# Savannah Luy

> GEO Lead @ XLR8 AI | Turning Conversations into Conversions

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/savannah

My journey into software development stems from a core belief that it lies at the intersection of my identity: a problem-solver with a deep appreciation for efficiency, improvement, harmony, and aesthetics. My background as both a developer and a photographer offers a unique lens, fostering a user-centric approach and an eye for the crucial details that elevate a good product to a great experience.

Technical Skills: 
Front End | Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, Typescript, React, HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, Stimulus, Turbo
Back End | PostgreSQL, Node.js, MongoDB, RESTful API Development
Testing & Deployment | Heroku, RSpec, minitest, Guard
Developer Tools | Webpack, Git, Github, npm, Agile Methodology, Figma, GCP

## Work Experience
### GEO Lead @ XLR8 AI
Jan 2026 – Present

### Strategy & Growth @ XLR8 AI
Jan 2025 – Jan 2026 | San Francisco Bay Area

### Founder @ Luy Photography
Jan 2024 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area
As the founder of my own photography business, I handle everything from marketing and client relations to web development. I drive consistent profitability by creating an inclusive brand and building an exceptional client experience from beginning to end.

### Full Stack Software Engineer @ Luy Photography
Jan 2024 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area
As a Full Stack Software Engineer for my own business, I develop and maintain my website luyphotography.com and build software tools to help automate my client experience.

Tech Stack: Ruby on Rails, HTML.erb, SCSS, Javascript, PostgreSQL, Heroku, Git, RSpec

### Full Stack Software Developer @ Health Rosetta
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024
As a Junior Software Developer at Health Rosetta, I was responsible for refactoring ActiveRecord queries and optimizing the PostgreSQL schema to boost search speeds and reduce follow-up gaps within our ticketing system. I also engineered a scalable data export feature for executive reporting and enhanced user experience by resolving UI bottlenecks.

### Technical Product Management Intern @ Health Rosetta
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023
As a Development Intern at Health Rosetta, I was the primary point of contact for integrating the DocuSign API, creating user stories and making product decisions based on a selected API and its models. I also supported company-wide events like RosettaFest, using my background in photography.

### Co President @ Women in Computer Science at UC Davis
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Davis, California, United States
As Co-President of Women in Computer Science, I led a diverse leadership team to create over 30 workshops and events, doubling member attendance while advocating for greater diversity and inclusion within CS at UC Davis. I also built a project management system to enhance team productivity and support our mission of empowering women in tech.

### Photographer @ University of California, Davis
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Davis, California, United States
As a photographer for the UC Davis College of Engineering's Media and Marketing Team, I captured and edited high-quality images to highlight the college's successes and community. I also automated graphic design and administrative tasks using scripts, which drastically improved efficiency and team workflow.

### Design Fellowship @ Design Interactive
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Davis, California, United States
• Most Innovative Design Award for Hinge UI Redesign
• Performed user research through survey collection of 70+ individuals
• Worked collaboratively throughout design process i.e. research, ideation, low fidelity, high-fidelity, presentation

### Hackathon Attendee @ HackDavis
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Davis, California, United States
• Created a web application to provide real-time updates for UC Davis's food bank, the ASUCD Pantry
• Conveyed team mission by pitching web application to hackathon judges

### WAVE Advisee @ BUILT BY GIRLS
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021

### Hackathon Attendee @ Major League Hacking
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020

### Makeathon Ambassador @ Generation She
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco, California, United States

### Web Development Scholar @ Kode With Klossy
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Los Angeles, California, United States
• Applied Python, Ruby, HTML/CSS to create a website that shares volunteer opportunities based on user input of their personality and identity
• Public Speaking with 400+ female/non‑binary identifying attendees of ages 13‑18 about professional and educational pathway in the tech industry
• Coordinated thoughtful and engaging content creation, regarding technology, collaboration, and inclusivity for Kode with Klossy social media


## Education
### Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
University of California, Davis
Jan 2020 – Jan 2023


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/savannah-luy
- Website: https://savannahluy.github.io/
- Website: https://luyphotography.com

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Last updated: 2026-03-20