Dougg Kwan - Passion for Life, Family and Friends

Born in Vancouver, B.C., of a Native-Canadian Shuswap (Canadian Tribe) mother and a Cantonese-born Chinese father, Dougg grew up in San Francisco from the age of 6 years old. Dougg was raised in a large, close-knit traditional Chinese family. Dougg has a passion for living, family, friends, and food learned from his father and grandmother, especially.

Dougg attended George Washington High and lettered in cross country and track. During his Junior Year, he was class Treasurer. It was during this time in high school that he became very involved in helping others as a Peer Resource Center Big Brother to underclassmen and those new to school. Dougg also grew fond of art films during his senior year where he took a class on films. Still, Dougg also loved the blockbusters of the 1980's including Jaws, Star Trek and Star Wars. San Francisco's intense culture gave him an immense appreciation for all of the experiences he had growing up.

In 1985, Dougg attended college at the University of California at Santa Cruz. It was during this time that Dougg became an avid bicylist, swimmer, and hiker. He majored in Sociology but also enjoyed studying French, Mandarin, drawing, and photography. Dougg was fortunate to have lived among the redwoods and to be near the beach, and still treasurers those years living in Santa Cruz. Dougg also learned to kayak and enjoyed trips to Tamales Bay and throughout the Monterey Bay, including Elk Horn Slough.

During his time as an undergrad, Dougg learned about his roots and later became interested in traditional Chinese medicine. He read voraciously and especially enjoyed Dostoevsky, Amy Tan, Sun Tzu, and Philip K. Dick. In 1991, Dougg received a full scholarship to Five Branches Institute, College of Traditional Medicine (now Five Branches University) and received his Masters of Arts in Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1996. During that same year, Dougg passed his exam to become certified as a California Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc).

Dougg started his professional career as an Operations Manager and Registrar after completing his medical studies at his graduate school. Dougg also learned to become a gourmet chef, specializing in Chinese cuisine gleaned from recipes he learned from his grandmother and father.

In 1996, Dougg made the move to San Jose and started his career in the semiconductor industry as a Specification Writer and ISO 9000 Quality Auditor. Dougg also worked for Fairchild semiconductor as an Associate Program Administrator and QS 9000 Quality Auditor. The last position he held was at Analog Devices, Inc. where he was a Quality Engineer. During his time in corporate life, Dougg learnd the importance of hard work and professionalism.

Dougg has traveled all over the country including New York, Hawaii, Las vegas, Seattle and Portland. Dougg also made his way from Chicago to San Jose on Route 66. Dougg was fortunate to have traveled with his father and god father to enjoy the scenic wonders of the west coast including Bryce and Zion Canyons, and the spectacular Grand Canyon. Subsequent trips with best friend Winson also gave him the opportunity to visit Arches State and Mesa Verde State Parks. Of course, Dougg regularly visits Yosemite National Park and the beaches and parks of Santa Cruz County.

Since 2003, Dougg has been providing analytical and comprehensive one-stop shop residential real estate and loan services. Dougg has conducted 36 transactions ranging from listing and purchasing condos, single family homes and investment properties. An experienced negotiator, Dougg specializes in mortgage analysis, foreclosures, investment, and Tenant’s in Common (TIC’s) properties. Focused on Cupertino, Campbell, and San Jose, Dougg also conducts transactions throughout the Bay Area. Please call or email me if you have any questions about buying and selling real estate or loans. Dougg doesn't bite and will be happy to assist you at your convenience.