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About Me

About

Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson —

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                      Logan Wu

Logan Wu

Front-end Web Developer

Hello! My name is Logan Wu. I am a web developer and graphic designer with a passion for new knowledge and a desire to work on projects that benefit the community. Programming and art fuel my passion for technologies and user-centered design. Feel free to take a look at my resume here .

Skills

It is possible to fly without motors, but not without knowledge and skills.
— Wilbur Wright —

Graphic Design

I have a BFA in Graphic Design. I love to study and stay updated with newest design schemes, typography, UX and UI trends. Here's my graphic design portfolio.

Web Development

PHP, Drupal, MySQL, JavaScript, jQuery, AngularJS, AJAX, Git, HTML, CSS, Sass, Less, Bootstrap, SVG, Agile Development, BDD and TDD. Here's my Github profile.

Photography

I started doing photography since 2010. Personally, it is a great thing to do while traveling and I am keen on practicing new techniques. Here's my photography blog.

Portfolio

Nothing ever comes to one, that is worth having, except as a result of hard work.
— Booker T. Washington —

JavaScript

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Tic Tac Toe

2-player game with various board sizes

AngularJS

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Kora

Online Q&A forum

AngularJS

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NIXFLIX

Movie review website with 'night' mode

PHP, MySQL

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Face2Face

Geolocation app for meeting in person

JavaScript

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Snake Game

Game application

AngularJS

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Mailer

Printer friendly mailing label generator

CSS

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The Best City

Mobile responsive multi-column website

Experience

The only source of knowledge is experience.
— Albert Einstein —

  • opensesame

    Dec. 2015 - Feb. 2016

    OpenSesame

    Software Development Intern

    Working as a member of the Product Development team to develop, test, and support the internal and production systems of the global enterprise e-learning company under agile development methodology.

  • psu

    May. - Jul. 2015

    PSU Regional Research Institute

    Desktop Support Technician

    Provided technical support to staff members of the Institute. Other daily tasks included imaging computers, updating software, replacing hardware, etc.

  • parsons

    2014 - 2015

    Parsons The New School for Design

    Learning Space Lab Aide

    Managed multimedia computer labs for students and faculty, assisted them with troubleshooting software, PC and Mac computers, and oversaw video editing, music recording studios and print labs.

  • uw-madison

    2012 - 2013

    LGBT Campus Center, UW-Madison

    Communications Specialist

    Utilizing InDesign and Illustrator, I designed all publications including brochures, posters, and flyers for the Center and associated events. I also managed the Center’s website, its social media and worked closely with with center staff on decision-making.

Education

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
— Nelson Mandela —

  • Jul. - Oct. 2015

    Epicodus

    Full-stack Web Development

    Epicodus furthered my knowledge of HTML and CSS, while teaching me new skills in JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, Drupal, MySQL, AngularJS, and APIs. The most important skill I have learned is to think like a programmer, write elegant code, and stay up-to-date with new frameworks and technologies in this ever changing industry.

  • 2014

    Parsons The New School for Design

    MFA in Photography

    I studied at Parsons for two semesters for a graduate degree in Photography. Eventually, I decided to pursue the tech field instead of the field of fine arts.

  • 2011-2013

    University of Wisconsin-Madison

    BFA in Graphic Design, cum laude

    I lived in Madison, Wisconsin for two years to finish my bachelor's degree. I've learned a lot in terms of the concept of design, typography, color theory, etc. I also took a certificate Web Design course offered by the University, which significantly enchanced my knowledge and interest in web developement.

  • 2009-2011

    Oregon State University

    Graphic Design

    I did mainly liberal studies and foundations of art and design. Transfered to UW-Madison after two years.

Contact Me

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