Xiao "Joka" Liang
About Xiao "Joka" Liang
Xiao 'Joka' Liang is a co-founder of Polarr and currently serves as a Game Producer for Tencent Games in Latin America. He has a background in economics and has held various roles in the gaming and banking industries.
Work at Polarr
Xiao Liang has served as a Co-founder at Polarr since its inception in 2014. The company is known for its innovative photo editing software and tools that cater to both professional and amateur photographers. Over the years, Liang has contributed to the strategic direction and growth of the company, which is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Current Role at Tencent Games
Since 2021, Xiao Liang has been working as a Game Producer for Tencent Games, focusing on the Latin American market. This role is based in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. Liang's responsibilities include overseeing game development projects and ensuring they align with market demands and company objectives.
Previous Experience in the Gaming Industry
Prior to his current roles, Xiao Liang worked at Tencent as a Game Designer from 2016 to 2019. During this three-year period, he was involved in the design and development of various gaming projects, contributing to Tencent's extensive portfolio in the gaming sector.
Educational Background
Xiao Liang studied at Vanderbilt University, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from 2011 to 2014. His educational experience provided him with a strong foundation in economic principles, which he has applied in his professional endeavors. He also attended Shenzhen Foreign Languages School, enhancing his language skills.
Internship Experience
Xiao Liang has held several internships that contributed to his professional development. He interned at Citi as a Consumer Banking Intern in 2011 for two months and worked as an Intern Consultant at Michael Page in 2012 for three months. He also returned to Michael Page for another internship in 2014, which lasted one month.