Summary
Brian Lau is a consultant with 11 years of cross-sector experience blending web development, nonprofit program strategy, and financial analysis, grounded in an MBA in Operations & Technology Management. He has built full-stack Rails applications and worked with big data and analytics while driving digital transformations for community organizations, including a website revamp that boosted engagement 50% and social campaigns reaching 100k impressions. Currently consulting on AI integration and IT strategy, he focuses on practical AI/ML adoption to improve accessibility and service quality for public agencies and small businesses. Studying Chinese at Fudan and with prior study at Tsinghua, he brings a global outlook and language commitment that supports international expansion and multicultural stakeholder engagement. Known for translating technical options into measurable business outcomes, he combines analytical rigor with hands-on implementation experience.
11 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
University of Washington
Chinese Language Program, Chinese Language Program at Tsinghua University
Bachelor of Arts (BA) International Studies, Bachelor of Arts (BA) International Studies at University of Washington, Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies
Computer Programming, Computer Programming at Epicodus
Portland State University
Clackamas High School
Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese Language and Literature at Fudan University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Operations & Technology Management, Master of Business Administration (MBA) Operations & Technology Management at University of Portland
Chinese, Spanish, German