Luke Hartzell

About Me

Hey! I'm a Computer Science student from Chicago, currently at Georgia Tech with a 4.0 GPA.

I love building things that people actually want to use. Right now I'm really into creating products that solve real problems - whether that's helping people nail their interviews or making fun AR filters that go viral on TikTok.

I'm looking for roles in Product Management, Technical Program Management, or Software Engineering where I can combine my technical background with my passion for building user-focused products.

When I'm not glued to my laptop, you'll find me at the gym (probably doing too much research on the "optimal" workout split), gaming with friends, or falling down random YouTube rabbit holes about productivity hacks.

Quick Facts

  • Computer Science @ Georgia Tech
  • Product Builder
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Founder & Creator

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

2024 - Present

Founder & Product Lead

Interview Prepper

  • Grew Interview Prepper to 1k+ users and 3M+ impressions by leading all marketing efforts by analyzing product usage insights and leveraging trending social media strategies to maximize outreach
  • Increased engagement by 21% and retention by 16% by planning and executing feature launches, applying A/B testing and data-driven analysis to identify user needs and consistently prioritize high-impact updates
  • Accelerated product improvements by defining project scope, designed agile sprints, and delegated tasks as Technical Project Manager, enabling our cofounder team to deliver rapid iterations and streamline workflow
January 2024 - Present

TikTok Effect Creator

Luke's Filters

  • Achieved 11B+ views & 40M+ videos made with my filters 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 top 0.0001% of TikTok effect creators by analyzing market trends & platform advertising insights
September 2024 - December 2024

Software Engineering Intern

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

  • Developed an internal auditing tool for the Mechanic team to help with incident analysis for operator tools that perform safe actions on production resources
  • Designed project architecture, conducted design reviews, and led full project lifecycle from conception to implementation
  • Enhanced incident response capabilities by providing comprehensive audit trails and analysis tools for production operations
May 2024 - August 2024

Software Engineering Intern

Chamberlain Group

  • Cut test execution time by 62% (saving 56 seconds/run) by independently designing and optimizing a Playwright automation testing framework in JavaScript & Cucumber, directly improving overall efficiency and reliability
  • Protected 10M+ users by discovering and escalating 2 critical bugs via comprehensive system testing and analysis
August 2024 - Present

Software Engineer & Project Manager

Georgia Tech VIP – AI Makerspace Nexus

  • Expanded access and usability for 20,000+ students by launching an AI-powered notetaking and lecture assistance tool on the NVIDIA AI supercomputer by directing product development and leading technical integration
  • Delivered project milestones rapidly by coordinating a 4-member team, aligning goals, and driving collaboration
  • Enabled rapid feature expansion by architecting a modular backend to support integration of new AI tools
January 2024 - May 2024

Software Engineer & Project Manager

Georgia Tech VIP – Intelligent Tutoring

  • Enhanced personalized learning by developing advanced AI-enhanced Data Structures & Algorithms modules
  • Delivered new features on schedule by leading a team of 4, managing design, planning, and Agile development
  • Increased student engagement by implementing an AI chatbot, interactive coding feedback, and quizzes
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

Interview Prepper
AI & Web & Education

Interview Prepper

AI Web Platform Interview Prep

Interview Prepper

I built this because job interviews are stressful and most prep resources suck. It's got three main parts: Blueprints (custom prep plans), Quickies (quick daily practice), and Vibzy (an AI that actually gives useful feedback on coding interviews).

Turns out people really needed this - we've hit 11K+ visitors and 31K+ page views. It combines the behavioral and technical prep you actually need with real company research, not just generic advice.

AI Makerspace Nexus
AI & Web & Education

AI Makerspace Nexus - StudyBuddy

Python NVIDIA AI Project Management

AI Makerspace Nexus

Led a team to build an AI-powered note-taking and lecture assistant that actually helps students learn better. Got it running on Georgia Tech's NVIDIA AI supercomputer, which sounds fancy but really just means it's fast and accessible to 20,000+ students.

The best part was managing the team and figuring out how to make AI tools that students would actually want to use in their daily studying.

TikTok Filters
Mobile & AR

TikTok Filters

Effect House AR 3D Modeling

TikTok Filters

Started making AR filters for fun and somehow ended up with 11B+ views and 40M+ videos made with my creations. Turns out people really love filters that actually work well and look cool.

I'm in the top 0.01% of TikTok effect creators, which honestly still blows my mind. It's all about understanding what trends people want and building them before everyone else does.

Intelligent Tutoring
AI & Education

Intelligent Tutoring

Python AI Educational Tech

Intelligent Tutoring

Built AI-powered modules to help students actually understand Data Structures & Algorithms instead of just memorizing them. Used AI to personalize the learning experience for each student.

Led a team of 4 people through the whole development process - from brainstorming to launch. Learned a lot about managing people and keeping everyone motivated.

Better Spotify Wrapped
Web & Data

Better Spotify Wrapped

React Spotify API Data Visualization

Better Spotify Wrapped

Spotify Wrapped is cool, but it only comes once a year and doesn't show you enough detail. So we built our own version with way more insights and you can check it anytime.

Led a team of 6 through the whole process - from connecting to Spotify's API to making the data actually look good. Everyone had different strengths which made it really fun to coordinate.

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

Always down to chat about projects, opportunities, or just cool tech stuff. Feel free to reach out!