experience
Work Experience
PrizePicks
Software Engineer Intern
- Audited and centralized fragmented UI components across the React back office application, eliminating duplicate component versions and resolving cross-team code debt on the Member Ops platform
- Migrated a Ruby data pipeline from PostgreSQL to MongoDB, cutting the read-to-write ratio from 5,000:1 to 50:1 and enabling more efficient real-time data access on the React Native app
- Reduced Jotai state atoms in the projections feature from 58 to 12 by leveraging the MongoDB migration to push derived state server-side, significantly trimming client-side complexity
Humana Government Business
Software Engineer Intern
- Modernized legacy applications using ASP.NET 8 with C# for large-scale digital transformation initiatives
- Collaborated with design teams using design tools for user-centered solutions, enhancing digital experiences
- Optimized 15+ SQL queries and designed REST APIs, improving performance and responsiveness by 25%
- Implemented automated testing and CI/CD processes, reducing deployment risks and enhancing workflow
Georgia Tech Office of Student Achievement
Lead Student Assistant
- Led platform migration from Next.js to Django with integrated design workflows, improving UX by 40%
- Developed real-time validation system processing 10,000+ data combinations with seamless user interaction
- Implemented secure authentication and microservices architecture supporting scalable digital experiences
- Optimized database queries and caching strategies, reducing response times from 3.2s to 800ms
Shinobi Game Development
Lead Software Engineer
- Engineered scalable systems supporting 200+ users with integrated creative tools for rich media experiences
- Redesigned system algorithms to improve performance and reliability for high-volume interactive applications
- Led team of 5 engineers implementing creative development processes and innovative solutions
- Optimized system architecture, improving operational efficiency and user engagement by 30%
education
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
skills
Technical Skills
Languages
Frontend & UI/UX
Backend & Cloud
Design & Creative Tools
Data & Analytics
Leadership & Collaboration
projects
Featured Projects
GT Planner
Spur — Spontaneous Social
FitJacket E-commerce Platform
GT Movies Streaming Platform
CS-Tech Application Tracker (BuzzBoard)
Blackjack Game
Jordle - Wordle Clone
Chime Game Clone
about
About Me
Hi! I'm Joel E. Louis-Ugbo, a Computer Science student at Georgia Tech with a 3.7 GPA, graduating in May 2027. I'm passionate about building scalable software that merges technical depth with great user experience.
Most recently I was a Software Engineer Intern at PrizePicks on the Member Ops back office team, where I centralized shared UI components across React, migrated a Ruby data pipeline from PostgreSQL to MongoDB (cutting read-to-write ratio from 5,000:1 to 50:1), and reduced Jotai state atoms in the projections feature from 58 to 12. I also serve as Lead Student Assistant at Georgia Tech's Office of Student Achievement.
My stack spans full-stack development (React, Next.js, Django, Spring Boot), mobile (React Native), cloud (Azure, AWS, Docker), and databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Supabase). I've shipped projects from academic planning tools to real-time social apps and internal enterprise tooling.
I care about writing clean, intentional code and building products that actually work well — fast, accessible, and maintainable.
Software Engineer | CS @ Georgia Tech
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