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Hi, I'm Daniel Luna! I'm a fourth-year student studying Computer Science, Mathematics, and Data Science at the University of Chicago. I'm passionate about web development, computer design, and ensuring technology is accessible to all.

When I'm not coding, you can find me cooking, reading, writing, traveling. I'm always looking to learn new things and take on challenging projects.

Feel free to explore my work on the projects page, or reach out if you'd like to connect!

Education

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Data Science

The University of Chicago•Chicago, IL

  • •Specialization in Computer Systems: Introduction to Database Systems, Foundations of Computer Networks, Computer Architecture
  • •2026 Vibecoding Hackathon: UChicago Impact Award

Advanced Regents Diploma

The Bronx High School of Science•Bronx, NY

  • •National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar

Experience

Grades 7-12 Mathematics Teacher

New York City Public Schools•New York, NY

Grader

Department of Computer Science, The University of Chicago•Chicago, IL

  • •Evaluated and provided feedback on programming assignments for CMSC 23500 (Introduction to Database Systems) and CMSC 23700 (Introduction to Computer Graphics).
  • •Managed electronic grading workflows using Git/Subversion, Gradescope, and Canvas.

Technical Support Assistant

Division of The Arts & Humanities, The University of Chicago•Chicago, IL

  • •Identified and resolved technical issues involving cloud services, software, and hardware for faculty and staff.
  • •Maintained and updated a 20-year-old internal PHP-based tool ensuring continued reliability and compatibility with modern systems.
  • •Trained and mentored two new Technical Support Assistants, providing guidance on troubleshooting workflows and ticketing best practices.
  • •Managed support requests via phone and email through a ticketing system to ensure timely and accurate issue resolution.

Summer Housing Assistant

Housing & Residence Life, The University of Chicago•Chicago, IL

  • •Managed guest services operations for 30-40 summer conferences serving 3,000-4,000 guests annually, coordinating pre-arrival room preparations, check-in/check-out processes, and resolving maintenance and customer service issues.
  • •Facilitated conference operations by conducting welcome presentations and campus tours, maintaining supply and key inventory, and performing post-conference room inspections.

Lead Junior Tutor

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

  • •Facilitated two 90-minute collaborative tutorial sessions weekly to reinforce and extend concepts from lectures.
  • •Applied collaborative learning techniques to promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork.
  • •Participated in weekly pedagogy workshops to refine instructional strategies and enhance student engagement.

Spanish Bilingual Interpreter

Cyracom International•Queens, NY

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