I'm Lily Bu, a driven Information Technology student at the University of Washington Tacoma, specializing in Cybersecurity with a 3.97 GPA and an anticipated June 2026 graduation. I’m passionate about secure web development, governance of AI systems, and building scalable, user-friendly applications. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning complex problems into practical solutions. During my internships and projects, I’ve built RESTful APIs with FastAPI, worked on front-end using React and Vue, and managed databases like PostgreSQL and MongoDB. I also contribute to marketing campaigns, improving event attendance and online engagement through compelling content and video editing. I’m excited to continue growing my skills in full-stack development, UI/UX, and AI governance.

I'm Lily Bu, a driven Information Technology student at the University of Washington Tacoma, specializing in Cybersecurity with a 3.97 GPA and an anticipated June 2026 graduation. I’m passionate about secure web development, governance of AI systems, and building scalable, user-friendly applications. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning complex problems into practical solutions. During my internships and projects, I’ve built RESTful APIs with FastAPI, worked on front-end using React and Vue, and managed databases like PostgreSQL and MongoDB. I also contribute to marketing campaigns, improving event attendance and online engagement through compelling content and video editing. I’m excited to continue growing my skills in full-stack development, UI/UX, and AI governance.

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I’m Lily Bu, a driven Information Technology student at the University of Washington Tacoma, specializing in Cybersecurity with a 3.97 GPA and an anticipated June 2026 graduation. I’m passionate about secure web development, governance of AI systems, and building scalable, user-friendly applications. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning complex problems into practical solutions.

During my internships and projects, I’ve built RESTful APIs with FastAPI, worked on front-end using React and Vue, and managed databases like PostgreSQL and MongoDB. I also contribute to marketing campaigns, improving event attendance and online engagement through compelling content and video editing. I’m excited to continue growing my skills in full-stack development, UI/UX, and AI governance.

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Work Experience

Web Development Intern at Cyber Range Poulsbo
January 1, 2026 - Present
Developed RESTful API endpoints using FastAPI and Python for learning management system, implementing JWT authentication, role-based access control, and PostgreSQL database operations with SQLAlchemy ORM. Supported front-end development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks such as React and Vue. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to build reusable UI components and ensure design-system consistency.
AI Governance & IT Systems Intern at University of Washington Tacoma
January 1, 2026 - Present
Assisted in the design and evaluation of agentic AI systems in critical IT environments, focusing on governance, risk mitigation, human-in-the-loop control, and system reliability.
Student Marketing Assistant – Office of Admission at University of Washington Tacoma
January 1, 2025 - Present
Contributed to 15+ marketing campaigns, driving a 30% increase in event attendance and a 70% increase in online engagement through social content and video editing.

Education

B.S. in Information Technology, Specialization in Cybersecurity at University of Washington Tacoma
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2026

Qualifications

Full Stack Software Development: Building Scalable Cloud Applications – Certificate Program
June 1, 2025 - March 20, 2026
Postgraduate Certificate in User Experience Design: UI/UX for Data-Driven Business Application
January 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services