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