# Christopher Lu > Software Engineer | JavaScript | TypeScript | React.js | Node.js | Express.js | MongoDB | SQL | Next.js | Kubernetes | Docker Location: Brooklyn, New York, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/christopherlu A passionate software engineer with skilled in both front-end and back-end development working on full stack applications. The main technologies that I work in currently are JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node/Express, and NoSQL (MongoDB). My most current work is an open-source project through OS-Labs called KlusterBud; A Kubernetes developers tool for monitoring node anomalies and its replica sets. Publication on Medium titled: "KlusterBud: K8s anomaly detection made simple" Recently I gave a talk to an open forum of engineers on GraphQL and its implementation over RESTful API calls. I would love to connect and speak more about software engineering, web development, and technology trends. ## Work Experience ### Full Stack Engineer @ Tern Jan 2024 – Present ### Software Engineer @ OSLabs Jan 2023 – Present •Created a Kubernetes monitoring developer tool targeting and acquiring node status data to identify and isolate instances of node failure within k8 clusters. •Leveraged Prometheus and its query language, PromQL in order to generate queries reflecting node health status in a result dependent drop down to fetch targeted status metrics for users involving selecting a specific replica set to monitor and presenting any abnormal spikes in CPU usage above a 5% average range back to the client. •Implemented React and React Hooks to utilize useState and useEffect for state management in conjunction with React’s component reusability and unidirectional data flow to pass the state of 1 or more detected CPU usage irregularities to child components. •Detected anomalies are identified based on desired scraping intervals, increasing effectiveness and accuracy over using Kubectl by over 10%. •Developed the Kubernetes Integration Platform using Node.js and Express, ingesting a stream of k8 cluster CPU utilization, network latency, and pod runtime metrics for SRE teams to monitor their microservices at scales, achieving a 20% reduction in average response time due to efficient routing and management of HTTP requests. •Employed Docker images to bundle the application along with its dependencies, enhancing workflow and leveraging its isolation capabilities to mitigate potential conflicts within the application when utilized on more than 1 device. •Developed under tech accelerator OS Labs. ### Software Engineer | Wobbejams (Open Source) - Spotify Album Review Social Media Platform @ Open Source Jan 2023 – Present • Authenticated users via Spotify OAuth leveraging a secure external platform for ease of use for DX/CX • Established REST API Get requests to interact with Spotify API to generate custom queries via 1 or more input fields (ie: artist/album names). • Applied React’s component architecture to craft a Single Page Application (SPA) of a continuous feed composed of album reviews from the user with 2 static side navigation menus. • Implemented React Router to actively render React components, crafting a streamlined and user-friendly experience, which simplified the development process for both front and back end by reducing the number of pages and optimizing traffic flow. ### Software Engineer | ChromaCraze (Open Source) | Multiplayer interactive web-sockets game @ Open Source Jan 2023 – Present • Utilized TypeScript to strictly control the input and expected responses of our backend Express server • Leveraged React and Redux for the use of state and state management to control the state of the game board throughout play • Implement Websockets to provide live and up to date status of the game state so all players would be update simultaneously • Authenticated users via Google OAuth to utilize a a secure external platform and to create a player profile and seamless experience ### Customer Support Analyst II @ Loadsmart Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 Developed, implemented, and carried out new streamlined training curriculum for incoming team members for multiple SaaS products • Utilized Omni channel methods of communication to effectively identify, receive, and resolve support and service requests • Supported development of user friendly resource and tutorials to expedite client usage and adoption • Emphasized response and resolution for client inquiries and concerns of average completion to satisfaction within SLA guidelines • Developed strategies on managing client expectations for responses and coaching methods for empathy and de-escalation to create a positive experience ### Retail Contact Center - Chat Specialist @ Apple Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 • Supporting customer inquiries through chat based interaction. • Identifying and positioning the best solutions for order based concerns ### Product Zone Specialist (Business Team) @ Apple Jan 2018 – Jan 2022 | Williamsburg, New York Williamsburg Business Team • Utilizing CRM system to update and create relationships with current and potential clients • Outreaching to existing and new clients for support on hardware and other technology based solutions • Providing a dedicated point of contact for clients • Fostering and developing relationships with clients to address and forecast current and future solutions • Purchase, finance, and lease quote generation and submission • Creating partnerships amongst clients to provide needs solutions ### Retail Contact Center - Voice Specialist @ Apple Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 Post sales call center support Providing insight and adjustments in post order sales ### Teaching Assistant @ Stony Brook University Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | Stony Brook Assisting the professor in operating the class Collecting and grading homework and classwork assignments Assisting students in questions pertaining to course material and course projects ### External Relations Chairman @ Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | Stony Brook Maintaining contact with other chapters within Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity Inc. Establishing coordinated events amongst other chapters ### Assistant Recruitment Chairman @ Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 | Stony Brook Univerisity Aiding the recruitment chairman in opportunities to reach out towards the campus community Helping plan and organize recruitment events Monitoring recruitment schedule ## Education ### Biology Stony Brook University Jan 2008 – Jan 2013 ### Advanced Regents With Honors Diploma St. John The Baptist Diocesan High School Jan 2004 – Jan 2008 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/christopher-lu19 - GitHub: https://github.com/christopher-lu --- Source: https://flows.cv/christopherlu JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/christopherlu/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-01