Patrick Lu
About Patrick Lu
Patrick Lu is a Software Engineer at WP Engine in County Limerick, Ireland, with a background in Electronic and Computer Engineering from the University of Limerick.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Lu studied Electronic and Computer Engineering at the University of Limerick, where he achieved a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) from 2015 to 2019. Prior to university, he attended Villiers Secondary School from 2009 to 2015. His education provided a solid foundation in electronics and computer systems, shaping his expertise as a Software Engineer.
Career at WP Engine
Patrick is currently working as a Software Engineer at WP Engine in County Limerick, Ireland. He transitioned to this role after serving as an Associate Software Engineer from 2019 to 2020. During his time at WP Engine, he contributed to the development of key software features and participated in the company’s hackathons, where he showcased innovative solutions. He also completed a significant project focused on optimizing server performance and volunteered as a mentor for junior developers.
Previous Engineering Experience
Before joining WP Engine, Patrick worked as an Engineering Intern at Marinvent Corporation in Montreal, Canada, in 2018 for three months. This role allowed him to gain practical engineering experience in a corporate environment.
Involvement in Science and Technology Festivals
Patrick has been actively involved in various educational and science festivals, including roles such as Cyber Quest Winter Camp Workshop Leader at the Edinburgh International Science Festival in Sharjah, UAE, in 2018. He also served as the Abu Dhabi Science Festival Team Leader and Cyber Quest Workshop Leader in 2017. These roles demonstrate his commitment to promoting science and technology education.
Early Career and Internships
Patrick's early career includes numerous internships and roles such as Undergraduate Intern for the Mobile Applications Programme at ESB in Dublin, Ireland, in 2017. He also held leadership positions at Just 4 Fun Kids Camp and Santa Experience Limerick. Through these early experiences, Patrick gained a diverse skill set and exposure to various professional environments.