Hi, My Name Is

Luke Zacher

I'm a graduating computer science & graphic design student at Creighton University with years of work experience in full stack development and a passion for creating intuitive user experiences.

I'm currently part of a U.S. Air Force-funded research project that studies and predicts the formation and behavior of mobs. I also manage Fidelity Financial Corporation's digital presence through marketing, graphic design, and website creation while providing comprehensive IT support. Download my resume or visit my work section to learn more!

I'm seeking software development opportunities where I can leverage my unique blend of technical and design skills to contribute to innovative projects and continue to grow as a developer.

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About Me

Find out more about my work experience, skills, and education.

Work Experience

Front-End Developer & UI Designer - Research Project

Creighton University Department of Journalism • Omaha, NE

Part-time • Remote

Aug 2023 - Present

Responsibilities

Lead front-end development for a U.S. Air Force-funded research project studying mob behavior and simulation, creating both an information website and interactive simulation platform
Developed a responsive informational website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to showcase project objectives and findings
Collaborated in a cross-functional team to build a full-stack mob simulation web application using Flask and Python, implementing user authentication, database integration, and simulation result visualization
Designed and implemented the user interface for both the informational website and the simulation tool, ensuring consistent, user-friendly styling across multiple platforms and device types
Created project branding including logo design and established UI design guidelines, combining technical development with graphic design skills
Utilized GitHub for version control, managing code through forks and pull requests to collaborate with other developers
Integrated front-end components with Python-based simulation models and SQL database, ensuring seamless data flow between the user interface and backend systems
Participated in weekly development meetings to show progress, plan future features, and address any bugs or issues

Technologies Used

HTMLCSSJavaScriptPythonFlaskSQLGitDjango

Digital Marketing & IT Specialist

Fidelity Financial Corporation • Omaha, NE

Internship • Hybrid

Aug 2024 - Present

Responsibilities

Led digital transformation for new nonprofit branch, Fidelity Financial Education First (FFEF), managing migration from Microsoft Office to Google Workspace including email systems, user accounts, and data transfer
Developed and maintain company website using React and TailwindCSS, including domain procurement and hosting configuration
Created comprehensive brand identity for FFEF including logo design, color scheme, and style guide implementation across all marketing materials
Produce and edit promotional and educational video content using Final Cut Pro, managing entire production process from filming to post-production
Design and implement digital marketing materials including social media content, business cards, and modernized informational documents
Provide comprehensive IT support, managing both Microsoft Office and Google Workspace environments while troubleshooting hardware and software issues
Streamline and simplify workflow for employees
Photograph and edit photos for marketing materials

Technologies Used

ReactTailwindCSSIllustratorPhotoshopFigmaFinal Cut ProMicrosoft OfficeGoogle Workspace

Education

Computer Science, B.S.

2021-2025

Creighton University (Omaha, NE)

Graphic Design, B.A.

2021-2025

Creighton University (Omaha, NE)

Work

Projects I have created for work, for class, or for fun.

Programming Projects

Mob Simulation Web Tool

A full-stack web tool for simulating online mob behavior and outcomes. Part of a U.S. Department of Defense-funded research project, featuring students and professors from Creighton University and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR). Working under Dr. Samer Al-Khateeb, I led the frontend development and UI design while also contributing to initial backend architecture and assisted with backend integration. The tool's user-friendly interface allows users to ask questions about a hypothetical mob through a chatbot interface, input mob characteristics, select from several social science theories, and view and save simulation results. The tool was built using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for the frontend with Flask and Django for the backend. Users can create an account, run simulations, and analyze the results through an interactive visualization or by exporting the simulation data in CSV format. Users can also view their recent questions and simulation results on their profile page.

HTMLCSSJavaScriptPythonFlaskSQL

Research Project Informational Website

A responsive informational website dedicated to the mob research project I am a part of. Features several sections, including an image carousel, Twitter/X widget, publications, and tools page. Built using Vite, React, TypeScript, and TailwindCSS V4.

ReactTypeScriptTailwindCSSHTML

Graphic Design Projects

Toy Package

A package design for a fictional toy. The design was printed onto card stock and displayed in the graphic design department building.

Adobe Photoshop

Logo

As the head of marketing Fidelity Financial's launch of a new educational entity, Fidelity Financial Education First, I was tasked with creating a new logo. This is the gold variation.