About Me

(in about 458 words)

Intro

Hi, I'm Haosen Zhang (张皓森), also known as Jonathan Zhang. I'm a recent graduate, having obtained a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of British Columbia in 2023. Currently, I am actively seeking positions in FPGA, Firmware, or hardware engineering. If you're interested in learning more about me or my experiences, please feel free to reach out to me at zhanghaosen328@gmail.com.

Some history

  • On November 26, 2001, I was born in Shenyang, China, a beautiful provincial capital city in the northeast of China.

  • Throughout my childhood, I lived a typical life like any other child in China: focused on studying, exploring musical instruments like the flute and accordion, and relocating to different cities within China, including Shenyang, Haicheng, and Dalian.

  • At the age of 14, I entered high school, and my interests began to evolve. I developed a keen interest in psychology, even going as far as reading entire textbooks on social psychology.

  • By 16, I realized that while psychology fascinated me, it wasn't necessarily an ideal subject to pursue in college. This realization led me to develop a stronger interest in material engineering.

  • At 17, I took the Chinese Gaokao and achieved outstanding grades. Simultaneously, I received an offer from UBC, along with an exceptional international student award, including a $20,000 scholarship.

  • Upon turning 18, I decided to pursue electrical engineering as my academic focus and dedicated myself to my studies at university.

  • At 21, I successfully graduated from university and began actively searching for employment opportunities, a journey that continues to this day.

Ask me in person for other stories that I'm afraid to share with the internet.

I like

  • Fishing
  • Travelling Alone
  • Video Games: Strategy (Civilization VI ) or survival simulation (Oxygen Not Included)
  • Hiking
  • Board Games

Travel / Geography

  • I've had the opportunity to visit approximately 10 countries, many of which I'm eager to revisit.

  • Additional details about my travels can be found in the statistics section titled "Metropolis Visited."

Fun facts

  • I once embarked on an adventure to experience life as a hobo, setting out with only 50 RMB (roughly 10 Canadian dollars) to survive without any assistance.
  • Despite its reputation, I've ventured to more than 5 countries, including Colombia, which is globally recognized as a dangerous country in South America.
  • I'm not a fan of coffee; tea is my preferred beverage due to my distaste for the taste of coffee
  • I possess an unusual fearlessness, being able to experience all amusement park rides without a single scream or hint of fear.

I dream of

  • Inspiring and being inspired by others.
  • Contributing to a brighter future for everyone, irrespective of their political or socioeconomic background.
  • Treating every individual with genuine kindness and respect.
  • Nurturing a perpetual sense of curiosity.
  • Striving for continual self-improvement.