Software Engineering Student & Developer

Building practical software and technology-driven solutions.

I’m Jovany Cardenas Vargas, a Software Engineering student at San José State University with experience in software development, web applications, IT operations, cybersecurity, and technical leadership.

Portrait of Jovany Cardenas Vargas

Software developer, technical problem-solver, and lifelong learner.

I began programming through a high school web design course and continued developing my skills at Allan Hancock College, where I completed degrees in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Liberal Arts: Mathematics and Science.

My experience includes developing web applications, supporting cybersecurity and IT operations, performing website quality assurance, assisting students through campus programs, and leading technical and service-oriented projects.

In Fall 2026, I transferred to San José State University to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering. I am especially interested in software development, web technologies, cybersecurity, systems, and building tools that solve practical problems.

Education San José State University
Degree Program B.S. Software Engineering
Location California
Areas of Focus Software Development, Web, IT & Security

Professional and technical experience

A combination of software development, IT operations, campus service, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

Cybersecurity & IT Intern

Allan Hancock College Information Technology Services

Spring 2026

Supported cybersecurity awareness, endpoint security reviews, server-room inventory, website quality assurance, and technology testing. Worked with tools and platforms including Sophos, Deep Freeze, Microsoft Intune, Modern Campus CMS, and Acquia.

  • Developed cybersecurity awareness information for students.
  • Audited server-room hardware and supported asset inventory and decommissioning.
  • Investigated website issues, broken links, and content inconsistencies.
  • Observed and supported security alerts, endpoint management, and system testing.

Student Worker

Allan Hancock College Career Center & College Corps

October 2022 – August 2026

Supported student services, career preparation, campus events, outreach, and College Corps program operations.

  • Assisted students with job searches, résumés, appointments, and career resources.
  • Supported events, workshops, outreach, marketing materials, and office operations.
  • Helped coordinate College Corps student communications, records, and activities.

Web Application Developer — Special Project

Allan Hancock College

August 2025 – October 2025

Developed a Django-based syllabus generation application for faculty in collaboration with Academic Affairs.

  • Built a web interface for creating standardized course syllabi.
  • Automated document generation using Python and Microsoft Word templates.
  • Supported deployment, testing, and improvements to usability.

Co-Owner

Cardenas Auto Detail

August 2025 – Present

Co-founded a local auto detailing business and continue supporting branding, online systems, planning, and business operations while attending school in San José. Day-to-day detailing and local operations are primarily handled by family members.

Interim College Corps Program Specialist

Allan Hancock College Career Center

September 2024 – December 2024

Temporarily supported program-level operations by coordinating student records, service-site communication, training sessions, outreach, and fellow support.

Additional Experience

Student Intern Santa Barbara County Education Office · January–April 2022
Agricultural Worker Cardenas Bros. Farming Inc. · Summers 2021 & 2022

Academic background

Allan Hancock College logo 2022–2026

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria, California

  • A.S.-T. Computer Science
  • A.S.-T. Mathematics
  • A.S.-T. Physics
  • A.A. Liberal Arts: Mathematics and Science
  • IGETC Certificate of Achievement

Selected coursework: Java Programming, Data Structures, Computer Organization, Discrete Structures, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, and Engineering Physics.

Selected technical projects

Applications and systems created to solve practical problems in education, program operations, business, and personal technology.

Personal Productivity

LifeOps

A multi-user personal operations dashboard combining planning, school and work requirements, budgeting, debt, habits, meals, career tracking, inventory, and private messaging in one workspace.

Python Django SQLite pytest
Web Application

Event Planning Application

A browser-based event planning and management tool with Firebase storage, administrative editing, and PDF export functionality.

JavaScript Firebase HTML CSS
Inventory System

Inventory Management System

A structured inventory application that tracks items, categories, storage locations, quantities, and item activity logs.

Django Python Database Design
Business Website

Cardenas Auto Detail

A public-facing business website and online presence supporting service information, customer communication, scheduling, branding, and local marketing.

HTML CSS Business Systems
Competition Projects

SkillsUSA Programming Projects

Timed programming applications developed during regional, state, and national SkillsUSA competitions, including calculators, games, file-processing tools, and data-management systems.

Java Python Algorithms Rapid Development

Technical skills and tools

Technologies and areas I have used through coursework, projects, work experience, competitions, and personal development.

Programming & Web Development

Python Java Django HTML5 / CSS JavaScript C++ C React Node.js Swift REST APIs JSON / YAML Tailwind CSS Progressive Web Apps (PWA)

Data, Deployment & Development Tools

PostgreSQL SQLite SQL Git & GitHub Docker Linux Render CI/CD (GitHub Actions) Firebase Supabase Microsoft 365 OpenAI API GitHub Copilot Claude / Gemini Prompt Engineering

IT & Cybersecurity

Endpoint Security Sophos Central Deep Freeze Cloud Microsoft Intune IT Asset Management Network Troubleshooting Website QA System Testing Bash / Scripting Technical Documentation

Professional Strengths

Leadership Communication Problem Solving Technical Support Project Coordination Customer Service Bilingual English/Spanish AI-Assisted Workflow & Research Cross-Functional Collaboration Agile / Scrum

SkillsUSA competition history

2026

National Gold Medal

SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference — Computer Programming

2025

National Bronze Medal

SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference — Computer Programming

2023

National Silver Medal

SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference — Computer Programming

2023–2026

Four-Time California State Champion

SkillsUSA California State Gold Medalist in Computer Programming.

SkillsUSA Chapter Secretary, Vice President, and President

Served in chapter leadership across four years while competing in Computer Programming, representing Allan Hancock College, supporting chapter activities, and connecting with students and industry professionals.

SkillsUSA National Delegate — 2024

Selected by one of the SkillsUSA California Regional Managers to serve as a California National Delegate at the 2024 National Leadership & Skills Conference. Represented California's postsecondary division and participated in voting for the election of national SkillsUSA officers.

Leadership and student programs

Engineering Organizations @ SJSU

Software and Computer Engineering Society, SOLES (Society of Latino Engineers & Scientists), and MESA.

Technical Organizations @ AHC

SkillsUSA, Computer Science Club, and Science & Engineering Club.

Student Support Programs @ AHC

MESA, EOPS, and CAN-TRIO.

Community & Campus Service @ AHC

Career Center, College Corps, student outreach, event support, and peer assistance.

Let’s connect.

I’m open to software engineering internships, technical roles, campus opportunities, collaborative projects, and professional connections.