Jimmy (Hiu Nam) Lo

About

As early as I can remember, I've been a tinkerer, builder, and techie. At Georgia Tech, I studied computer science and went on to work for several design and web development firms. Most recently, I worked at the DeKalb Library as their in-house programmer, responsible for all facets of their online presence and internal operations. Currently, I'm looking for new technical challenges and a work environment where I can grow. I value good design, elegant code, and learning new things.

Work Experience

eBranch Manager, DeKalb County Public Library

Jan, 2007 - present

Moved the library from a 90's style static page to a fully interactive online presence.
- Redesigned and built the library's website, making information responsive, accessible, and editable
- Created an app for librarians to enter programs for publication on the website's events calendar
- Created an app that fed library information to TV screens that greet patrons when they enter the library
- Built a complete intranet solution to facilitate communication within the organization
- Started and created content for DCPLive (blog) and DCPLink (newsletter)
- Created the library's online presence to facilitate patron interactions on Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Pinterest, and YouTube
- Grew online following on social media services, including 1400 followers on Twitter and 3700 Likes on Facebook
- Created and maintained three podcasts delivering original audio content to patrons
Joined: Jan, 2007

Currently Working
Lead Web Programmer, Anchor Wave Internet Solutions

Jul, 2005 - Jul, 2006 1 year

Key member of a web development team making sites for local small businesses in Tucson, Arizona.
- Created PHP and MySQL driven e-commerce sites under strict deadlines
- Helped develop and conceive a PHP-based content management system for use across client sites
Joined: Jul, 2005

Left: Jul, 2006

1 year
New Media Specialist, Wages Design

Mar, 2001 - Jun, 2003 2 years 3 months

Worked closely with a team of graphic designers to deliver beautiful, effective websites for clients.
- Implemented large-scale, interactive, and dynamic websites using HTML, Flash, Actionscript, and ASP
- Created smooth user experiences from visual designs
Joined: Mar, 2001

Left: Jun, 2003

2 years 3 months
Co-op Software Developer, Lotus Development

Aug, 1996 - Apr, 1999 2 years 8 months

Assisted in the development of Word Pro, a word processing application for the desktop.

Joined: Aug, 1996

Left: Apr, 1999

2 years 8 months

Skills

Backend Web Development
PHP MySQL Ruby Ruby on Rails ExpressionEngine Craft CMS
Frontend Web Development
HTML CSS Javascript JQuery Sass Bootstrap
Web Design
Photoshop Illustrator User Interface (UI) Design User Experience (UX)
Server Platforms
Linux Windows Server Mac OS X

Recent Work

Atlanta Cycling Festival website
Worked with a small team to create responsive, SEO friendly website to promote annual weeklong bicycling event in Atlanta. More details on GitHub.

2016
Encyclomedia website
Reworked their Flash site into a responsive HTML5 website.

2015
DeKalb Library Foundation website
Created and developed a new look and feel for connecting with potential patrons and donors.

2015
DeKalb County Public Library website
Redesigned library website for responsiveness and easy staff management through ExpressionEngine CMS system.

2015

Education

Software as a Service, Parts 1 & 2, EdX.org / UC Berkeley

Nov, 2014 - Feb, 2015
Final grade: 97%

Started: Oct, 2014

Completion: Jan, 2015
Creative Writing, MFA, Arizona State University

Jul, 2003 - Dec, 2004

Started: Jul, 2003

Completion: Dec, 2004
Computer Science, Bachelor, Georgia Institute of Technology

Dec, 1995 - Nov, 2000
3.37 GPA

Started: Dec, 1995

Completion: Nov, 2000

Teaching

"Intro to Podcasting", DeKalb County Public Library

Jan, 2015

Jan, 2015
GED Test Preparation, DeKalb County Jail

2011 - 2013

2011 - 2013
"Organizing, Writing, Maintaining, and Promoting A Library Blog"

Aug, 2008
GOLD/GALILEO conference

Aug, 2008
Graduate Teaching Assistant, English Composition

2003 - 2004
Arizona State University

2003 - 2004

Volunteer Work

Hacker, GoodieHack 2015

Feb, 2015

Created data visualization dashboard for Atlanta Regional Commission

Feb, 2015
Hacker, CodeAcross Atlanta

Feb, 2015 - Present

Ongoing efforts to revitalize South Downtown Atlanta through tech
- Converted data for use in asset map of area
- Helped build interactive asset map of South Downtown
Since: Feb, 2015

Currently Volunteering
Founder, Poet, Free Poems on Demand

Sep, 2010 - Present

Freely spread literary love
- Conceived and organized over 60 Free Poems on Demand performances
- Worked in close collaboration with organizers of events, such as the Decatur Book Festival, Chomp and Stomp, and Atlanta Streets Alive
- Recruited over 20 members to write free poems
- Created and managed the Free Poems on Demand website and online presence
- Increased awareness of poetry in Atlanta
Since: Sep, 2010

Currently Volunteering
Volunteer, Crop Mob

2010 - 2012

Helped local organic farmers weed, plant, harvest, and do other tasks
Since: 2010

Until: 2012
Volunteer, Pick leader, Concrete Jungle

2012 - Present

Helped pick over a thousand pounds of wild fruit per year for local food banks
Since: 2012

Currently Volunteering

Publications

A Reduction , Textile Series

Published on: June, 2011

Prose poem on the seduction of the miniscule

Published on: June, 2011
An Attempt at Re-exhausting a Place in Paris , Eyeshot

Published on: Aug, 2012

Following Oulipian writer Georges Perec through time and space using Google Maps

Published on: Aug, 2012

Awards

Employee of the Quarter, DeKalb County Public Library

Awarded on: Aug 31, 2008

Awarded on: Aug 31, 2008