This is a submission for the New Year, New You Portfolio Challenge Presented by Google AI

About Me

I’m Luke Ponga, a Software Developer and IT Support Specialist. My portfolio is designed to bridge the gap between technical precision and intelligent interaction, showcasing my journey from hardware support to building AI-driven software solutions.

Portfolio

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How I Built It

My portfolio is built on a modern, high-performance stack:

• Framework: Next.js 16 with Standalone Output optimization.
• Design: A minimalist Swiss-inspired UI using Tailwind CSS and Framer Motion.
• AI Engine: Google Genkit powered by Gemini 1.5 Flash.

Google AI Features:

1. AI Project Matcher: A custom Genkit flow that acts as a virtual representative, allowing visitors to query my experience and projects using natural language.
2. Instant AI Pitch Generator: A specialized recruitment tool that uses Gemini 1.5 Flash to analyze job descriptions and generate personalized candidate pitches based on my specific project history.

Deployment: Containerized with Docker and deployed to Google Cloud Run with official challenge labelling (dev-tutorial=devnewyear2026).

What I’m Most Proud Of

I’m most proud of the Instant AI Pitch Generator. It transforms the portfolio from a passive gallery into an active tool for professional success. Using Genkit allowed me to implement complex RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) logic seamlessly, ensuring the pitches are deeply grounded in my actual work history.

Technical Details

• Repo: https://github.com/lukeponga-dev/portfolio-luke.git
• Language: TypeScript
• AI Model: googleai/gemini-1.5-flash

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