Luca Lowndes

First Year Engineering/Comp Sci Student

About Me

As a passionate first-year Engineering/Computer Science student, I am deeply immersed in the world of machine learning, full-stack development, and the exhilarating sport of road bike riding. My journey is driven by a desire to innovate and build, constantly seeking new challenges that push the boundaries of technology and personal growth. I thrive on solving complex problems and am always eager to learn new technologies and methodologies.

Projects & Competitions

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Experience

Monash DeepNeuron
AI & HPC Technical Team Member

Feb 2025 - Present

  • Developing and optimizing Neural Cellular Automata (NCA) models using PyTorch to simulate biological processes like embryogenesis.
  • Educating students on AI fundamentals and their practical applications in academic and professional settings.
Freelance Software Engineer
AI-Powered Solutions

Jan 2025 - Present

  • Engineered conversational AI agents for commercial clients, including "Scag Mechanic" and "IM Advisor," to enhance customer support.
  • Designed and implemented knowledge-retrieval pipelines to help users troubleshoot issues and compare products.
Domino's
Day Manager

Dec 2023 - Current

  • Managed daily operations in a high-pressure environment, ensuring timely deliveries and exceptional customer service.
  • Contributed to franchisee satisfaction and store profitability through efficient team coordination and problem-solving.

GitHub Contributions

Education

Monash University
Bachelor Of Engineering and Computer Science

Feb 2025 - Dec 2029

Grade: HD

In my first year of a bachelor of computer science and engineering (honours)

Elwood College
Dux, Mathematical Methods

Jan 2019 - Dec 2024

Achieved top academic honors in Mathematical Methods, showcasing strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Certificates

Certificate III in Information Technology
AIE

Jan 2023 - Nov 2024

CS50x - Harvard University Introduction To Computer Science
Harvard University

May 2022 - June 2022

Bronze Medallion
Life Saving Victoria

Jan 2022 - June 2022

Stanford University
Machine Learning Specialization - Andrew. Ng

Feb 2024 - Feb 2025

Completed a rigorous specialization covering foundational machine learning concepts, algorithms, and practical applications, taught by industry leader Andrew Ng.

DeepLearning.AI
Improving Deep Neural Networks

Feb 2025 - Feb 2025

Gained advanced skills in fine-tuning neural networks for optimal performance, including techniques for hyperparameter optimization and regularization to prevent overfitting.

DeepLearning.AI
Structuring Machine Learning Projects - Andrew. Ng

Feb 2025 - Feb 2025

Learned systematic approaches to building and managing machine learning projects, from data collection and labeling to deployment and maintenance.

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