Juan Marco Saca Dada
San Antonio, TX | jsacadada@mail.stmarytx.edu | GitHub | LinkedIn
San Antonio, TX | jsacadada@mail.stmarytx.edu | GitHub | LinkedIn
I am a passionate Computer Science student at St. Mary’s University, with a strong foundation in programming, problem-solving, and leadership. I am driven to enhance my skills through practical experiences in both individual and collaborative projects. My goal is to apply technical expertise in real-world applications, contributing to innovative solutions.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, TX (Expected: May 2027)
Double Minor in Mathematics and Business Administration
GPA: 3.77
Relevant Coursework: Programing I in C, Data Structures, Algorithms, Object Oriented Programing I, International Baccalaureate Standard Level Computer Science, Calculus I, Calculus II, Discrete Math, Introduction to Statistics and Probability, Object Oriented Programing II, Computer Architecture, Business Analytics, Applied Linear Algebra, Advance Computer Networks, Files and Databases, Introduction to System Analysis and Design.
As part of my internship at Almacenes Siman, I created and carried out an entirely simulated phishing email campaign in Central America, leveraging Windows Defender Campaign Builder to evaluate employee security awareness. I also developed a phishing awareness manual to help employees identify fraudulent emails and reduce risk to the organization. I gathered metrics and analyzed the campaign's performance, identified users targets, and provided the Systems Manager with insightful recommendations. Finally, I researched, instaled, and trialled observability tools such as OpenTelemetry and Prometheus in Spring Boot applications, wrote a comparative analysis, and created recommendations for tools to use to monitor their bigger enterprise system. Through this digging I felt solidified in my knowledge not only in software monitoring, but also system performance evaluations, and best practices for observability in cloud-native environments.
While at St. Mary's University, I created and programmed a Tic Tac Toe game in C, highlighting my abilities to use bidimensional arrays, pointers, and multiple methods. The program provided options for users to play against each other or in a two-play mode against an intelligent computer algorithm I designed myself, greatly showing my prowess in problem-solving and strategy. Part of this project, I wrote a program that parsed input sentences and converted words to Pig Latin experience, building my exposure to string manipulation and designing a specific algorithm.
I developed VolleyPoints, a Java-based application for viewing and collecting real-time data on volleyball matches. The application I developed had an intuitive interface to allow users to consume match events via a button or hotkeys, increasing the efficiency of user interaction during real-time matches. The program collected the game data from the database, generated datasets, and presented the results in the form of bar graphs for ease of analysis. I worked directly with the team manager, and in addition to a schedule meeting every month, I participated in several other meetings in which we refining application requirements and features, and assessed costs for the features we requested. Through this experience, I gained valuable experience with object-oriented programming, data visualization, and client-focused software development.
St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, TX (August 2024 – Present)
My role as a Resident Assistant is to develop an inclusive and welcoming community among the residents of the residence halls.
I aim to be visible with residents in various ways to make them feel comfortable, challenge them to think about different ideas,
and foster collaboration through trust building activities. I also heavily rely on active listening and through a variety of perspectives that
are incorporated into our annual events. This continuous engagement creates a supportive and inclusive living environment and community for the residents.
Colegio Lamatepec, San Salvador, El Salvador (January 2021 – June 2023)
I started a Photography Club at Colegio Lamatepec, providing students a chance to learn about and pursue their interest in photography.
I taught about ten teenagers, for two years, basic photography skills and writing captions, encouraging them to be creative and artistic.
Running the club challenged me with time conflicts and technical difficulties, and it helped develop my adaptability for taking on opportunities when they appeared.
Dojo Lamatepec, San Salvador, El Salvador (January 2018 – June 2023)
As a Karate Do instructor, I taught and supervised about fifteen teens while at tournaments,
developed their athletic skills and sportsmanship. Apart from tournaments, I would run classes that were
fun and engaging while instilling discipline, self-control, and concentration. I worked with each student to
address their skills and challenges in ways that worked for them. My role provided continued development of my leadership,
mentorship, and adaptability skills while assisting teens in their development as athletes and people.