Hi, I’m Samuel A. Rodriguez, a self-motivated computer science graduate from the University of Central Florida (Dec 2024). I’m passionate about clean code, scalable systems, and intuitive user experiences. I’ve built full-stack web apps, Android mobile apps, and compiler design projects, and I’m comfortable with modern technologies like React, Node.js, and Python, backed by a solid foundation in algorithms and machine learning. I’m seeking entry-level roles in software engineering, web development, or mobile app development where I can contribute to meaningful solutions and grow within a collaborative team. I’m proficient in JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Python, C++, C#, and SQL, and I’ve worked with Git, GDB, Postman, and VS Code.

Samuel A. Rodriguez

Hi, I’m Samuel A. Rodriguez, a self-motivated computer science graduate from the University of Central Florida (Dec 2024). I’m passionate about clean code, scalable systems, and intuitive user experiences. I’ve built full-stack web apps, Android mobile apps, and compiler design projects, and I’m comfortable with modern technologies like React, Node.js, and Python, backed by a solid foundation in algorithms and machine learning. I’m seeking entry-level roles in software engineering, web development, or mobile app development where I can contribute to meaningful solutions and grow within a collaborative team. I’m proficient in JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Python, C++, C#, and SQL, and I’ve worked with Git, GDB, Postman, and VS Code.

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Hi, I’m Samuel A. Rodriguez, a self-motivated computer science graduate from the University of Central Florida (Dec 2024). I’m passionate about clean code, scalable systems, and intuitive user experiences. I’ve built full-stack web apps, Android mobile apps, and compiler design projects, and I’m comfortable with modern technologies like React, Node.js, and Python, backed by a solid foundation in algorithms and machine learning.

I’m seeking entry-level roles in software engineering, web development, or mobile app development where I can contribute to meaningful solutions and grow within a collaborative team. I’m proficient in JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Python, C++, C#, and SQL, and I’ve worked with Git, GDB, Postman, and VS Code.

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Language

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Work Experience

Web Design/Financial Systems at GRO Accounting and Tax
June 1, 2025 - September 6, 2025
Designed and implemented website enhancements to improve user experience, responsiveness, and SEO using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WordPress. Supported the integration of cloud-based financial tools and third-party APIs to streamline client onboarding, invoice processing, and reporting functions. Collaborated with accounting professionals to understand operational workflows and translate them into system requirements. Participated in testing and deploying updates across web and internal systems, ensuring data integrity and platform stability. Helped standardize documentation and user guides to assist non-technical staff with navigating updated tools.
Team Lead at Project TeachLivE – Gesture-Based Puppetry (UCF Showcase Finalist)
November 1, 2024 - Present
Reengineered a virtual puppetry system into a web-accessible, AI-driven tool using computer vision. Enabled real-time gesture recognition and puppetry animation via browser-based interface.
Android Application Developer at Solo Project
September 1, 2024 - Present
Developed a native Android app that pits the user against an AI opponent with scalable difficulty. Implemented intuitive UI/UX and game logic in Java.
PL/0 Code Generator and Compiler at Team Project
April 1, 2023 - Present
Built a full compiler pipeline for PL/0 language including a lexer, parser, and custom virtual machine. Demonstrated understanding of compiler design and low-level execution.
Web Design/Financial Systems at GRO Accounting and Tax
June 1, 2025 - September 6, 2025
Designed and implemented website enhancements to improve user experience, responsiveness, and SEO using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WordPress. Supported the integration of cloud-based financial tools and third-party APIs to streamline client onboarding, invoice processing, and reporting functions. Collaborated with accounting professionals to understand operational workflows and translate them into system requirements. Participated in testing and deploying updates across web and internal systems, ensuring data integrity and platform stability. Helped standardize documentation and user guides to assist non-technical staff with navigating updated tools.
Team Lead at TeachLivE – Gesture-Based Puppetry (UCF Showcase Finalist)
November 1, 2024 - Present
Reengineered a virtual puppetry system into a web-accessible, AI-driven tool using computer vision. Enabled real-time gesture recognition and puppetry animation via browser-based interface.
Solo Project – Connect Four Android Application at Personal Project
September 1, 2024 - Present
Developed a native Android app that pits the user against an AI opponent with scalable difficulty. Implemented intuitive UI/UX and game logic in Java.
Team Project – PL/0 Code Generator and Compiler at University Project
April 30, 2023 - September 6, 2025
Built a full compiler pipeline for PL/0 language including a lexer, parser, and custom virtual machine. Demonstrated understanding of compiler design and low-level execution.
Researcher – ML-Integrated Software System Design at CAHSI-funded Research Project
June 30, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Published research funded by the Computing Alliance of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (CAHSI) focusing on formally verifying systems incorporating ML models into traditional software systems.
Web Design/Financial Systems at GRO Accounting and Tax
June 1, 2025 - September 6, 2025
Designed and implemented website enhancements to improve user experience, responsiveness, and SEO using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WordPress. Supported the integration of cloud-based financial tools and third-party APIs to streamline client onboarding, invoice processing, and reporting functions. Collaborated with accounting professionals to understand operational workflows and translate them into system requirements. Participated in testing and deploying updates across web and internal systems, ensuring data integrity and platform stability. Helped standardize documentation and user guides to assist non-technical staff with navigating updated tools.
Team Lead, Project TeachLivE – Gesture-Based Puppetry (UCF Showcase Finalist)
November 1, 2024 - Present
Reengineered a virtual puppetry system into a web-accessible, AI-driven tool using computer vision. Enabled real-time gesture recognition and puppetry animation via browser-based interface.
Solo Project, Connect Four Android Application at Independent Project
September 30, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Developed a native Android app that pits the user against an AI opponent with scalable difficulty. Implemented intuitive UI/UX and game logic in Java.
Team Project, PL/0 Code Generator and Compiler at University of Central Florida
April 30, 2023 - September 6, 2025
Built a full compiler pipeline for PL/0 language including a lexer, parser, and custom virtual machine. Demonstrated understanding of compiler design and low-level execution.
Research: ML-Integrated Software System Design at CAHSI
June 30, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Published research funded by the Computing Alliance of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (CAHSI). Focused on formally verifying systems incorporating ML models into traditional software systems.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science at University of Central Florida
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2024
Associates of Arts at Valencia College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022
Bachelor of Computer Science at University of Central Florida
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2024
Associates of Arts at Valencia College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022
Bachelor of Computer Science at University of Central Florida
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2024
Associate of Arts at Valencia College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022

Qualifications

Finalist: UCF Senior Design Showcase 2024
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Dean’s List: UCF & Valencia
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
CAHSI-funded research publication: ML-Integrated Software System Design
June 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Education, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services