Alan Xu

Co-founded CTRL + Z Project, a community art nonprofit using large-scale mural projects to revitalize public spaces and cover grafitti. Led project planning, artist coordination, partnerships, and on-site execution across multiple mural installations.

Served as Team Lead for Nurturing Minds in Africa, designing a comprehensive LEGO SPIKE Prime STEM curriculum for SEGA Girls' School in Tanzania. Secured five-figure funding through grants and corporate sponsorships, procured computers and LEGO robotics kits, and managed international logistics to deploy materials, train teachers in Tanzania, and implement hands-on programs.

Served as Business Lead for Highlander Robotics (FRC Team 8033), overseeing financial operations, sponsorship development, and logistics for a world-stage robotics team. Managed a six-figure annual budget, secured corporate partnerships, and coordinated operations supporting engineering, outreach, and competition readiness.

Founded and scaled BananaPCs LLC, a custom high-end computer building company, delivering 30+ commissioned systems and generating five-figure revenue through client projects. Led end-to-end operations including system design and optimization, component procurement, pricing strategy, financial management, and client consultation.