Kimble Burke Luu
About Kimble Burke Luu
Kimble Burke Luu is the Director of Operations at Handshake, with a diverse background in operations and public engagement across various organizations, including GitHub and Microsoft. He has experience in guiding organizational transitions and developing public-private partnerships, along with a strong academic foundation in health policy and strategic management.
Current Role at Handshake
Kimble Burke Luu serves as the Director of Operations at Handshake, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees operational strategies and initiatives to enhance the company's efficiency and effectiveness. His leadership is focused on fostering collaboration and driving operational excellence within the organization.
Previous Experience at GitHub
Prior to his current role, Kimble Burke Luu worked at GitHub as Director of Operations, Engineering from 2021 to 2022. He also held the position of Chief of Staff, Engineering at GitHub from 2019 to 2021. His tenure at GitHub involved managing engineering operations and facilitating organizational transitions, particularly during the integration of Microsoft's engineering team.
Background in Government and Public Engagement
Kimble Burke Luu has a background in government service, having worked as an Adviser in the Office of the Secretary at the United States Department of Labor from 2013 to 2017. His role involved public engagement initiatives under the U.S. Secretary of Labor. Additionally, he contributed to the Presidential Inaugural Committee as Operations Manager for events in 2012.
Educational Qualifications
Kimble Burke Luu holds a Master of Global Health Policy from George Mason University, where he studied from 2014 to 2016. He also completed a Post-baccalaureate in Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies at Northeastern University from 2009 to 2010. His educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Art History from the University of Washington, completed between 2006 and 2009.
Skills and Expertise
Kimble Burke Luu possesses strong communication skills that facilitate connections between communities and executive leaders. His expertise includes developing public-private partnerships and enhancing business opportunities. He has gained experience in the open-source software industry since 2019, focusing on creating cohesive organizational cultures.