Hello! My name is
Shirley Xu
I am Shirley Xu, a software engineer, bioinformatician, and self-taught artist with a passion for blending creativity, technology, and design. Whether I'm designing characters for gaming projects, analyzing data with bioinformatics tools or building responsive web applications, I approach every challenge with adaptability, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. My diverse educational background, hands-on experience, and artistic abilities fuel my desire to create meaningful and well-designed products that resonate with users.
What can I do for you?
UI Design and Development
Are you looking for someone to help you design and implement your user interfaces? You've come to the right place! Having studied user experience, data visualization, and human-computer interaction, I am experienced with creating delightful visual and functional experiences for users of all kinds.
Full-stack Development
Having graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, I have worked with both frontend and backend programming, including networking, design, and full-stack development. I have vast experience with the MERN stack, Typescript, and APIs, which I have also used in my personal website.
Illustration
I have been drawing for 7+ years and won the Gold Scholastic Art Award in 2016. I have a passion for art and illustration; in fact, I was accepted into the Rhode Island School of Design, one of the most prestigious art schools. Even though I chose a different path, I still create digital art and have done various concept art pieces as well.