Shengyuan Lu @shengyuan-lu
Campus Expert
- University of California, Irvine
- Irvine
Becoming an Expert
How to complete the application to become a GitHub Campus Expert.
Introduction
An introduction to Campus Experts and campus communities.
Inclusive Communities
How to start creating inclusive communities on campus.
Information Design
How to design workshops, worksheets, and other learning experiences from first principles.
Public Speaking
How to speak publicly, from writing a talk to wowing an audience.
Introduction to Git
Take your first steps with Git, versioning your files and collaborating with confidence.
Community Impact
Apply what you've learnt by making a plan for the future of your community.
About Shengyuan
Before I became a software engineer, I was chasing a different dream: filmmaking. I spent high school building a YouTube channel, not for fame, but for the love of storytelling. That passion for creative expression stuck with me, even as my interests shifted.
During the pandemic, I started exploring UI design, just to sharpen my Photoshop skills. When I shared a mockup online and people asked me to build it, I felt the same rush I used to get from posting a video. That moment sparked my journey into tech.
At UC Irvine, I initially struggled. Coming from a small school in rural Ohio, I felt behind compared to peers with years of coding experience. But I kept pushing, eventually landing an internship at Zoom before my sophomore year.
I later became a GitHub Campus Expert to help others break into tech, especially those from non-traditional backgrounds. Hosting resume reviews, mock interviews, and workshops became my new form of creative expression. Seeing students succeed showed me the impact of mentorship.
For me, creativity is not tied to one medium. It is about building, solving, and empowering. Whether through code or community, I am driven by the joy of helping others take their next step.
Feel free to connect with me through these platforms:
Skills
python
swift
c++
java
go
html/css
javascript
c#
sql
git
Recent events
Break Into Tech 6 - Fall Career Fair Prep
Join for a practical workshop covering how to pitch yourself, tailor your resume, and approach recruiters with confidence.
Workshop
Irvine, California, USA
Break Into Tech 5 - Spring Career Fair Prep
Join for a practical workshop covering how to pitch yourself, tailor your resume, and approach recruiters with confidence.
Workshop
Irvine, California, USA
Break Into Tech 7 - Polish Resume Using AI
Check out prompts to use to let ChatGPT write your resume bullet points.
Workshop
Irvine, California, USA
Break Into Tech 4 - Mock Interview
Whether you’re prepping for internships or full-time roles, this session will help you build confidence and interview skills in a supportive environment.
Workshop
Irvine, California, USA
BUILD'23
BUILD’23 is a two day hackathon surrounding the use of emerging technologies, such as blockchain and AI, to address the pressing global issues of today.
Hackathon
Remote, Canada
HackUCI 2023
This year, Hack at UCI will take place the weekend of February 3rd to 5th. The event will be 100% in-person during the day. Free workshops, socials, food, and swag will be provided!
Hackathon
Irvine, California, USA
Break Into Tech 3 - International Student Special
Navigating tech careers as an international student comes with unique challenges—from work authorization to cultural barriers.
Workshop
Irvine, California, USA
Break Into Tech 2 - Intro To Leetcode
Learn the basics of mastering Leetcoding!
Workshop
Irvine, California, USA
Break Into Tech 1 - Resume Review Special
Sharpen your resume and get ready to land your next tech opportunity!
Workshop
Irvine, California, USA
HackUCI 2022
HackUCI is the largest collegiate hackathon in Orange County, and we continue expanding and improving our event every year
Hackathon
Irvine, California, USA
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