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About the author

Hi everyone! My name is Ruben Christopher Arevalo, and I am a recent graduate from the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley. I pursued and earned my Bachelor's degree in computer engineering with my concentration focusing on software from August 2019 to May 2023. Fun facts I want to share about myself are that I love to code, listen to music (preferrably lofi, classical, and pop), play video games, and watch movies and shows in my free time. Since I was a high school student, I always found the concept of programming intriguing, thinking about how much over a million (or a few) lines of code can change the world in so many ways. This led to me to develop a huge interest in learning about software development, since there are so many software programs out there in the Internet, whether they'd be web applications, server-side applications, etc. Regardless of whether an app is either in the web or in our phones, it has changed the way our infrastructure works, as well as impacted many of our choices when it comes to utilizing services online. Without them, we wouldn't be where we are today in terms of how much technology has impacted our lives and how it changed the world for the better.


You can visit my personal website at: rchrisarevalo-dev.onrender.com


You can download my resume by clicking here.


Education


Edinburg, TX

University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley

August 2019 - May 2023

B.S. in Computer Engineering


Organizations

  • Frontera Devs (2019-2023)
  • Association for Computing Machinery (2019-2022)




  • McAllen, TX

    South Texas College

    August 2015 - May 2019

    A.S. in Computer Science


    Organizations

  • Intramural Soccer
  • Relevant Coursework



  • Computer Science I
  • Computer Science II
  • Software Engineering I
  • Software Engineering II
  • Algorithms and Data Structures
  • Database Design and Implementation

  • Skills



  • Programming Languages: Python (Competent), C++ (Competent), JavaScript (Familiar), TypeScript (Novice)
  • Frameworks: React.js (Familiar), Flask (Familiar), FastAPI (Familiar)
  • Tools and Technologies: HTML (Familiar), CSS (Familiar), MySQL (Familiar), PostgreSQL (Familiar), Git, Jira, Visual Studio Code
  • Hard Skills: Agile development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), unit testing, integration testing, continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) via relevant coursework
  • Soft Skills: English and Spanish, Collaborative, Productive, Prioritization, Willingness to Learn

  • Personal Projects


    React.js | CSS | TypeScript | Python | FastAPI | Express.js | PostgreSQL

    Dating Web App

  • Developing a dating web app with React.js, CSS, and TypeScript, along with FastAPI, Express.js and PostgreSQL for backend processes.
  • Creating a design that will emphasize self-esteem and lay the foundation for a successful relationship.
  • Designing a matching algorithm that matches people based on attributes, such as location and bio, with planned future refinements that will improve the user experience with the selection of 10 random matches.



  • React.js | CSS | Python | FastAPI

    Personal Website

  • Created a website using React.js as the main framework while also using CSS and React Bootstrap to stylize the UI.
  • Integrated a RESTful API with FastAPI to handle and display the announcements on website, with 3 of the most recent ones displayed in the 'About Me' page.
  • Designed a portfolio page that displays 8 samples from 2 personal projects in addition to 11 samples of photos taken as part of personal hobbies.



  • HTML | CSS

    CV (Curriculum Vitae) Website

  • Developed and implemented a single-page website for displaying a CV that can be read by recruiters.
  • Lists important details, such as education, skills, software projects, etc.



  • Java

    SpaceShip Video Game

  • Designed a video game application as part of a project for a class in OOP for Java with my partner, Kevin Garcia.
  • Experience


    Remote

    Incoming Software Engineer Fellow

    July 2024 - Present

    Headstarter AI


    McAllen, TX

    Independent Software Developer

    May 2023 - Present

    Self-employed


    McAllen, TX

    Retail Salesperson

    December 2022 - March 2023

    Walgreens


    McAllen, TX

    Maintenance/Sanitary Crew

    June 2022 - July 2022

    Walgreens


    McAllen, TX

    Customer Service Associate

    June 2019 - July 2019

    Sky Park Trampoline Park