Software Developer
Technical Skills: Python, SQL, C++, Git, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Data Visualization (Shiny, Plotly), Linux
Other Skills: Problem-solving, Team Collaboration, Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Education
B.S., Computer Science | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (May 2022 - Present)
Work Experience
Web Developer (Student Assistant) @ University of the Rio Grande Valley ( May 2024 - Present) Edinburg, TX, USA
- Working with the Department of Writing & Language Studies and the Office for Bilingual Integration at UTRGV on the project
CoBiVa (Corpus Bilingüe del Valle).
- Maintained and updated the university research website, ensuring consistent visual design, accessibility, and user experience.
- Utilized Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and content management tools to modify layouts, images, and content based on the project
needs.
- Developed interactive data visualizations using Shiny and Plotly (Python), supporting linguistic research by presenting large datasets in
a user-friendly format.
- Collaborated directly with research teams to understand data requirements and deliver dynamic web solutions.
- Participated in website accessibility and optimization efforts following institutional standards.
Projects
Retro Game Server (Linux) — (Class Project)
Developer
- Built a remote retro gaming server using Ubuntu, RetroArch, Sunshine, and Tailscale.
- Configured peer-to-peer game streaming across networks with secure VPN tunneling.
- Troubleshot networking, latency, and emulator configuration issues to ensure smooth remote gameplay.
- Gained hands-on experience with Linux setup, network troubleshooting, and real-time streaming technologies.
Link to project
BMI Calculator (Dart) — Software Developer (Class Project)
Software Developer
- Designed and implemented core BMI calculation utilities in Dart, including metric and imperial formulas.
- Developed logic to determine healthy weight ranges and calculate required weight gain or loss based on BMI classification.
- Implemented BMI category classification (underweight, healthy, overweight, obese).
- Designed high-fidelity UI mockups in Figma and translated them into the application’s interface.
- Wrote and maintained unit tests and integration tests to validate calculation accuracy and app behavior.
Link to project
Text Adventure: CyberPunk (Python) — Programmer (Class Project)
Software Developer
- Designed and coded a text-based adventure game with branching story paths.
- Utilized modular programming to handle player input, game state, and logic flow.
- Practiced debugging and clean coding principles for interactive gameplay.
Link to project
Email: javierariast0@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/luis-arias-45495b120
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