Skillsets

  • css
  • rails
  • js
  • mongoDB
  • express
  • react
  • redux
  • nodejs
  • postgres
  • html
  • aws
  • css
  • git

super rental
inspired by roofstock

Live   Github

Super Rental is a marketplace where users can browse rental properties across the nation and make offers on the property online.

Technology: Rails, React, Redux, AWS S3, Google Map API, Heroku

oneroof
a housemate app

Live   Github

OneRoof, a housemate organization tool, is an online application for users to better coordinate house chores, expenses, meetings, and communication through live chat. This app will make living arrangement coordination and communication much easier for households.

Technology: MongoDB, Express, ReactJS, NodeJS, AWS S3, socket.io

bouncing penguin
a javascript game

Live   Github

This is a game designed in the language of javascript on HTML canvas.
Save the penguin by grabbing food and avoiding trash in the ocean!

About Me

Hello! I am Annie Xu, a full-stack software engineer with experience in finance, fintech and proptech.

  • Coding

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    I am a software engineer with a passion for Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Javascript, React and Redux.

    Growing up, I had always been fascinated by how computer science has shaped a whole new world. In college, I was exposed to programming and built my first game — candy crush. I truly enjoy the process of problem solving.

    After graduating from UC Berkeley, I worked in the field of finance. However, the pandemic has given me a whole new perspective; I love learning how to use new technology and thinking logically, methodically, and creatively. I decided to take on more challenges in life and pursue my unfinished childhood dream.

  • Charity Work

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    I have been serving on the board for Asian Pacific Community Fund(APCF), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization in Los Angeles, since November 2019. I am a believer in effective altruism.

    APCF has 30+ years of history. In the past decade, APCF has diversified its fundraising efforts by developing donor-advised funds giving circles, grant making, scholarship funds, and capacity building initiatives.

    Do you know you can make an impact by utilizing employer donation match or payroll deduction? DAF is also a great way to give while strategizing tax benefits. If you are interested, you can ask me about ways of giving to help voices in the API community be seen, heard, counted and valued!

  • sailing

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    I am certified to steer sailboats ----
    DINGHY, MONOHULL, CATAMARAN!

    After taking my first sailing course at Cal Adventures -- an outdoor activity program at UC Berkeley, I suddenly fell in love with it. In college, I sailed on dingy boats in the windy Bay Area. Now I sail out of Marina Del Rey on monohulls and catamarans where I can see dolphins, sea lions, and occasionally whales!

  • interior design

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    My proud projects: 4 properties in 2 years! I passed both real estate agent and general contractor license exams!

    Funny story: due to shortage of labor and a tight timeline, no excavator operator was available for one of the projects. I learned how to operate a Bobcat E35 excavator under 10 mins(its dual-throttle system works almost the same as a catamaran!), and managed to knock down the railroad ties(retaining wall) within an hour and a half.

    I read about interior design ideas and color regimes regularly. I've also overseen the planning stage for a 14 million dollar mansion and the development of several commercial real estate(apartments).