Frontend
Understanding React Hooks: Why They Exist and How to Use Them Effectively
React Hooks are a core part of modern React development, enabling state management and lifecycle behavior within functio...
Luis Villalón
2025-01-19
8 min read
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve."
- Napoleon Hill
About Me
I am a third year computer science undergraduate student at San Diego State University with experience in full-stack development. I am passionate about serving the public through building digital products that drive community and push productivity.
Experience
Engineering Bootcamp: Agentic AI in the Cloud
NxP Semiconductors
Feb 2026 - Apr 2026
Developed and deployed cloud-based agentic AI systems using LangChain, LLM APIs, RAG architectures, multi-agent orchestration, and scalable AWS/GCP under mentorship from the Design & Automation Team at NXP .
Tech: LLM APIs, LangChain, Python, RAG Systems
Undergraduate Researcher: Adversarial Attacks & Defenses in Deep Learning
AI4Business Lab
Jan 2026 - Present
Research AI agent trust, safety, and adversarial robustness, contributing to a three-layer trust-centered AI safety framework and designing a simple agent to study emerging autonomy and security vulnerabilities.
Tech: LLM APIs, LangChain, Python, RAG Systems
Outreach Chair
ColorStack
Jan 2026 - Present
Lead recruitment strategy and digital presence while building partnerships with industry professionals and campus organizations to drive member growth and connect members with career opportunities
Tech: Leadership, Teamwork, Communication, Networking, Community
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
San Diego State University
Aug 2025 - May 2027
Tech: Python, C++, Data Structures, Algorithms, Software Systems, Computer Architecture, Artificial Intelligence
Tech Stack
Projects: Academic & Personal
Responsive
Task Master
Full-stack web application for a user to manage and visualize tasks.
Tech: Next.js, React.js TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, RESTful CRUD Operations
Responsive
The Crash App
Web application for students to report hit-and-runs and earn rewards. Winner of Most Creative Project in Innovate 4 SDSU Hackathon 2025!
Tech: React.js, Tailwind CSS, Next.js, Forms, JSON files
Whats Poppin?
Reddit-clone web application. Create an account, post, comment, and vote!
Tech: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js, Google Firebase Firestore Database and Authentication
Latest Blog Posts
Career Dev
Innovation 4 SDSU — My First Hackathon Experience and What I Learned
My first hackathon experience took place at the Innovation 4 SDSU Hackathon, hosted by CTRL. I walked in with little ide...
Luis Villalón
2025-11-15
10 min read
Career Dev
SHPE National Conference 2025: My Experience and the Guide I Wish I Had
Attending the SHPE National Conference 2025 was one of the most meaningful experiences of my undergraduate years. As a c...
Luis Villalón
2025-11-09
10 min read