LZDXN - Jing Gao
TL;DR
Hi all, Jing here, a Computer Science and Entrepreneurship double major student at Washington University in St. Louis.
About Me
At the heart of my academic pursuits at Washington University in St. Louis, where I am majoring in Computer Science and Entrepreneurship, lies a deep-rooted passion for technology and innovation. My journey is not just about building a robust technical foundation in programming and data analysis but also about weaving these skills into the fabric of my personal interests and aspirations.
When I was in high school, I worked with a team to deploy a website for an event. Right before the event, our website was hacked; everything was blocked except for a message left by the hacker: “Send me Bitcoin to unlock your website.”
A ransom of Bitcoin valued at 400k was demanded for this small event. What if it happened to a larger-scale group – or to businesses? This experience constantly reminded me of the importance of privacy and has kept motivating me to protect it.
Outside the realms of academia, I find solace and excitement in writing. As a budding novelist, I am currently working on a fantasy novel in Chinese, with over 20,000 words already penned down. This creative endeavor reflects not only my love for storytelling but also my keen interest in exploring new-world settings and intricate plot developments. However, the challenges of maintaining consistency and integrating new ideas into an evolving storyline led me to conceive the idea for a saga - a project that triumphed at the HackDartmouth event, winning three awards including the prestigious Contrary Capital sponsored prize. This recognition is not just a testament to the project’s innovation but also a stepping stone in my journey as an entrepreneur.
As I gain more experience at WashU and delve deeper into the startup ecosystem, my resolve to work in a startup environment has only strengthened. I see myself as an AI technical founder and data scientist, driven by the core values of freedom and free will. I aspire to merge my technical expertise with my narrative flair, aiming to make writing more approachable and accessible for everyone. In this fusion of technology and creativity, I seek to carve a unique path that resonates with my personal and professional ethos.