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Javier Arias

@javierarias

Computer Science student and web developer specializing in data visualization and accessible web solutions.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I seek roles building accessible, data-driven web applications where I can apply visualization, web development, and collaboration with research teams.

I am a Computer Science undergraduate with strong web development and data-visualization experience, currently working as a student web developer at my university. I focus on building accessible, well-designed sites and interactive visualizations that make research data usable for diverse audiences.

In my current role I maintain and update a university research website, collaborate with research teams, and apply institutional accessibility and optimization standards. I develop interactive visualizations using Shiny and Plotly (Python) to present large linguistic datasets in user-friendly formats.

My project work includes building a Python text-adventure game with modular design, configuring a Linux-based retro game server with streaming and VPN tunneling, and implementing a BMI calculator app in Dart with Figma-designed interfaces. These projects demonstrate practical skills in debugging, system setup, networking, UI translation, and validation logic.

I bring proficiency in Python, C/C++, JavaScript, SQL, Dart, HTML/CSS, Git, and Linux, plus a foundation in data structures, OOP, and Agile/SCRUM. I communicate fluently in English and Spanish and seek opportunities to contribute to accessible, data-driven web products.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Web Developer

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

May 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Maintained and updated a university research website for the CoBiVa project, improving accessibility and consistent visual design while delivering interactive data visualizations to present large linguistic datasets.

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Software Developer

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Nov 2025 - Dec 2025 (1 month)

Built and configured a remote retro game server on Ubuntu using RetroArch, Sunshine, and Tailscale, resolving networking and latency issues to enable secure peer-to-peer game streaming.

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Software Developer

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Nov 2025 - Dec 2025 (1 month)

Implemented BMI calculation utilities in Dart supporting metric and imperial units, created classification logic and translated Figma mockups into a validated application interface.

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Software Developer

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Jun 2024 - Jul 2024 (1 month)

Developed a text-based adventure game with branching story paths and modular architecture, applying debugging and clean coding practices to support interactive gameplay.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2022 -

Grade: 3.72

Activities and societies: Student Web Developer (student assistant) on research web projects, class software development projects

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with coursework and projects focused on web development, data visualization, and software engineering; maintained a 3.72 GPA.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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