Software Engineer
DAVIDLUO
about me
Background
I'm a software engineer with an unusual path. I spent four years as a mechanical engineer at a material handling systems company before making a deliberate pivot into software. That background gave me something most engineers don't have: experience delivering complex, high-stakes physical systems with real deadlines and real consequences.
After completing Rithm School's full-stack bootcamp, I went on to earn a Master's in Computer Science from Georgia Tech with a 4.0 GPA. Along the way I took interesting courses in operating systems, computer architecture, security, machine learning, AI, and NLP. Currently I'm passionate about building robust systems that support great user experiences — where low-level reliability meets high-quality product.
Outside of work, I'm a proud dog and cat dad, and I stay active through climbing, weightlifting, and Muay Thai. I also like to play in the occasional pool competition. I also enjoy building side projects and exploring how AI can augment the way developers think and code.
background
Education & Experience
2024 – 2025
M.S. Computer Science (GPA: 4.0)
Georgia Institute of Technology
Graduate studies in computing systems with an interest in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Coursework: Machine Learning, AI, NLP, Operating Systems, Networks, Security, Graduate Algorithms, Software Analysis and Testing, High Performance Computer Architecture.
May – Aug 2024
Software Engineering Intern
Webalaxy
Shipped React and Firestore features across 5 client products. Designed reusable component libraries, established internal frontend standards, and mentored three undergraduate interns through code reviews and architecture discussions.
Feb – Mar 2023
Software Engineering Intern
Foqal
Implemented scheduling preset CRUD flows in a production messaging platform, coordinating React state management with backend persistence. Refactored the scheduling architecture to a unified offset-based timing model.
2022 – 2023
Full-Stack Web Development
Rithm School
Intensive full-stack bootcamp covering JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js, Python, Flask, and PostgreSQL.
2018 – 2022
Project Engineer
Kamengo Technology
Delivered 6 mission-critical material handling systems across 4–18 month lifecycles, owning requirements, design, implementation, and commissioning. Built Excel/VBA automation that reduced design iteration time by 80%.
2013 – 2018
B.A.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics
University of British Columbia
Graduated with distinction; 90.8% average; CSME Gold Medal recipient. Specialization in mechatronics and control systems.
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