If systems, security, and AI aren't your thing, here are some other conversation starters.

I was born and raised in Washington State. I'm ethnically Chinese, and to give more credit where credit's due, my parents did put more thought into my Chinese names.

I like books, memes, and cute stuff. I believe fiction has as much merit as nonfiction, and the same goes for memes.

I like running, or more accurately, the feeling of having run. I also like hiking and being among the great outdoors. You would think this means I like trail running among the great outdoors, but I'm getting there.

I have a Technician amateur radio license, with callsign KK7ZYJ. I would like to do a POTA or SOTA hike sometime.

I rescued a sewing-and-embroidery machine from a dumpster and keep meaning to use it. So if you've got a worthy cause that needs fabric in it (shirts, bags, etc.), I'd love an excuse to use it.

I'm working towards my repertoire of 拿手菜, aka dishes I can serve for anyone at a dinner party regardless of dietary restrictions and allergies.

Hope this gives you something to work with!