I am passionate about technology, computer science and gaming, with hands-on experience in web development and AI integration. Having lived across two continents, I value diverse perspectives and bring open-minded collaboration to teams. I communicate clearly, stay persistent, and guide my peers toward shared challenges with dedication and initiative. I thrive when tackling problems head-on, continuously learning, and applying creativity to both technical and visual projects. My background includes leadership in clubs and event coordination, plus hands-on programming and web work, which fuels both my technical and collaborative strengths.…

Xavier dos Santos

I am passionate about technology, computer science and gaming, with hands-on experience in web development and AI integration. Having lived across two continents, I value diverse perspectives and bring open-minded collaboration to teams. I communicate clearly, stay persistent, and guide my peers toward shared challenges with dedication and initiative. I thrive when tackling problems head-on, continuously learning, and applying creativity to both technical and visual projects. My background includes leadership in clubs and event coordination, plus hands-on programming and web work, which fuels both my technical and collaborative strengths.…

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I am passionate about technology, computer science and gaming, with hands-on experience in web development and AI integration. Having lived across two continents, I value diverse perspectives and bring open-minded collaboration to teams. I communicate clearly, stay persistent, and guide my peers toward shared challenges with dedication and initiative.
I thrive when tackling problems head-on, continuously learning, and applying creativity to both technical and visual projects. My background includes leadership in clubs and event coordination, plus hands-on programming and web work, which fuels both my technical and collaborative strengths.

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Skills

Experience Level

C
Intermediate
Python
Intermediate
WordPress
Intermediate
CSS
Intermediate
JavaScript
Beginner
PHP
Beginner
Unity 3D
Beginner

Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Intermediate
Afrikaans
Beginner

Work Experience

Esports Team Member at Inter-school Esports
November 6, 2020 - December 15, 2021
Competed in inter-school tournaments to determine the best regionally in South Africa; assisted with coordinating and managing school tournaments.
Club Leader / Organizer at Magic the Gathering and Cubing Club
June 20, 2024 - Present
Took over the cubing club and grew participation by 20%; Started a Magic the Gathering club and grew participation by 50% in two months; managed tournaments, logistics, and rule enforcement; networked with experts in the Magic scene in South Africa.
Water Polo Team Member at Jeppe High School for Boys
January 12, 2020 - December 10, 2021
Represented Jeppe at inter-school competitions and trained for potential national team selection.
Team Leader and Team Coordinator at Market Day (Charitable Event)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Managed, organized and led the group to succeed and raise funds for a charitable cause.
Conference Assistant at SPIMUN Security
March 6, 2024 - March 15, 2025
Aided with communications and participant guidance during the conference.

Education

IGCSE Diploma at St. Peters International School
January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
IB Diploma (Predicted 30/45) at St. Peters International School
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025
High School at Jeppe Highschool for Boys
January 4, 2019 - December 9, 2022
Primary Education at Highveld Primary School
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

IGCSE Diploma
January 3, 2022 - May 20, 2023
IB Diploma - Score 30/45
September 12, 2024 - May 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics
    paper Steps in the Dark

    This was a group project for my games course here at IADE creative university. The game had to be a top-down grid based game.
    All assets of the game was made in house by myself and my groupmates.
    The game is a dungeon crawler adventure game in which you navigate through dark rooms to escape a haunted castle. The game was made in VS code and the language used was C with a SDL library for the visuals and rendering.

    https://www.twine.net/signin