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Steven Lu slu@me.com
Steven Lu is a senior in high school, an entrepreneur and researcher in various types of internet media. His skills range from creating algorithms to creating applications, particularly recognized in his development through the Facebook Platform. More information can be found below and in his résumé.

Biography

In 1998, Steven started learning his first programming language which was C++ until in 2001 he was introduced to Java programming and HTML. Later on in 2002, Steven started working with the lead service providers in services hosting over the internet developing programs and systems for ease of management. In 2004, he received his certifications from Microsoft as a Professional (MCP), Systems Administrator (MCSA), and Desktop Support Technician (MCDST). 2005, he started learning PHP to develop web applications. In 2006, Steven started his first company and from there gained experience in the marketing industry and in entrepreneurship. In 2007, he attended Carnegie Mellon's (CMU) National High School Game Academy (NHSGA) where he learned 3D modeling, computer arts and the Python programming language. Also in this year (2007), he created a very well known application called Music in Facebook and later developed the company, Burst Development with Russell Frank. In 2008, Steven went back to CMU to learn and implement C# in mobile robotics and learn object oriented Java programming and data structures.

Portfolio

Programming

Music - An application where Facebook users can add personal songs to their profiles.
Mando Phrase Generator - Facebook users generate and learn Chinese phrases to and from their profile.
Amped Grid [Discontinued] - Allows anyone to search and stream songs through internet popularity.
Naughty Gifts [Discontinued] - Facebook users can joke around by giving gifts to one another.
Bypass Blocks [Discontinued] - Facebook users register for a private proxy through a simple setup.

Design

Epsilon Entertainment - An interactive design which portrays the scheme of the entertainment group.
Burst Development - A WP Theme to match the company's presentation and professionalism.
infiNity eSports - A design created to portray professionalism in a gaming team.
F.R.E.E.D. Foundation - A simple HTML/CSS design to attract the eye and inform about an eating disorder.

Music & Video

Videos: Changing Masks
Composition: The Last Castle - The Starlights - My Feelings For You
Piano: Sonata No. 50 in D Major, Allegro - June Barcarolle, Op. 37,.No. 6 - The Night Winds

Engineering

Marble Sorter - A device created under constraints to sort marbles.

Notabilities

(StuffedMedia, Feb 2008): "In Brief: The Amped Grid"
(Inside Facebook, Jul 2007): "Rocking your profile page - The best music applications on Facebook"

Profiles

Facebook - LinkedIn - Twitter

Contact

AIM infinitesynopsis - MSN slu1@cmu.edu - YAHOO slu791 - GTALK tacticalazn@gmail.com