VINNIE LU
CONTACT
**.******@*****.***
www.github.com/VinnieLu
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinnie-
lu-57560b143/
PROJECTS
Speak
Speak is an augmented alternative communication
device designed for autistic children or anyone
with a speech disorder. It uses Ruby on Rails, AJAX, Javascript, JQuery, HTML, CSS and Bootstrap to
provide users who can't speak with a tool to
communicate their thoughts and ideas. Connects
with AWS Polly API and Cloudinary API.
--dbc-speak.herokuapp.com/
Snikipedia
Snikipedia is a project with a similar functionality to Wikipedia. Users can search topics for
informational articles, and add photos or text to
existing articles. Built with HTML, CSS, Ruby on
Rails, AJAX and Javascript. Connects with the
Wikipedia and Stripe API's.
--snikipedia.herokuapp.com
2048 Clone
A tricky, multi-colored game with a complex back-
end algorithm. Built with Javascript, JQuery, HTML and CSS.
--clone-2048.herokuapp.com
EDUCATION
Kenyon College, Gambier, OH
Bachelor of Arts 2010
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
Intensive Summer Study Program, July and August
2007
Groton School, Groton, MA
Graduated June 2006, Dean's list 4 semesters
Ruby, Rails 5, Javascript, React,
Python, JQuery, Ajax, Bootstrap,
HTML, CSS, PostgreSQL, Jasmine,
Heroku, Capybara, Agile Workflow,
Git, RSpec
SKILLS
BUSINESS-RELATED EXPERIENCE
Dev Bootcamp
Austin, TX
Developer Jul 2017 - Nov 2017
Completion of an intense and immersive web
development program. Pair programmed while
exploring programming challenges and group
projects involving: Ruby, Javascript, jQuery, Ajax, HTML, CSS, ActiveRecord, Ruby on Rails, SQL, API’s, RSpec, Jasmine and more. Worked together to
accomplish tight deadlines while learning new skills and implementing Agile workflow and Engineering
Empathy principles.
Austin Independent School District
Substitute Teacher 2012 - Present
Classroom instruction for grades K-12. Duties
include teaching in all levels and subjects,
administering tests and quizzes, classroom
behavioral management and administrative duties.
Attained preferred status, and placed on the first call list.
Love Hangover the Band
Austin, TX
Bassist, vocalist, manager 2012 - 2016
Top forty entertainment in upscale clubs and
casinos throughout Texas and Louisiana. Duties
were performance-related (bass playing, singing,
rapping, dancing, bantering with audience), sound
production-related (setting up microphones, stands and speakers), and management-related
(corresponding with booking agents and club
managers, quality control).