Software Engineer
Cristian Hernandez
Hello, I’m Cristian Hernandez, a Computer Science Senior student from the University of South Florida (USF), currently developing my software engineering skills. I am passionate about creating innovative solutions and continuously expanding my knowledge. I thrive on solving complex problems, participating in competitive programming, and exploring the latest advancements in AI and machine learning. My drive for learning and love for technology fuel my dedication to excellence in the field of computer science.
Education
University of South Florida
Computer Science, current GPA 4.0
Expected Graduation Date, Dec 2026
Relevant coursework: Data Structures (C++) & Algorithms (Python), Software Engineering (COBOL),
Database Design Systems (SQL), Big Data (Hadoop), Robotics (Python), Statistics
Hillsborough Community College
Computer Science, GPA 4.0
Graduated with an AA in July, 2024
Relevant coursework: Programming Concepts (Based on Java), Calculus 1,2 and 3, Physics 1 and 2.
Skills
Languages: Python, C/C++, JavaScript, Java, C#, SQL, COBOL, Git
Technologies: AWS, Docker, Hadoop, Pandas, NumPy, Node.js, Next.js, GitHub
Soft Skills: Agile, Leadership, Communication, Problem-solving, Adaptability
Work Experience
Software Engineer Intern | The Family Jewelry, May 2025 – Present
• Built and launched a customer-facing website using JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and WordPress,
improving local SEO and increasing client acquisition by 45% within 1 months.
• Managed end-to-end deployment and maintenance of web infrastructure, achieving 90+ performance
scores in Lighthouse for load speed and accessibility.
Chick-fil-A Team Leader | January 2021 – June 2024
• Led and motivated a team of 20+ employees, increasing operational efficiency by 15% through
resource management, collaborative training, and effective communication.
• Trained the team members on service standards and workplace responsibilities, fostering leadership,
adaptability, and teamwork while supporting a productive work environment.
Projects
Financial Tracker | Node.js, TypeScript, React, PostgreSQL | Website Link | GitHub
Built and deployed a secure full-stack financial tracking platform with user authentication and persistent data storage, enabling real-time expense monitoring. Leveraged AI-powered insights to analyze spending habits and deliver personalized recommendations, helping users cut expenses by 30% through data-driven guidance.
Autonomous Robot Navigation System | Python, Webots | Demo
Developed a robot navigation model using navigation techniques and particle filters for localization, achieving a 98% collision-free rate in simulated environments. Integrated multiple sensor inputs using OOP principles for real-time navigation and obstacle detection.
InCollege Social Networking Platform | COBOL, Agile, Git | GitHub
Collaborated in a 5-person Agile Scrum team using Jira and Git branching strategies to deliver a modular COBOL-based social networking platform with authentication, account management, and interactive navigation features across 3 sprints. Streamlined development by designing reusable subprogram architecture and automating builds with. Make, improving maintainability and workflow efficiency by 60%.
Pig Game 100: GitHub | Demo Website interactive 2-player game
Used JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Node.js to develop this 2-player interactive website game and then posted it on GitHub. With this project, I demonstrate how I used document object models, events, algorithms, problem-solving, and application programming interface. The most challenging portion of this project was coding the game, so it functionally and visually interacts with both players depending on different specific circumstances.
Guess Number: GitHub | Demo Website interactive game
Used JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Node.js to develop this website interactive game and then posted it on GitHub. With this project, I demonstrate how I used document object models, events, algorithms, problem-solving, and application programming interface.
Contact Information
Professional Phone Number +1 (813) 965-3146
Professional Email cristianhernandezr234@gmail.com