Jie is currently a computer science PH.D candidate in The University of Texas at Dallas. His research area is information visualization which assists people to manage data visually. This interdisciplinary combines visual perception, arts with computer tech.

Jie has built up professional track record as multiple roles, such as MIT OpenCourseWare editor, AIESEC manager, co-founder of Jinjieber Imp.&Exp. Co. Ltd, Model analyst & Soft Engineer @ SAMSUNG and now professional teaching assistant @ UTD.