Derek Lu

Software engineer and researcher working at the intersection of human-centered systems, intelligent interfaces, and real-world products. Experience spans building scalable full-stack platforms used by millions, alongside research in VR/AR interaction and human-AI systems. Focused on turning ambiguous ideas into structured, testable, and deployable systems. Interested in designing technology that is not only functional, but understandable, accessible, and worth using.

Research Development Design Multimedia Business

Software Engineer

Aurora

Builds full-stack systems that connect strong engineering fundamentals with thoughtful product experience. Focuses on clean architecture, reliable data flow, and performance, while also exploring how AI and LLM capabilities can be integrated into products in ways that feel useful, usable, and grounded.

Frontend Engineer

Gogolook

Builds full-stack systems that connect strong engineering fundamentals with thoughtful product experience. Focuses on clean architecture, reliable data flow, and performance, while also exploring how AI and LLM capabilities can be integrated into products in ways that feel useful, usable, and grounded.

Researcher

National Taiwan University

Works across VR/AR, LLMs, and computer vision to explore how intelligent systems can better support human understanding, interaction, and decision-making. Interested in turning emerging technical capabilities into research prototypes that are both experimentally rigorous and practically meaningful.

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