Ibtehaz Utsay

About Me

I'm a computer scientist at Georgia Tech studying how intelligence, systems, and people interact. I like untangling the logic behind how things work, and occasionally, why they don't.

Before grad school, I was leading agile teams that built analytics pipelines and automated experimentation systems for products like WebMD and Avvo. Working at edX, IBM, and Gamestar+ gave me a weirdly broad view of how technology scales, from mainframes to startups to classrooms. I've learned that the best solutions aren't always the most complex ones—they're the ones that actually work when it matters.

I teach coding and data science to Job Corps students, and that's probably the part that keeps me grounded. I've spent years teaching and mentoring because I believe tech should be accessible to everyone, not just those who can afford expensive bootcamps. There's something powerful about watching someone go from "I could never code" to building their first app or landing their first tech job.

A computer would deserve to be called intelligent if it could deceive a human into believing that it was human. - Alan Turing

Technical Skills

  • Languages: Python · JavaScript / TypeScript · SQL · C# · Java · C / C++
  • Frameworks & Tools: React · Next.js · Node / Express · Unity · TensorFlow · PyTorch
  • Data & Infrastructure: PostgreSQL · MongoDB · Docker · AWS · CI/CD · MLOps
  • Analytics & Visualization: pandas · NumPy · scikit-learn · Matplotlib · Tableau
  • Other Focus Areas: System design · Experimentation workflows · Human–AI interaction

Projects

PlayPy

Browser-based Python environment built with vanilla JS, HTML, and CSS. Supports OOP, data structures, and algorithms for hands-on learning.

JavaScript HTML5 CSS3 Web APIs
Live Demo

Instagram Profile Redesign

High-fidelity prototype exploring user-controlled profile layouts with reversible editing and enhanced creative control.

Figma HCI Research UX Design
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J2C: Java to C Compiler

Built a compiler that translates a subset of Java into C, focusing on parsing, syntax trees, and low-level translation.

Java C Compilers Parsing
View on GitHub

The Jedi Council

Developed a Star Wars–themed blog using Laravel and Tailwind with a clean MVC structure and responsive layout.

Laravel PHP Tailwind CSS MySQL
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Crypto Tracker

Created a React web app that tracks live cryptocurrency prices with real-time data and interactive charts.

React JavaScript REST APIs Chart.js
Live Demo

Experience

Senior Coding Instructor — Management & Training Corporation

Feb 2025 – Present | Los Angeles Metropolitan Area (Hybrid)
  • Design and teach coding and data science courses for Job Corps, building tech pathways for underrepresented youth through the Department of Labor.
  • Develop curriculum in Python, JavaScript, Data Science, and React, focused on practical, project-based learning.
  • Mentor students from diverse backgrounds, adapting instruction to different learning styles and goals.

Educator — Los Angeles Unified School District

Sep 2023 – Jan 2025 | Los Angeles, CA (On-site)
  • Created data-driven curriculum connecting statistical theory with real-world technology applications.
  • Established and managed a new robotics and programming lab that increased STEM participation.
  • Supported students with special needs through adaptive learning strategies and individualized instruction.

Curriculum Developer — edX

Feb 2023 – Aug 2023 | Remote
  • Developed full-stack bootcamp curricula emphasizing modern frameworks, real-world projects, and industry alignment.
  • Authored hands-on materials covering Web Development, JavaScript, React, CSS, and PostgreSQL.
  • Simplified complex technical concepts into approachable, interactive lessons.

Mainframe System Programmer — IBM

Jan 2023 – Apr 2023 | Remote
  • Worked with z/OS and JCL operations, assisting in system maintenance and monitoring.
  • Gained experience in enterprise reliability, legacy architecture, and operational scaling.

Associate Technical Project Manager — Internet Brands

Apr 2021 – Jan 2023 | Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)
  • Led agile development teams for WebMD and Avvo, delivering SQL and Python pipelines that improved analytics accuracy.
  • Automated A/B testing workflows, reducing manual QA time by 30% and accelerating experimentation.
  • Built Tableau dashboards for real-time insights and executive reporting.

Software Engineer — Gamestar+

Sep 2020 – Feb 2021 | Los Angeles, CA (Remote)
  • Developed RESTful APIs with Node.js and Express and built responsive React interfaces.
  • Implemented unit testing and OOP principles to strengthen code quality.
  • Contributed to AWS-based applications from planning to deployment.

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science

Georgia Institute of Technology | December 2026

Relevant Coursework: Machine Learning for Trading (ML4T), Robotics: AI Techniques, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Video Game Design (VGD)

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

California State University, Northridge | May 2022

Contact Me

ibtehaz.utsay@gmail.com

linkedin.com/in/utsay

github.com/ibtehaz

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