Ian Lu
About Ian Lu
Ian Lu is a Computer Science Instructor and a Software Engineer Intern at Costco IT, with experience in various technical roles and educational positions. He has been involved in projects related to computer vision and backend development, while also serving as a tennis coach and a sandwich artist in his earlier career.
Current Work at Costco IT
Ian Lu has been working as a Software Engineer Intern at Costco IT since 2022. In this role, he focuses on backend projects, utilizing Java Spring Boot and micro-services. He collaborates with stakeholders to identify solutions that meet business requirements. His internship is based in Issaquah, Washington, and is part of a two-year commitment.
Current Role at Advanced Robotics
Since 2020, Ian Lu has been a member of the Computer Vision group at Advanced Robotics, affiliated with the University of Washington. His involvement in this group spans four years and contributes to advancements in robotics technology. This position is located in Seattle, Washington.
Position as CTO at Polymath
Ian Lu serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Polymath, a role he has held since 2021. His responsibilities include overseeing technology development and strategy. This position reflects his leadership in the tech sector and his commitment to innovation.
Educational Background
Ian Lu studied Computer Science at the University of Washington from 2020 to 2024. Prior to this, he completed his high school education at Skyline High School, where he studied Computer Science from 2018 to 2020. He also participated in the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP) during his time at Skyline.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current roles, Ian Lu worked in various positions. He was a Tennis Coach at PlayYourCourt from 2020 to 2022 and an Android Developer Intern at Inspur Systems for two months in 2019. Additionally, he worked as a Sandwich Artist at Subway for five months in 2019. These experiences contributed to his diverse skill set.