Justin Lu
@justinlu
Full stack software engineer specializing in secure cloud and deployment automation.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a full stack software engineer with graduate training in software engineering and a strong background in secure cloud solutions, automation, and front-to-back application development. I have led features and deployments for Azure Virtual Desktop, built secure AWS-hosted applications, and improved deployment efficiency using ARM templates, Kubernetes, and Docker.
My work has reduced deployment time and administrative friction—cutting new AVD build time by 25% and eliminating 50% of credential verification steps for app delivery—while supporting mission-driven customers with secure, compliant architectures and performant frontend and backend implementations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
MCEngineered and deployed Azure Virtual Desktop solutions for air-gapped environments, reducing deployment time of new AVD builds by 25% and implementing a Remote Desktop client feature that streamlined feed subscriptions and reduced credential verification steps by 50%.
BHDeveloped front-end features for a Bayesian modeling application in Angular and modified Java backend APIs; introduced Kubernetes and Docker into the DevOps workflow, improving deployment efficiency by 30%.
TCSoftware Developer Associate
Telos Corporation
Aug 2017 - Jul 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Built a secure video-sharing web application on AWS and designed cloud architecture to host Xacta Authority to Operate for DoD users; fixed defects and implemented enhancements to Xacta 360.
NGImplemented a Java-based document processing feature that reduced manual validation time by 80% and added graphics support to a battlefield surveillance application using Java and XML parsers.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UPUniversity of Maryland, College Park
Master of Engineering, Software Engineering
2018 - 2021
Completed a Master of Engineering in Software Engineering with coursework and projects focused on software development and engineering practices.
VTVirginia Tech
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
2013 - 2017
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering with foundational studies in computer hardware and software systems.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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