Profile

I'm Steven Lu, web developer.

I enjoy taking on web development challenges and have experience in writing code in PHP, Laravel, WordPress, Vue.js, and Angular frameworks. Over the course of my career, I have created various websites, ranging from corporate sites to SaaS applications. Staying up-to-date with the latest web development trends is important to me, and I regularly read and learn about new advancements in the field.

Before pursuing a career in web development, I aspired to be a computer programmer since the age of 14. During my time in polytechnic, I discovered my passion for web programming, and since then, I have been challenging myself with freelance work for a few clients before pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Even while working in a full-time job, I dedicate time to researching and experimenting with web development technologies, such as Typescript on Vue 3 and SEO-friendly SSR for SPA. This allows me to make informed proposals and technical decisions for successful web applications.

My strength lies in my efficiency, strong analytical skills, and proficient debugging, which help me improve the quality of web-based software.

As a consumer of various Apple products, I deeply appreciate their attention to detail, efficiency, visual design, ecosystem, and overall simplicity.

During my free time, I engage in outdoor sports, watch Netflix, and keep myself updated with tech news. THE14THSKY is just my online username.

Strengths

Skills rated at advanced level across backend, frontend, and delivery.

Working style

What I care about when building software.

The portfolio work is varied, but the through-line is consistent: efficient delivery, strong debugging, and attention to experience.

Architecture with delivery in mind

I like translating business goals into systems that are fast to ship, easy to evolve, and realistic to maintain.

Backend depth with full-stack awareness

My strength leans toward Laravel, backend systems, APIs, and integrations, while still giving close attention to frontend quality, usability, SEO-aware rendering, and how products feel in real use.

Debugging as a core strength

Strong analysis, efficient troubleshooting, and practical decision-making help me improve the quality of web-based software.

Technical expertise

Web development skills shaped by hands-on delivery.

These are the tools and areas that have been most relevant across client, product, and maintenance work.

Backend engineering

PHP

92%

Laravel

92%

Livewire

85%

Web Application Architecture

84%

Database Design

85%

API Integration

85%

WordPress Development

85%

REST API Development

82%

MySQL

82%

Frontend engineering

HTML

90%

CSS

88%

Tailwind CSS

85%

JavaScript

80%

TypeScript

78%

Vue.js

78%

Nuxt

75%

Bootstrap

75%

jQuery

72%

Angular

65%

Delivery and operations

Debugging & Troubleshooting

90%

Git

82%

Web Application Maintenance

82%

DNS, Hosting & Server Management

78%

SEO / SSR

78%

AI-Assisted Development

75%

Nginx

70%

Apache

65%

CI/CD Workflows

60%

"Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works."

Steve Jobs