WHO AM I?

Hey there!

My name is Ricardo Castillo and I'm an international student at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
I was born in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico where I grew up until I was 19. Currently, I'm getting my Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, with a double concentration in Software Engineering and Cyber Security.
I'm very passionate about technology and learning. Similarly, I enjoy designing and innovating when applicable. If given the opportunity, I enjoy teaching people about computers and what you can do with them.
A few of my hobbies include project development, swimming, graphic design, playing drums, coding, traveling, hiking, and outdoors.
I'm a full-time student, but I work part-time at StudentConnect, UTSA, where I learned most of my skills and had hand-to-hand experience with troubleshooting, managing computer labs, and hardware.

On this website you may learn more about me and browse my projects!

“I count on Ricardo to help us with new programs or unusual challenges as he will eagerly be a self-taught pro within just a few days.”

– James Lee, Systems Analyst II, The University of Texas at San Antonio

RESUME

CARREER GOAL

Achieve a start-up position related to my field where I can apply my quick learning skills and promote Computer Science in youth.

EDUCATION

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (Graduation: May 2019)

Current GPA: 3.3

Relevant Courses Taken
Systems Programming Application Programming Artificial Intelligence
Entterprise Software Engineering Operating Systems User Interfaces
Unix and Network Security Computer and Information Security
Cryptography Programing Languages Distributed and Cloud Security

SKILLS

Programming Language Fluency
C Python perl Java HTML CSS
C++ Java Unix AndroidStudio PowerShell
Language Literacy
| Fluency in English & Spanish
Design & Illustration
| Proficient with Adobe Illustrator and Premiere Pro software
| Experienced with Sony Vegas, AutoCAD and Adobe Photoshop
Distinguishable problem-solving skills, including system trouble shooting and tech repair/restore
Virtuous in patience, honesty, and team playing

WORK EXPERIENCE

StudentConnect at The University of Texas at San Antonio (April 2016 - Present)

| Tech Support Specialist: provided advanced tech support and customer service for UTSA students
| Creative Content Development: managed social media pages and created related content daily
| Hands-on experience helping imaging systems, lab management and testing new applications and environments for UTSA

Tutoring Highschool Students: Volunteer

| Taught students in learning programming languages (C++ and scripting) and computer logic

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

Organizations

MAES Latinos in Science and Engineering, UTSA (Fall 2017 - Present)
| Webmaster: manage, update and maintain the organization’s website
Roadrunner Swimming, UTSA (Fall 2016 - Fall 2017)
| Webmaster & Secretary: created and managed the organization website and maintained integrity within the team
Odyssey Magazine, UTSA (Summer 2016 - Spring 2017)
| Creative Content Creator: wrote several articles (mostly tech related) currently found at Odyssey.com

Volunteer Activities

Alamo Junior Academy of Science 2016 @Robert E. Lee Highschool
| Volunteer Judge in Computer Science Presentations
DATAcon 2016 @Roosevelt Highschool
| Volunteer Judge & Held Youth Code Jam Table
RowdyHacks 2016 @UTSA
| Volunteer at UTSA's First Official Hackathon

Highschool Highlights

FIRST Robotics Competition 2015 (tCats 5526)
| Mexico Regional Rookie All-Star Award
| Mexico Regional Entrepeneurship Award
| Championship Rookie All-Star Award (St. Louis, MO)
Student of the Year 2013-2014 Award in Computer Science
Student of the Year 2014-2015 Award in British Literature
Head of Tutoring Department (Student Counseling)