Florence Lau
About Florence Lau
Florence Lau is a Software Engineer and Project Lead at Brigit, where she has worked since 2022 in the New York City Metropolitan Area. She has a background in backend and frontend development, with experience at several technology companies including Vimeo, Gusto, and Albert.
Work at Brigit
Florence Lau serves as a Software Engineer and Project Lead at Brigit, a role she has held since 2022. Based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, she leads the Instant Cash Team, focusing on developing solutions that enhance user experience and financial accessibility. Her responsibilities include overseeing project development and ensuring the implementation of best practices in software engineering.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to her current role, Florence Lau gained valuable experience in various software engineering positions. She worked at Albert as a Software Engineer and Project Lead from 2021 to 2022. Before that, she was employed at Gusto from 2019 to 2021 as a Software Engineer. Her early career included internships at Vimeo in 2018 and ESI Toronto in 2017, where she developed foundational skills in software development.
Education and Expertise
Florence Lau earned her Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Cognitive Science from the University of California, Berkeley, completing her studies in 2019. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in software development principles and cognitive theories, which she applies in her professional work. She specializes in frontend development, utilizing technologies such as React Native and Typescript, while also possessing backend development experience with Java.
Background in App Development
Before her roles in software engineering, Florence Lau worked as an App Developer at Blueprint, Technology for Non-Profits from 2017 to 2019. In this position, she contributed to the development of applications aimed at supporting non-profit organizations. This experience enhanced her skills in creating user-friendly applications and understanding the unique needs of non-profit clients.