Intro

Hey there!

My name is Sam Lu.

I am an undergraduate student at The University of Texas at Austin pursuing majors in Computer Science and Mathematics. I am also pursuing a UT Certificate in Applied Statistical Modeling.

My primary interests are in artificial intelligence, augmented/virtual reality, full-stack development, venture capital, entrepreneurship, and quantitative finance.

In my free time, I enjoy investing πŸ’΅, table tennis πŸ“, tennis 🎾, trying new restaurants πŸ˜‹, reading πŸ“–, and listening to music 🎡. I mostly read science fiction and listen to modern electronic music. I also recently got into blogging πŸ“ and photography πŸ“·.

"We can only see a short distance ahead, but we can see plenty there that needs to be done." - Alan Turing

Courses

Core CS Courses

  • Principles of Computer Operating Systems (CS 439)
  • Computer Organization & Architecture (CS 429)
  • Data Structures & Algorithms Honors (CS 314H)
  • Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science (CS 311)
  • Introduction to Programming (CS 312)
    • Claimed via AP Computer Science A (5 on AP Exam)

Core Math Courses

  • Matrices & Linear Algebra (M 340L)
  • πŸ“ŠProbability & Statistics (M 362K)
  • Multivariable Calculus (M 408D)
  • πŸ“ŠDifferential and Integral Calculus (M 408C)
    • Claimed via AP Calculus BC (5 on AP Exam)

Computer Science Degree Plan

Math Degree Plan

πŸ“Š = Counts for Applied Statistical Modeling Certificate

Additional CS Courses

  • Big Data in Biology (CS 309)
  • Competitive Programming (CS 104C)
  • Ethical Foundations in Computer Science (CS 103F)
  • Programming in Python (CS 109)

High School AP Courses (All 4-5 on Exams)

  • AP Computer Science A
  • AP Calculus BC
  • AP Statistics
  • AP Biology
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism (self-studied)
  • AP Physics C: Mechanics (self-studied)
  • AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based
  • AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based
  • AP United States Government & Politics
  • AP Macroeconomics
  • AP United States History
  • AP World History: Modern
  • AP Psychology
  • AP English Literature & Composition
  • AP English Language & Composition
  • AP Chinese Language & Culture

Projects

Polaris III

C++, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design, Circuit Analysis, SOLIDWORKS

  • Constructed an atmospheric 17ft and 135lb rocket with a wireless radio, sustainer engine, and electronics system avionics for the Longhorn Rocketry Association
  • Developed custom flight computer printed circuit boards (PCBs) with active control surfaces, allowing rocket models to abort anomalous launches mid-flight safely
  • Launched final rocket design at Spaceport America Cup (30K COTS division) to a height of 30000+ feet, tripling the launch height of the rocket's previous versions

SecurCity

JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React, Google Maps API, Figma, Firebase

  • Developed a city safety application with a web forum and crowdsourcing feature, enabling 500+ students and residents to make safer living decisions in Austin
  • Collaborated alongside 3 developers and presented the final working product to a series of judges in a 24-hour HackTX Hackathon

Overcoming Elbows of Tennis Model

Python, Azure, Firebase, PostgreSQL, Git

  • Train and develop a betting odds-determining Machine Learning model based on 5k+ tennis and table tennis statistics, using Azure Data Classification Tool
  • Deploy a program to utilize model to estimate outcomes to every match and statistical over/under betting odds for the next year and estimated 13% greater odds of return when compared to DraftKings odds

Instagram Follower Data Helper

Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Django

  • Reverse engineered Instagram's recommendation algorithm to create numerous propriety, targeted methods that increase account exposure by 10x and autonomously generate real Instagram followers for any user.
  • Utilized Beautiful Soup and HTTP Requests to scrape data from Instagram through both desktop and mobile operating systems (OS) and optimize the growth algorithms.
  • Easily see which users you follow don't follow you back and automatically unfollow them. Basically a hater blocker. (Seriously, why do people do the follow/unfollow method?)

TetrisBot

Java, Machine Learning

  • Implemented a fully functioning Tetris remake with user-playable game mechanics coded in Java using object-oriented programming (OOP) subtype polymorphism, and black/white box testing techniques
  • Incorporated user-playable Tetris mechanics with movements, rotations, hard dropping, soft dropping, and wall kicks based on the Super Rotation System (SRS)
  • Created artificial intelligence (AI) bot using a genetic algorithm that simulates natural selection to find the most optimal placements of the Tetris pieces without any input from a human.

DisCollectibles

Discord API, Python, Flask, Heroku, MongoDB

  • Discord application utilizing a centralized database storing user statistics and enabling a user marketplace with the purpose of increasing user interaction in various communities
  • Launch an application in 100+ communities to track user statistics and allow moderators to enable growth and engagement

Physichematics

Java, Processing, C++

  • Created interactive graphic visualizations with 2D and 3D animated models of scientific phenomena including Fourier's Law for Heat Flux, Coulomb's Law, Kepler's Law, Gauss's Law, Kinetic Theory, Discrete Fourier Transform, Himmelblau's Function, Radio Waves, etc.

ServiceIQ

Slack API, Bolt, Python, Heroku, PostgreSQL

  • Project to promote productivity and communication in the workplace, enabled with features to promote a hybrid work environment
  • Slack application built utilizing OpenAI's GPT-3 Model and deployed through Heroku in order to deliver in-house customer service to company employees and store pending support tickets

MyBuddy

  • Application that utilizes Natural Language Processing (NLP) models, Computer Vision (CV), Deep Learning, and Neural Networks to improve communication for teens and adults with disabilities

EcoDAO

  • Developed a sustainable blockchain investment website through a Decentralized Autonomous Organization committed to combating climate change through ESG-focused R&D, grants, investing, lobbying, and community events in a team of 4 within 24 hours

Song Spleeter

  • Working on ML audio software that splits spleets music files into separate instrumentals for live performance and music production

More Projects To Come...

Skills

Programming

    Python C C++ C# Java MATLAB R SQL JavaScript TypeScript HTML CSS Assembly

Blog

I currently blog on Medium

Learn more about my journey there.

Books

Some of my favorite books I've read include:

  • The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
  • The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
  • A Practical Guide To Quantitative Finance Interviews by Xinfeng Zhou
  • Cracking the Coding Interview by Gayle Laakmann McDowell

Photos

Photo gallery of some of my favorite memories 😊

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