About me

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This is actually me at 4 years old (or 5)

This is actually me at 4 years old (or 5)

Hi, I’m James Liu (刘佳铭). I wrote ramdom stuff at my CogitoVault .

Study

I was born and raised in Beijing, where I spent my primary, middle, and high school years all at the same school . Interestingly, my kindergarten was right next door—quite the convenient setup!

Feeling ready for a change, I moved to Shanghai for my undergraduate degree at East China Normal University , studying Software Engineering from 2020 to 2024. I also spent a year at UC Berkeley (2022–2023) and a few months at the University of Alberta (Winter 2024) as an RA. After living in three different countries, I’ve realized I’d love to settle on the West Coast—somewhere with sunsets and pleasant weather.

That’s why I’m now in Vancouver, pursuing a Master’s in Visual Computing at SFU and plan to settle down here for the next few years.

Work

You can find more details on my LinkedIn . Here’s where I’ve worked:

  • Amazon – SWE Intern, Vancouver (Summer 2025)
  • Microsoft – SWE Intern, Shanghai (Summer 2024)
  • Ericsson – SWE Intern, Shanghai (Summer 2023)

I’m actively seeking a full-time Software Engineering position in Vancouver for 2026, with interests in Full-stack Development, AI, and Blockchain.

Hobby

I’m passionate about creating things.

Photography

I picked up film photography in 2021, focusing on Japanese-style portraits and landscapes. Take a look at my Instagram and Unsplash for more.

Magic

I’ve been doing magic tricks since 2014, performing at my Middle School graduation event , High School graduation event , and College orientation event . I haven’t had much time to practice since 2020, but I still enjoy it and love watching magic shows.

Painting

I started digital painting in 2018, drawing anime and game characters. See my work on Pixiv .

Podcast

In 2025, I launched a podcast called Anythink Worldwide | 世间万物 , where I discuss interesting topics with friends. (well nothing’s uploaded yet, but I’ve got plans in motion with scheduled guests! )