I am a passionate and detail-oriented computer science graduate student with a strong foundation in algorithms, software engineering, and data science. I have collaborated with teams on innovative projects such as inclusive therapy-focused video games and secure Android applications, combining my technical expertise with a focus on user-centered design. With excellent leadership experience and a dedication to community involvement, I thrive on delivering impactful solutions that exceed client and stakeholder expectations. With a background in chemical engineering and biotechnology, I bring a multidisciplinary approach to software development and project management. My technical skills span multiple programming languages and development tools, enabling me to adapt and innovate in diverse environments. I am eager to contribute my creativity, problem-solving skills, and collaborative spirit to new challenges in computer science and software engineering domains.

Lulu Sun

I am a passionate and detail-oriented computer science graduate student with a strong foundation in algorithms, software engineering, and data science. I have collaborated with teams on innovative projects such as inclusive therapy-focused video games and secure Android applications, combining my technical expertise with a focus on user-centered design. With excellent leadership experience and a dedication to community involvement, I thrive on delivering impactful solutions that exceed client and stakeholder expectations. With a background in chemical engineering and biotechnology, I bring a multidisciplinary approach to software development and project management. My technical skills span multiple programming languages and development tools, enabling me to adapt and innovate in diverse environments. I am eager to contribute my creativity, problem-solving skills, and collaborative spirit to new challenges in computer science and software engineering domains.

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I am a passionate and detail-oriented computer science graduate student with a strong foundation in algorithms, software engineering, and data science. I have collaborated with teams on innovative projects such as inclusive therapy-focused video games and secure Android applications, combining my technical expertise with a focus on user-centered design. With excellent leadership experience and a dedication to community involvement, I thrive on delivering impactful solutions that exceed client and stakeholder expectations.

With a background in chemical engineering and biotechnology, I bring a multidisciplinary approach to software development and project management. My technical skills span multiple programming languages and development tools, enabling me to adapt and innovate in diverse environments. I am eager to contribute my creativity, problem-solving skills, and collaborative spirit to new challenges in computer science and software engineering domains.

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Amharic
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Javanese
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Afar
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Work Experience

Developer, Project Manager at Choo-Choo Zoo (Unity Game Engine project)
December 31, 2023 - August 27, 2025
Led a team of 6 developers to design and publish a therapy-focused video game using Unity and C# for children with cerebral palsy and traumatic brain injury. Collaborated with nonprofits and healthcare professionals to incorporate user feedback and ensured inclusive design standards. Developed key game interfaces and features including menus, navigation, reward tracking, and interactive tutorials. Presented the project at an annual Game Expo and published the game on itch.io while contributing to a research initiative.
Developer at Lilock Android Application
April 30, 2025 - August 27, 2025
Designed and implemented a secure note-taking Android application using Kotlin and SQLite, applying advanced encryption and hashing algorithms including PBKDF2-HMAC-SHA512. Integrated secure key storage with Android KeyStore and utilized object-oriented programming principles for data manipulation and security. Focused on high-level data protection within CRUD operations on the mobile platform.
Developer at Movie Recommender Project
April 30, 2024 - August 27, 2025
Developed a machine learning-based movie recommender system using collaborative filtering and K-Nearest Neighbors algorithm. Optimized model accuracy through hyperparameter tuning, 5-fold validation, and comparative analysis of recommendation strategies and similarity metrics. Built a reproducible pipeline for data preprocessing, prediction, evaluation, and visualization within Jupyter Notebook environment.
Volunteer Coordinator at Great Lakes Christian College Summer Retreat
August 31, 2023 - August 27, 2025
Managed a team of 6 core kitchen volunteers and over 20 part-time helpers to ensure efficient meal preparation and service for 150 participants over a week-long retreat. Designed unique menus focusing on healthy, simple, and cost-efficient recipes, developed inventory management spreadsheets, and coordinated volunteer shift rotations to achieve smooth kitchen operations.
Instructor, Introduction to Computer Science Principles at Journey Learning Studio
August 31, 2022 - August 27, 2025
Taught logical thinking and programming fundamentals using Scratch and Python to 10 middle-school students. Created and delivered a customized 8-week curriculum including lectures, homework, and projects, receiving positive feedback and demonstrating effective learning outcomes among students.

Education

M.S. Computer Science at Case Western Reserve University
August 1, 2023 - May 31, 2025
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Minor in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering at Northwestern University
September 1, 2014 - June 30, 2018

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Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Gaming, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization