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Hi! I'm Jude

I am a published master's graduate in Computer Science and Applications at Virginia Tech with a focus on Human Computer Interaction, Data Analytics, and Machine Learning. My passion is developing and designing interfaces that bridge the gap between users and the complex data and software that drive modern systems.

Previously, I earned my undergraduate degree in Information Technology with Honours at the University of Queensland, completing my thesis in the realm of Computer-Supported Cooperative Work. I was also able to learn various skills related to software design, development, and project management.

I also have 5 years of work experience in a variety of roles ranging from front-end development to assisting with computer science research. The bulk of these work years were spent designing, building, maintaining, analyzing, and testing responsive websites for businesses both big and small.

With a well-developed skill set centered around web technologies, data science, and UX, I am seeking exciting opportunities to grow as a developer, data scientist, and UX practitioner.

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Skills

Currently, my expertise is primarily in front-end development. I particularly enjoy creating interfaces that not only enhance the user experience but also boast human-readable code. Moving forward, my goal is to further apply and improve my current skills while simultaneously broadening by skillset by delving into other areas such as data analytics and machine learning in a professional setting.

Development

HTML
CSS
Javascript
Git

Other Skills

Python, Django, Flask, SASS/SCSS, jQuery, Boostrap, React, PHP, Java, C#, Subversion

UX and Design

Figma
InVision
 Adobe Illustrator CC logo
Adobe Illustrator

Other Skills

Adobe Photoshop, Miro, Balsamiq Wireframes

Data

postgreSQL
Python
 image/svg+xml
Google Analytics

Other Skills

Google Tag Manager, R, MySQL

Miscellaneous

Machine Learning, Software Project Management (Scrum, Agile, Kanban), Design Thinking, A/B Testing and Conversion Rate Optimization (Optimizely, Google Optimize, VWO, etc.), Polyglot (English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bahasa Malaysia)

Education

My educational journey serves as the foundation of my current skills and professional aspirations. I honed by abilities through coursework, learning from mentors, collaborating with peers, and conducting research.

Virginia Tech

Master's in Computer Science and Applications and Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics

2021 - 2023

The focus for my graduate studies are Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and Human Computer Interaction. These subjects build upon the interests I have developed during my undergraduate studies and subsequent employment. I worked with the Crowd Intelligence Lab advised by Dr. Kurt Luther. Through Civil War Photo Sleuth and other projects, we explore the intersection between crowd-sourced intelligence and artificial intelligence. I was also involved in the authoring of multiple publications, which can be found in the publications section.

The University of Queensland

Bachelor's in Information Technology (Hons)

2014 - 2017

The foundation of my computer science knowledge. Starting with no coding experience, I was able to learn a wide array of skills including various coding languages, design thinking, data systems, and algorithms. These skills were then applied towards various individual and group projects as well as a thesis project in Human Computer Interaction advised by Professor Stephen Viller.

Publications

Backtrace: A Human-AI Collaborative Approach to Discovering Studio Backdrops in Historical Photographs
J. Lim, V. Mohanty, T. Dodson, and K. Luther.
Proceedings of the AAAI Conference on Human Computation and Crowdsourcing (HCOMP 2023)
Behind the Canvas: A Human-AI Workflow for Tracing 19th-Century Photographers and Studio Backdrops
V. Mohanty, J. Lim, T. Dodson, and K. Luther.
Best Demo at the AAAI Conference on Human Computation and Crowdsourcing (HCOMP 2023)
Backdrop Explorer: A Human-AI Collaborative Approach for Exploring Studio Backdrops in Civil War Portraits
J. Lim
Masters Thesis Submission
Human-in-the-loop for computer vision assurance: A survey
M. Wilchek, W. Hanley , J. Lim, K. Luther, F. A. Batarseh
Elsevier Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence

Projects

The projects I undertake in my professional, academic and personal endeavours are opportunities for me to apply and sharpen my skillset. They are also important milestones that help me track my growth as a developer and UX practitioner.
Back Trace
BackTrace
My thesis project with the Crowd Intelligence Lab at Virginia Tech. Here I designed and developed a reverse image search system to help photo researchers find photos with similar backdrops: BackTrace. BackTrace is powered by deep learning and also allows users to iteratively improve search results by providing feedback to the system.
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Civil War Photo Sleuth Dashboard
My first project with the Crowd Intelligence Lab at Virginia Tech. Here I designed and developed a new dashboard for Civil War Photo Sleuth, one of the lab's main projects.
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Conversion Kings
My work at Conversion Kings involves A/B tests for a wide range of clients both local and international. As a developer I developed, maintained, tested, and analyzed these tests to help clients improve their user experience and conversion rate.
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Yelp Data Dashboard
I developed a data dashboard as part of a information visualization course at Virginia Tech. The dashboard is built using the Python plotly/dash library and is designed to help users explore restaurants in the Yelp dataset.
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CoviDash
I developed CoviDash for a first semester course in my master's degree. In this Django app, users are able to freely post, fact-check, and discuss various COVID-19 related rumours.
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Rack City
I worked on Rack City for Govhack 2017. It is an application that promotes exploration of Brisbane art installations through the usage of public bike racks. The application received an honourable mention for a national award.

Contact

You can find me via any of the following means. I am always happy to discuss any opportunities or questions you may have.

LinkedIn

Github

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