Brendan Lo

Software Engineer & Researcher based in Chicago / New York.
Developing scalable applications and biological research
at the intersection of technology and science.

Frontend

Next.js

React.js

TypeScript

JavaScript

HTML5

TailwindCSS

Swift

Django

Backend

Python

Java

SQL

Supabase

Node.js

Express.js

MongoDB

Firebase

Research & Science

Fiji/ImageJ

VBA

RNA-seq

Molecular Docking

GROMACS

Matlab

AI/ML

Projects

Active developments in full-stack, AI, and community tools.

ReSource

AI-powered web application for circular economy, helping users identify, donate, or recycle unwanted items using Gemini AI and Mapbox.

Next.jsTypeScriptGemini API

SATsaurus

Gamified SAT prep platform providing free, interactive learning resources for 1000+ underprivileged students globally.

Next.jsSupabaseSQL

GNS Web Development Club

Co-founded and led a community of 70+ developers building real-world solutions. Built & maintained 20+ websites for nonprofits, churches, businesses, and school clubs.

React.jsNext.jsJavaScript

Force Network

A high-performance hosting hub for 100+ Minecraft servers and general deployment solutions, offering secure nodes and unlimited bandwidth for 800+ users.

Node.jsDockerMongoDB

Experience

Professional impact in academic research and engineering leadership.

Software and App Lead

Jan 2024 - Present

Programming ClubGreat Neck, NY

Taught 20+ students to code in AI/ML, Python & Java.
Leading 10+ students to build a school app for 1300+ students with calendars, guides, and positive notes using Swift.

Research & Data Analysis Intern

Summer 2025

Weill Cornell Medical CollegeNew York, NY

Ran data analyses using Python, Fiji/ImageJ, and VBA Macros to discover calcium's role in heart cell proliferation.
Co-author of a paper under review at the Journal of Cell Biology: Liu, H., Ammanamanchi, N., Mich-Basso, J., Panama, B., Li, Y., Huang, W., Almeida, D., Lewarchik, C. M., Lo, B., Wu, Y., Gotthardt, M., Kotlikoff, M., Baehr, W., Rasmusson, R., Salama, G., & Kühn, B. (2026). Cardiomyocytes change calcium signaling for cell division.

Chief Technology Officer / Newsletter Head

Jan 2024 - Present

Kudos ConnectGreat Neck, NY

Led 15+ people to create newsletters, building a following of 7000+ high school students for research & volunteer opportunities.
Managed a technology team of 5+ to maintan database and website

Head Webmaster / Build Team

Sep 2024 - Present

FIRST Robotics Team 2638Great Neck, NY

Mentored 20+ K-8 students and global teams.
Built website & robot, competing in FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship 2025

Independent Science Researcher

2024 - 2025

Science Research Project (2024-25)Great Neck, NY

Conducted Machine Learning-based virtual screening and molecular dynamics simulations to repurpose drugs for the inhibition of PRC2 protein complex.
Trained & validated a random forest machine learning model for ligand-based virtual screening.
Used the Schrödinger Maestro software to run structure-based virtual screening.
Validated virtual screened drugs using GROMACS molecular dynamics simulations.

Service Project Coordinator / Patrol Leader / Den Chief / Bugler

Jan 2018 - Present

Boy Scouts of AmericaGreat Neck, NY

Led 70+ scouts on camping trips and flag ceremonies.
Coordinated service projects for museums, autistic kids, the homeless, and the environment.

Project Director and Museum Curator

Sep 2022 - Jan 2024

Eagle Scout ProjectGreat Neck, NY

Fundraised $1500+, leading 30+ scouts to create a museum exhibit about WWII in the US Merchant Marine Museum