Luke Pastore at CWRU podium

Luke Pastore

CWRU Computer Science, Psychology | Minor in AI

Graduating August '25

Projects [Under Construction]

Outfit Recommendation Mobile App

Outfit Recommendation Mobile App

Built a constraint satisfaction–based system to recommend personalized daily outfits based on weather, color coordination, formality, and layering rules. Features a React Native frontend, Firebase for image storage, and a Flask backend to generate outfit logic.

CSPReact NativeFirebaseFlaskRecommendation Systems
8-Puzzle AI Solver

8-Puzzle AI Solver

Implemented an AI to solve the 8-puzzle problem using informed search techniques like A*, uniform cost search, and heuristics. Focused on efficiency, memory management, and solving depth complexity.

AISearch AlgorithmsA*Puzzle SolvingHeuristics
Racket-Based Language Interpreter

Racket-Based Language Interpreter

Created an interpreter supporting variable binding, function closures, control flow (if/while/try), short-circuit logic, and tail-call optimization. Emphasized immutability and pure state-passing design in Racket.

InterpretersRacketFunctional ProgrammingClosuresControl Flow
Domo Dashboard & ETL Automation System

Domo Dashboard & ETL Automation System

Designed and implemented interactive dashboards for a multi-site self-storage company using Domo. Automated ETL pipelines to merge facility data with competitive pricing feeds, enabling real-time performance tracking and strategic pricing decisions across 18+ locations.

DomoETL AutomationData VisualizationCompetitive AnalysisDashboards
De-identification Tool for Research Data

De-identification Tool for Research Data

Built a research tool to anonymize qualitative text data like interviews and surveys. Integrated NLP techniques and AI-assisted tagging within a Flask/Docker pipeline to support IRB compliance.

NLPFlaskDockerDe-identificationIRB Compliance

City Livability Comparison Tool

Developed a tool to evaluate the best cities to live in based on income, taxes, job opportunities, and cost-of-living data. Synthesized economic indicators and lifestyle priorities into customizable rankings.

Data ScienceCity RankingsLivabilityCost of LivingTools

City Livability Comparison Tool

Work & Experience

Pastore Solutions LLC

Business Intelligence DeveloperRemote (Boston, MA)

August 2024 – Present

Consulted for a Self-Storage company with 18 facilities across 4 different states

Created automated pricing tools saving 50 hours a month using 43 different variables using Domo ETL’s and Beast Mode

Created a Master Data set integrating data across all facilities and competitors in Domo

Created dashboards to oversee price/cost analysis and metrics to evaluate facility performance

Weatherhead School of Management

Research AssistantCleveland, OH

September 2024 – Present

Processing and coding quantitative (surveys) and qualitative (interviews) data across various teams

Transformed complex raw data into clear, actionable insights to support strategic decision-making

Programming tools to de identify data in accordance with the Institutional Review Board

Aiding AI integrations into several elements within our research team

Collaborating with the BI Norwegian Business School to synthesize research findings and develop cross-institutional strategies

KeyBank

Digital Analyst InternRemote (Cleveland, OH)

May 2024 – August 2024

Developed a business case for a native mobile app including cost benefit analysis, user benchmarking, and cross team collaborations

Worked on the consumer digital strategy to watch market trends, customer engagement, and create actionable insights

Conducted high-level competitive analysis of financial institutions focusing on app features, user experience, and market size to inform strategic positioning

Interfraternal Council @ CWRU

PresidentCleveland, OH

November 2023 – September 2024

Governed 16 fraternities, mediated inter-chapter conflict, and served as liaison to university administration.

Facilitated collaborative policy development, risk mitigation, and event planning.

Camp Leslie

Area Head CounselorGeorgetown, MA

Summers 2019 – 2023

Supervised a team of 9 and managed 96 campers over 4 years.

Developed conflict resolution training and leadership programming for youth.

Marshalls LLC

Retail CashierStoneham, MA

May 2021 – July 2021

Handled returns, transactions, and customer questions in a fast-paced retail setting.

Built strong multitasking and customer service skills through direct client interaction.

USOfficials

Sports RefereeGreater Boston Area

October 2016 – May 2020 (Part-Time)

Officiated soccer games as center and assistant referee for youth age groups.

Maintained rule enforcement, player safety, and composure under pressure.

Education

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Case Western Reserve University

August 2021 – August 2025

Bachelor's in Computer Science & Psychology (Double Major)

Minor in Artificial Intelligence

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University of Auckland

Feburary 2023 - June 2023

Study Abroad Semester

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St. John's Preparatory School

September 2018 – May 2021

Classes of Interest

Computer Science

Intro to Artificial Intelligence

Programming Language Concepts

Full Stack Web Development

Senior Capstone

Business / Psychology

Leading Organizations

Leading People

High-Functioning Teams

Managing Negotiations

Consumer Psychology

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