Luke Hartzell

About Me

I'm a Computer Science student from Chicago, Illinois, currently studying at Georgia Tech with a perfect 4.0 GPA.

I love new challenges and am passionate about learning. Through Computer Science, I aspire to make a positive impact on as many people as I can, possibly through education.

I'm interested in Technical Program Management, Product Management, and Software Engineering roles where I can leverage my technical skills and leadership abilities to drive impactful projects.

When I'm not coding or learning about Computer Science, I'm usually at the gym, researching fitness, or talking and playing with friends online.

Quick Facts

  • Computer Science @ Georgia Tech
  • Software Developer
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Aspiring TPM/PM

Interests

  • Fitness
  • Gaming
  • Coding
  • Learning

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

2022 - Dec 2025 (Expected)

GPA: 4.0/4.0

Algorithms
Data Structures
Intro to AI
Object-Oriented Programming
UI/UX
Educational Technology

Work Experience

January 2025 - Present

Project Manager

Georgia Tech Esports

  • Managing a team of 6 developers to design and maintain a bracket system and event management website, ensuring seamless tournament operations, and real-time match tracking for a student gaming community of 500+ members
  • Overseeing event logistics, coordinating with student leadership, and optimizing workflows for competitions
  • Leading and coordinating development efforts to ensure timely feature rollouts and platform improvements
January 2024 - Present

TikTok Effect Creator

Luke's Filters

  • Generated 6B+ views & 21M+ posts by developing AR filters using visual scripting, procedural effects, and 3D modeling, integrating real-time facial tracking and shader effects while leveraging data-driven optimization
  • Ranked in the top 1% of TikTok effect creators by analyzing market trends & platform advertising insights
  • Developed and optimized real-time facial tracking and animation techniques to enhance user engagement
May 2024 - August 2024

Software Engineering Intern

Chamberlain Group

  • Delivered a 62% runtime reduction, saving 56 seconds per execution, by designing and optimizing a Playwright automation testing framework using JavaScript & Cucumber, significantly improving test efficiency and reliability
  • Detected 2 critical bugs impacting 10M+ users through comprehensive system testing, debugging, and analysis
  • Researched and implemented framework enhancements, improving automation efficiency and reliability
August 2023 - Present

Teaching Assistant

Georgia Institute of Technology

  • Assisting professor in teaching Object-Oriented Programming course
  • Holding office hours to help students with programming assignments and concepts
  • Grading assignments and providing constructive feedback to students
  • Creating supplementary learning materials to help students understand complex topics

Featured Projects

AI Makerspace Nexus
AI & Web & Education

AI Makerspace Nexus - StudyBuddy

Python NVIDIA AI Project Management

AI Makerspace Nexus

Developed an AI-powered note-taking and lecture helper, successfully integrating it into the NVIDIA AI supercomputer by managing development efforts to democratize access and enhance usability for Georgia Tech.

Facilitated collaboration and milestone tracking by managing a cross-functional team and technical roadmaps.

TikTok Filters
Mobile & AR

TikTok Filters

Effect House AR 3D Modeling

TikTok Filters

Generated 6B+ views & 21M+ posts by developing AR filters using visual scripting, procedural effects, and 3D modeling, integrating real-time facial tracking and shader effects.

Ranked in the top 1% of TikTok effect creators by analyzing market trends & platform advertising insights.

Intelligent Tutoring
AI & Education

Intelligent Tutoring

Python AI Educational Tech

Intelligent Tutoring

Enhanced personalized learning by developing advanced AI-enhanced Data Structures & Algorithms modules.

Led a team of 4, overseeing design, planning, and Agile development while effectively managing task delegation.

Better Spotify Wrapped
Web & Data

Better Spotify Wrapped

React Spotify API Data Visualization

Better Spotify Wrapped

Improved Spotify with personalized insights & interactive reports by developing an enhanced Wrapped app.

Managed and developed on a team of six to oversee version control, backend development, and UI/UX design.

IdentifAI Project
Mobile App & AI

IdentifAI

Kotlin AWS Rekognition Firebase

IdentifAI

Developed an Android app using Kotlin, empowering Alzheimer's patients with facial recognition capabilities via AWS Rekognition and secure user profile storage in Google Firebase.

Conceived and executed during HackGTX in a team of three.

Gopu
Web & AI

Gopu

React Node.js AI Integration

Gopu

Created an AI-powered productivity assistant that helps users manage tasks, schedule meetings, and optimize their workflow.

Integrated with popular productivity tools and calendars to provide a seamless experience across different platforms.

Beelinguapp Redesign
UX & Design

Beelinguapp Redesign

UX Educational Tech Community Stories

Beelinguapp Redesign

Designed a community stories feature to address cultural content gaps and enhance engagement in language learning.

Conducted user interviews and iterative testing to create an inclusive, culturally relevant learning experience.

LiftIQ: Gym App with AI Coach
Mobile App & AI & UX

LiftIQ: Gym App with AI Coach

AI Mobile Design Fitness Tech

LiftIQ: Gym App with AI Coach

Designed an intuitive mobile interface combining AI motion tracking, instructional videos, and written resources for proper gym form.

Conducted iterative user testing to refine AI coach and multimedia instruction features.

Skills & Technologies

Programming Languages

Java 90%
JavaScript 85%
Python 80%
C 75%
SQL 70%

Frameworks & Tools

Playwright 85%
Google Cloud Vertex AI 80%
Node.js 75%
Firebase 70%
AWS Rekognition 65%
Java
JavaScript
Python
C
SQL
HTML/CSS
Lua
Kotlin
Playwright
Google Cloud
Node.js
Bootstrap
Firebase
AWS
Cucumber
LLaMa
Git/GitHub
Jira
Azure

Get In Touch

LH

Let's Connect

Feel free to reach out to me for any opportunities, questions, or just to say hello!