and personal projects, I strive to exercise on a daily basis and am committed to maintaining my mental & physical health with whole foods.

I am driven to learn new technologies and improve existing ones. I enjoy creating value through my experience with software development. I have gathered expertise in:

  • Backend development in Java, Kotlin, Golang, Python, and Javascript
  • Native mobile development for both Android & iOS
  • Web development with Javascript, HTML, and CSS
  • Machine learning in Python (Mainly NLP)
  • Methodologies such as Redux/Reactive Programming
  • Cloud infrastructure using Docker and Kubernetes on AWS/GCP
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Experience

iOS Developer Intern @Shopify

Sept 2020 - May 2021

As an iOS developer intern on the Core Mobile team at Shopify, I played an integral part in ensuring the present and future success of the Shopify iOS application. Our team is responsible for the foundational components of the Shopify mobile app, such as the UI design components and application networking.

  • Responsible for the implementation of a thread-safe websocket client for Shopify Mobile
  • Helped to explore the integration of React Native workflows within our Swift iOS codebase
  • Ensured the success of our application with routine bug fixes and the management of our app release process

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Let's Connect

Whether you have a question about a recent blog post or just want to say hi, my inbox is always open. Feel free to send me an email or connect via LinkedIn. I look forward to hearing from you!