YL Yaling Lu

Independent builder - CRM, logistics, AI tools, security

An enthusiastic builder and security professional creating practical business tools.

I’m an enthusiastic software builder with an information security background. I like turning messy operational problems into useful, maintainable tools, especially around CRM systems, logistics workflows, practical security, and bilingual community platforms. I care about software that feels clear to use, safe to run, and grounded in how people actually work.

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CRMmulti-tenant sales and partner workflows
AIagent-safe tools, summaries, action queues
Securitypractical tools, careful boundaries

Selected Work

Selected platforms, tools, and systems that show how I turn operational problems into useful software.

CRM ArchitectureSelected

Distributor CRM Platform

Multi-tenant CRM architecture for distributor sales teams, partner portals, quotes, orders, ERP sync, and AI-assisted follow-up.

  • NestJS
  • Next.js
  • Postgres
  • RBAC
  • AI action center
OperationsLogistics

FBAHub

A bilingual logistics operations product for shipment requests, route planning, allocation, admin workflows, and customer-facing status.

  • Next.js
  • Prisma
  • Postgres
  • Cloudflare
  • Audit logs
Data ToolingShowcase

API Portal

A generic API and JSON parser workbench that turns messy endpoint data into charts, filters, timelines, exports, and AI summaries.

  • Flask
  • Chart.js
  • JSON parsing
  • i18n
  • Encrypted credentials
Security ToolsPractical

BodiVault + Secret Tools

Practical tools for clean backup and sync policies, multicloud storage, cross-platform agents, and AI-safe secret handling.

  • Go
  • Next.js
  • SQLite
  • Postgres
  • KeePassXC

Notes

Writing as build logs, not thought leadership theatre.

Short essays on the decisions behind tools: what to automate, what to keep human, and where security boundaries matter.

Building vertical CRM without turning it into a spreadsheet clone

Why workflow shape matters more than generic fields.

AI coding agents should not read your secrets

A practical boundary for local development with real credentials.

API data needs a workbench before it needs a dashboard

Lessons from building a generic API and JSON parser.

Open to thoughtful product, platform, and consulting conversations.

Independent projects and writing by Yaling Lu. Opinions and projects are my own.

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