Building Next-Gen Apps

Software Engineer

Xavier J. Cruz

Xavier J. Cruz

typeScript TypeScript
tailwindcss Tailwindcss
astro Astro
react React
django Django
next Next
nodejs Nodejs
python Python
javaScript JavaScript
HTML5 HTML5
CSS3 CSS3
bash Bash
git Git
github Github
mysql Mysql
postgresql Postgresql
aws Aws
nginx Nginx
gunicorn Gunicorn
typeScript TypeScript
tailwindcss Tailwindcss
astro Astro
react React
django Django
next Next
nodejs Nodejs
python Python
javaScript JavaScript
HTML5 HTML5
CSS3 CSS3
bash Bash
git Git
github Github
mysql Mysql
postgresql Postgresql
aws Aws
nginx Nginx
gunicorn Gunicorn
typeScript TypeScript
tailwindcss Tailwindcss
astro Astro
react React
django Django
next Next
nodejs Nodejs
python Python
javaScript JavaScript
HTML5 HTML5
CSS3 CSS3
bash Bash
git Git
github Github
mysql Mysql
postgresql Postgresql
aws Aws
nginx Nginx
gunicorn Gunicorn

My Skills

  • Web Development
    • Single Page Applications (SPAs)
    • Landing pages & business websites
    • Portfolio websites
    • Responsive web design
    • RESTful API integration
  • Full Stack Development
    • MERN Stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js)
    • Django + React applications
    • Flask web applications
    • PostgreSQL & SQLite database design
    • API development
  • Cybersecurity
    • Vulnerability scanning & analysis
    • OWASP methodologies
    • Web security (SQL injection, IDOR)
    • Network analysis & host discovery
    • System vulnerability assessment
  • Programming Languages
    • JavaScript/TypeScript
    • Python
    • C programming
    • HTML/CSS
    • SQL
    • Bash scripting
  • Tools & Platforms
    • Wireshark & Burp Suite
    • Git & GitHub
    • Linux/Unix environments
    • Nmap & security tools
    • AWS services
    • Postman API testing
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My story

About Me

I'm a naturally curious and creative problem-solver whose journey spans multiple disciplines. From exploring electronics in my youth to earning a Biology degree and working 8 years as a Medical Technologist, I've always been driven by the desire to create and innovate. My transition to software engineering unites my analytical background with my passion for building solutions that make a difference. Whether developing with React and Node.js or exploring cybersecurity, I approach each challenge with the precision I honed in healthcare and the creativity I've cultivated across diverse fields. This unique perspective allows me to bridge technical and real-world domains, creating solutions that truly matter.

2006-2008

Electronics Workshop

Discovered my passion for technology through a 3-year electronics workshop in high school, learning hardware fundamentals.

2010-2014

Biology Degree

Earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Inter American University, developing strong analytical and research skills.

2015-2023

Medical Technology

Spent 8 years as a Medical Technologist, honing attention to detail and problem-solving skills while serving during Hurricane Maria and COVID-19.

2023-2024

Software Development

Completed Holberton School's Foundations Curriculum, specializing in full-stack development with React, Node.js, and Python.

2024-2025

Cybersecurity

Currently specializing in Cybersecurity at Holberton School, combining technical expertise with security principles.

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