Luis Salvador Heysen
Aspiring Software Engineer
About Me
I am a rising Junior at UChicago from Perú, passionate about theoretical computer science and math, and how these fields can be applied to solve real-world problems innovatively. I'm interested in quantitative finance, machine learning, and software engineering. Currently looking for internship positions in these fields for summer 2026.
Featured Projects
PE++ Programming Language
PE++ is a statically typed compiled language built as a tribute to Peruvian Independence Day. It features Peruvian slang words as keywords, providing a unique programming experience that celebrates Peruvian culture.
Smart AI Email Client
A comprehensive AI-powered email management system that automatically processes and categorizes emails, extracts action items, generates suggested replies, and tracks internship applications in real-time. Built with Google Gemini AI for intelligent email analysis.
Machine Learning-Driven Multi-Asset Algorithmic Trading Platform
A comprehensive, educational algorithmic trading bot suite for both SPY (S&P 500 ETF) and Bitcoin (BTC/USD) that demonstrates machine learning, backtesting, and explainable AI (XAI) in both stock and crypto trading. Features include Random Forest and Linear Regression models, 18+ technical indicators, realistic backtesting, SHAP explainability, and modular, well-documented code.
UChicago Exam Scheduler
A web application that helps UChicago students easily lookup final exam times and export them as calendar events. Built with vanilla HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
MyShell - Custom Unix Shell
A lightweight Unix shell implementation written in C that supports built-in commands (cd, pwd, exit), command execution, input/output redirection, batch processing, and robust error handling. Created as part of CS144 coursework at the University of Chicago to learn system programming and Unix internals.
Skills
Programming Languages
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- Python
- Java
- C++
- HTML/CSS
Frameworks & Tools
- Next.js
- React
- Node.js
- Git
- Docker
- AWS
- Vercel
AI & APIs
- Google Gemini AI
- Gmail API
- NextAuth.js
- REST APIs
- OAuth2
Other Skills
- Web Development
- Database Design
- API Development
- UI/UX Design
- Agile Development
- Full-Stack Development