Jichu Mao
Hi! I’m Jichu! I am really glad that you have come to my website!
I’m a Graphics Performance Engineer at TikTok. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) in May 2026, where I studied Computer Graphics and Game Technology (CGGT).
I am also an Ex-Intern at Apple and the University of Alberta (UAlberta) focused on software development and 3D model processing.
During my studies in Software Engineering and Computer Graphics, I designed & developed various interesting games and software toolkits.
Work Experience
- TikTok 07/2026 – Present Graphics Performance Engineer
- Apple 01/2023 – 05/2023 Software Engineer Intern
- University of Alberta 07/2022 – 10/2022 Software Research Intern
Education
- University of Pennsylvania 08/2023 – 05/2026 Master’s in Computer Graphics and Game Technology
- Beijing Jiaotong University 08/2019 – 06/2023 Bachelor’s in Software Engineering
Hobbies
Video Games:
- Owns over 700 games on Steam.
- Enjoys experiencing and collecting a wide variety of games, including: VR and XR games, FPS, Rhythm games, Survival games, Souls-like games, Open-world Role-Playing Games (RPGs).
Singing:
- Served as the tenor section leader in the Beijing Jiaotong University Choir.
- Participated in the National College Students’ Choral Competition and won a second-place award.
Volunteering:
- Served as the Deputy Director of the Volunteer Work Department at Beijing Jiaotong University.
- Organized activities to select volunteers for the Winter Olympics.
- Participated in volunteer activities with several public welfare organizations, such as the Apple Volunteers and Wheat Project.