About Me

Passionate about innovation, driven by curiosity

As a Computer Science and Engineering international student at the University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez, I blend technical rigor with creativity, always keeping the end-user at the heart of every solution. My journey has taught me that the best innovations come from understanding both the technology and the people who use it.

Education

University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez, PR

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering

August 2020 - December 2025 (Expected)

GPA: 3.8/4.0
Honor Roll Student | Engineering Honor Society

University Gardens High School - San Juan, PR

High School Diploma

August 2016 - June 2020

GPA: 3.9/4.0
Honor Society Member | Soccer Team Captain

Professional Experience

August 2025 - Present

Undergraduate Research Assistant

PandaHat Adversarial - University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez

Participating in research focused on reducing power consumption in machine learning using LoRA while contributing to the development of robust models against adversarial attacks.

Machine Learning PyTorch CNN Python Adversarial Attacks
August 2025 - Present

Web Developer

University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez

Contributing to the development of web pages for research projects, academic initiatives and updating existing content in the departments of engineering.

Web Design JavaScript HTML CSS WordPress
January 2025 - July 2025

Undergraduate Research Assistant

C.A.W.T. - University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez

Guided the construction of comprehensive datasets with over 50,000 images for machine learning model training. Implemented CNN-based image classification achieving 95.2% accuracy while optimizing for real-world driving scenarios and computational efficiency.

Machine Learning Computer Vision CNN Python TensorFlow

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January 2025 - July 2025

Lead Software Engineer

Solar Engineering Research Racing Team (SERRT)

Lead a 5-member development team in advancing solar car technology solutions. Spearheading software automation initiatives and architectural decisions for next-generation vehicle systems. Driving innovation in sustainable transportation technology.

Team Leadership Software Architecture IoT Systems Project Management
March 2022 - December 2024

Software Developer

Solar Engineering Research Racing Team (SERRT)

Designed and developed a real-time car dashboard using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, integrating with Raspberry Pi 4 GPIO to retrieve 7 key vehicle features with 500ms response time. Engineered communication systems between solar car and team using microcontrollers. Led website redesign enhancing social media interactions by 100%.

JavaScript Raspberry Pi WordPress IoT Integration
August 2023 - December 2023

Teaching Assistant

University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez

Coordinated management of 15 project teams, achieving a 40% increase in project completion rates through enhanced communication clarity. Designed and executed systematic approaches to manage student inquiries, reducing unresolved issues by 30%. The revamped processes were adopted by over 15 project teams, significantly improving overall efficiency.

Team Management Process Design Communication Mentoring

Certifications & Professional Development

Google IT Support Professional Certificate

Comprehensive certification covering technical support fundamentals, IT security defense, and professional support practices.

CISCO Networking Certifications

Computer Networks certification and Introduction to Cybersecurity, providing comprehensive understanding of network infrastructure and security protocols.

Cybersecurity Specialization

Advanced cybersecurity training including "Máster en Seguridad Informática: Curso completo de Hacking" and "IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts".

Honors & Professional Societies

Academic Honors

  • Computer Science and Engineering Honor Student
  • Honor List Recognition
  • Cumulative GPA: 3.7/4.0

Professional Societies

  • Tau Beta Pi - Engineering Honor Society
  • IEEE Computer Society - Member
  • ACM Society - Member
  • Philosophy Association - Member

Languages

Spanish Native
English Bilingual
Italian Elementary

Personal Interests

Soccer Enthusiast

Passionate about the beautiful game, both playing and following international leagues

Technology Innovation

Always exploring emerging technologies, ethical hacking, and AI advancements

Continuous Learning

Philosophy discussions, technical research, and staying curious about the world

Let's Connect and Collaborate

I'm always eager to connect with fellow innovators, researchers, and technology enthusiasts. Whether you want to discuss AI, cybersecurity, software development, or even share soccer insights - let's chat!

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