Jimmy Lu
About Jimmy Lu
Jimmy Lu is a Junior Software Engineer at TELUS | Simplexiar Solutions in Burnaby, British Columbia, with a background in finance and a master's degree in Computer Science from Northeastern University.
Current Role at TELUS | Simplexiar Solutions
Jimmy Lu is currently working as a Junior Software Engineer at TELUS | Simplexiar Solutions, located in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. In his role, he engages in software development and engineering tasks, leveraging his expertise in various programming languages and software tools.
Previous Experience at Hilton Hotels & Resorts
From 2018 to 2019, Jimmy Lu worked as a Finance Associate at Hilton Hotels & Resorts in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. During his one-year tenure, he developed valuable experience in finance-related tasks, contributing to the financial operations of the company.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Jimmy Lu studied at Northeastern University, where he pursued a master's degree in Computer Science (硕士) from 2021 to 2022. His education equipped him with advanced knowledge and skills in computer science, preparing him for his role as a software engineer.
Undergraduate Degree in International Economics
Before his master's degree, Jimmy Lu completed a Bachelor of Arts in International Economics at The University of British Columbia. He studied there from 2014 to 2018, gaining a strong foundation in economics and analytical skills.
Technical Projects and Engineering Skills
Jimmy Lu has demonstrated his technical acumen through various projects. He redesigned and created Java-based queries for MongoDB, which significantly improved data fetching speed. He designed eight conversation flows in the Google Dialogflow API and integrated them with the backend to create human-like phone agents. Additionally, he created 1-to-1 chat and chatbots using Spring WebSocket for real-time messaging and integrated them with Google Dialogflow API. He also implemented an SMS notification feature with the Twilio API.