Justin Nelson

AI Engineer at GIEBEL FilTec · Incoming UGA CS · Atlanta, GA, USA

I'm interested in how intelligent interfaces can advance the way society works. I plan to focus on human computer interaction and design to make these systems legible, adoptable, and feel natural.

  1. Jan '25

    Georgia State University · Dual enrollment · Math, Psych, Philosophy, Econ

  2. Apr '25

    GIEBEL FilTec · AI Engineer

  3. Apr '25

    National STEM Society · Volunteer / Student Ambassador, Apr–Oct '25

  4. Sum '25

    Georgia Ready Institute · Research

  5. Sum '25

    Emory University · NextGen bootcamp

  6. Aug '25

    Georgia Institute of Technology · Dual enrollment · CS

  7. May '26

    Georgia Connections Academy · Graduated high school

  8. Now
  9. Aug '26

    University of Georgia · Incoming · CS

Work

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About

Background

Jamaican immigrant, first-gen, and now a US citizen. I'm self-taught across every creative outlet I use today and bring them together in sync and harmony to create.

Earlier

Built my first computer at 8, tinkered with Raspberry Pis, and created and ran Java Minecraft servers.

Now

Building up GIEBEL internationally. After graduating high school this May, I'm spending summer '26 working on GIEBEL infrastructure, travelling, and collaborating on a project with a new friend.

Interested in

Artificial intelligence, human computer interaction, design, discrete mathematics, music production, hardware, society, psychology, and philosophy.

Fun facts

  • I used to play academy soccer.
  • I'm always learning new recipes to cook.
  • I make, produce, and record my own music for fun.

Awards

  • Innovation at Work (National STEM Society)
  • State of Georgia Merit Certificate
  • College Board National Recognition Award
  • AP Scholar Award
  • Most Innovative (Nelosys)