Hi, I'm

Luke Ponga

A Web Developer and IT Support Specialist.

About Me

I am a dedicated professional with a dual focus on full-stack web development and IT support, based in Hamilton, New Zealand. My career is driven by a passion for solving complex technical problems and building scalable, user-centric applications.

In development, I specialize in the modern web stack, primarily working with JavaScript, React, Tailwind CSS, and Node.js. I thrive in environments where I can translate design concepts into flawless, responsive code.

My background in IT support gives me a unique advantage: I understand the importance of system reliability, security, and exceptional user experience from the ground up. I am constantly learning new technologies to deliver high-quality, maintainable solutions.

Let's build something great →

Core Skills

React / Next.js

JavaScript (ES6+)

Tailwind CSS

Node.js / Express

SQL / NoSQL

Hardware / Network

Git / CI/CD

Cloud (AWS/Azure)

Certifications

Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security

Provider: Microsoft via Coursera

Date: May 22, 2024

Grade: 89.16%

Verify Credential

Microsoft Learn Cloud Skills Challenge – Build Edition

Provider: Microsoft Learn

Date: June 22, 2024

Successfully completed Cloud Skills Challenge at Build 2024, endorsed by Satya Nadella

Deploy and Manage a Container App (Azure Container Apps)

Provider: Microsoft Learn

Date: December 10, 2025

Guided project on deploying and managing containerized applications

Featured Projects

A collection of my recent work spanning AI, web development, and full-stack applications

⭐ Featured

JobTrack app

A powerful, modern job application tracking platform to streamline and manage your job search process.

Next.js Supabase Tailwind CSS

GitHub Demo

⭐ Featured

RotorWise AI RX-8 Mechanic

AI-powered diagnostic assistant for Mazda RX-8, using Google Gemini to interpret symptoms and suggest repairs.

TypeScript Google Gemini AI

GitHub Demo

CryptoStats

Cryptocurrency price tracker with real-time data and historical charts.

React JavaScript API

GitHub Demo

NZ Tourism Website

Interactive tourism showcase for New Zealand with beautiful design and navigation.

HTML CSS Bootstrap

GitHub Demo

NASA APOD Viewer

Astronomy photo viewer using NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day API with detailed metadata.

React Tailwind CSS API

GitHub Demo

AI Chat Interface SDK

Intelligent chat UI SDK for integrating LLMs into applications with ease.

Next.js TypeScript Genkit AI

GitHub Demo

AI Image Enhancer

Enhance and transformassests images using AI techniques for superior quality.

React Google Gemini Image AI

GitHub Demo

⭐ JobTrackr

A powerful, modern job application tracking platform to streamline and manage your job search process.

Next.js Supabase

GitHub Demo

⭐ RotorWise AI RX-8 Mechanic

AI-powered diagnostic assistant for Mazda RX-8, using Google Gemini to interpret symptoms and suggest repairs.

TypeScript Google Gemini

GitHub Demo

CryptoStats

Cryptocurrency price tracker with real-time data and historical charts.

React JavaScript

GitHub Demo

NZ Tourism Website

Interactive tourism showcase for New Zealand with beautiful design and navigation.

HTML CSS

GitHub Demo

NASA APOD Viewer

Astronomy photo viewer using NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day API with detailed metadata.

React Tailwind CSS

GitHub Demo

AI Chat Interface SDK

Intelligent chat UI SDK for integrating LLMs into applications with ease.

Next.js TypeScript

GitHub Demo

AI Image Enhancer

Enhance and transformassests images using AI techniques for superior quality.

React Google Gemini

GitHub Demo

Get In Touch

I am actively seeking new opportunities in development or IT support. Feel free to reach out for collaboration or just to say hello!

Contact Details

lukeponga9@gmail.com

Hamilton, New Zealand