Luke Myers

Computer Science Tutor & Full-Stack Application Developer

Luke Myers

Experience

Online Tutor

The Princeton Review

Sep 2023 – Present

 

  • Assisted K-12 and college students one on one in subjects including computer science principles, Java, SQL databases, and web development
  • Scheduled sessions with regular students; answered tutor queue for drop in support
  • Utilized screen sharing, coding notepad, and audio tools to identify student issues and educate on best practices

Student Android Developer

Qualcomm Institute @ UCSD

Aug 2021 – Aug 2023

 

  • Developed and maintained multiple Android applications as the sole Android developer using Kotlin & Firebase
  • Projects include: a survey app for a cancer research study conducted by UCSD and the MD Anderson Cancer Center; a prototype SDK that collects device data for use in user fingerprinting and authentication; and others
  • Communicated with iOS, web, and backend developers to identify issues and collaborate on solutions to common problems
  • Interfaced with clients and stakeholders to establish feature design and iterate on feature implementation

Computer Science Tutor

UC San Diego CSE Department

Jan 2021 — Jun 2021

 

  • Tutor for Data Structures & Software Tools and Techniques for two quarters
  • Graded programming assignments and quizzes; proctored labs; helped resolve student questions via ticket system

Lead Programmer & Co-Captain

FRC Team 980 ThunderBots

Sep 2015 — Aug 2019

 

  • Programmed four robots (C++ and Java) and two Arduino coprocessors over three competition seasons
  • Developed the original ThunderScout Android app with Android Studio over 3+ years
  • Took leadership in multiple team programs and initiatives, including the second year of our LEGO Robo-Camp program at the Burbank Public Library

Education

Luke Myers

In 2023, I graduated from the University of California San Diego with a bachelor's in computer science. My degree gave me hands-on and theoretical experience with areas including algorithms, computer architecture, machine learning, and software engineering.

 

Coursework includes:

  • Advanced Data Structures
  • Software Engineering
  • Principles of Computer Operating Systems
  • Database System Applications
  • Web Client Languages
  • Online Database Analytics Applications
  • AI: Search and Reasoning
  • Intro to Machine Learning

Skills and Abilities

Projects

Tasks (chara.dev)

2022 — 2023

 

  • Created a functional and vibrant tasks app with Kotlin Multiplatform, Ktor, and SvelteKit
  • Featured a unique and friendly design, a home-rolled account system, and cross-device sync; available on all major web and mobile platforms
  • Built with Koin, SQLDelight, Compose Multiplatform, & Decompose on mobile; Ktor, MariaDB, Firebase Cloud Messaging, & Quartz Scheduler on the backend; and SvelteKit & TypeScript on the web

ThunderScout 3

2021

 

  • Redesigned and rebuilt my Android-based scouting app for FIRST Robotics Competition teams using Android Jetpack
  • Utilized Bluetooth communication to collect, transfer, and display user-defined data on multiple devices