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Daniel Luna

Student of Computer Science and Mathematics at The University of Chicago

Hello! I am a third-year student at the University of Chicago, majoring in Computer Science and Mathematics. My coding journey began out of personal passion and interest, as I self-taught myself before receiving formal education in CS at university. My areas of interest include Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Operating Systems, and Networks. I also enjoy working on projects involving electronic components. You can explore all my projects, both active and archived, on this website!


Resume

Education

  1. The University of Chicago

    Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Mathematics - Chicago, IL

  2. The Bronx High School of Science

    Advanced Regents Diploma - Bronx, NY

Experience

  1. Frontend Software Engineer Intern

    Owler AI - Chicago, IL

    1. Developed a React-based web application to guide teachers on effectively utilizing the platform's AI-driven tools.
    2. Collaborated with the full-time staff to enhance user experience, contributing to the mission of reducing teacher burnout and improving student support through responsible AI solutions.
  2. Lead Junior Tutor

    Department of Mathematics, The University of Chicago - Chicago, IL

    1. Led two 90-minute tutorial sessions weekly, employing a collaborative learning approach to reinforce professor-led instruction.
    2. Participated in weekly training on educational pedagogy to enhance tutoring effectiveness and foster student engagement.
  3. Technical Support Assistant

    Division of The Humanities, The University of Chicago - Chicago, IL

    1. Identified and resolved technical issues related to cloud services, locally installed software, and hardware for faculty and staff.
    2. Managed phone calls and emails efficiently through a ticketing system to ensure prompt assignment to the appropriate person.
  4. Junior Math Tutor

    Department of Mathematics, The University of Chicago - Chicago, IL

    1. Conducted two 90-minute tutorial sessions weekly to enhance professor-led instruction.
    2. Evaluated and delivered prompt feedback on weekly homework assignments and quizzes.
  5. Spanish Bilingual Interpreter

    Cyracom International - Queens, NY

    1. Provided consecutive interpretation to and from Spanish for many sectors including medical, insurance, financial, emergency services, and government programs.
    2. Ensured near-zero delay of interpretation by utilizing short term memory effectively along with efficient note taking.
  6. Tutor

    Self-Employed - New York, NY

    1. Helped students focus on specific gaps in their knowledge in multiple core subjects.
    2. Proficient in time management, independence, and communication skills because of it.

Leadership & Activities

  1. House President for Thangaraj House

    House Council at The University of Chicago - Chicago, IL

    1. Spearheaded weekly council meetings, fostering collaboration among house residents to address community concerns and implement social events, resulting in increased engagement and cohesion within the house.
    2. Advocated for student needs and concerns to university administration, facilitating improvements in residence facilities and services, thereby enhancing overall living conditions for house members.

About This Website

This website is built using the Astro framework to create a static page for my portfolio. Outside of my personal website, I have utilized React for interactive sites. I have worked on several full-stack applications, which introduced me to TypeScript, my preferred language for backend development. Additionally, I have experience with C++ and Python, both of which have been invaluable in various areas of Computer Science and Software Engineering.