Hi, I'm David Santos 👋
Program Manager Intern @ Fuse Solutions | SWE @ UTD (’26) | 🏆 1st Place HackUTD 2025 – NVIDIA & Toyota Tracks (2× Winner)
About
[ABOUT] I'm a Software Engineering student at the University of Texas at Dallas, specializing in cybersecurity.
[SUMMARY] My academic journey at UTD, particularly courses like CS4459 Cyber Attack and Defense Lab, CS 4390 Computer Networks, and SE 3377 Systems Programming, has ignited my passion for cybersecurity. I've gained hands-on experience with critical concepts such as 32-bit/64-bit calling conventions, GDB debugging, exploiting common C vulnerabilities, binary analysis with Ghidra, and implementing advanced techniques like ROP and shellcode injection. My deep dive into network protocols and Linux environments further solidified my understanding of digital systems. This comprehensive education, combined with my pivot from software engineering, has given me a clear purpose: to contribute to a safer digital world.
Education
University of Texas at Dallas
[DEGREE] Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
[RELEVANT COURSES] Cyber Attack and Defense Lab, Computer Networks, Systems Programming
Aug. 2023 – May 2026
Collin College
[DEGREE] Associate of Science
[RELEVANT COURSES] Calculus I, Calculus II, Physics II, Discrete Mathematics
Aug. 2022 – May 2024
Technical Skills
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Work Experience
Built and maintained an internal B2B e-commerce & inventory platform where enterprise customers order packaging supplies; deployed to Azure App Service backed by PostgreSQL.
Implemented Microsoft OAuth for internal Admin/Agent roles; designed customer SSO flow and role mapping across companies and locations to support multi-tenant deployments.
Resolved production issues across the stack: fixed order ID misassignment, removed empty orders, corrected cart merge logic, and standardized cart drawer + inline quantity editing for better UX.
Created admin utilities for safe data cleanup and reporting; automated inventory backorder reports, cutting manual reporting time by 90%.
Worked directly with PMs and support to prioritize bugs and UX polish, clarify requirements, and communicate tradeoffs to non-technical stakeholders.
Provided personalized 1-on-1 Electro Muscle Stimulation (EMS) training sessions, guiding clients through effective workouts tailored to their fitness goals.
Managed early morning shifts, consistently starting at 5 AM, to accommodate client schedules and ensure operational readiness.
Developed strong client relationships through consistent support and motivation, contributing to client retention and satisfaction.
Maintained a deep understanding of EMS technology and its application to deliver safe and impactful training experiences.
Check out my latest work
I've worked on a variety of projects, from simple websites to complex web applications. Here are a few of my favorites.
Toyotron - HackUTD 2025
1st Place Winner at HackUTD 2025 on both NVIDIA & Toyota tracks. HackUTD, North America's largest hackathon with 1200 participants, saw us compete against over 100 projects/teams for the NVIDIA track. Both Toyota and NVIDIA were the most popular tracks that year. Toyotron is an advanced AI agent designed to help you find your dream Toyota. Powered by NVIDIA's open-source LLM model Nemotron, it goes beyond a typical chatbot, offering agentic capabilities such as sending personalized car information via email, booking appointments, and even handling phone calls. It can also provide estimated trade-in values by analyzing VINs and car images.
Free QR Website
A free website where you can get QR codes that NEVER expire. Built with React 18+ with TypeScript, Vite for efficient development, Tailwind CSS for mobile-first styling, and Vercel for seamless deployment.
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An iOS app designed to help users track and manage their workouts effortlessly. Built with SwiftUI and Swift in Xcode! It allows users to create workout templates, log exercise sessions with sets and reps, track progress over time, and use built-in calculators for plate loading and RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) calculations. The app features a modern dark-themed UI with neon accents and provides a seamless workout logging experience.
Leadership & Extracurriculars
Safety Officer & Treasurer
Dec 2024 – Present (Safety Officer), Aug 2025 – Present (Treasurer)
Maintained safety protocols at various practices and events, ensuring a secure environment for all club members.
Handled event planning and execution for fundraisers and club social gatherings, fostering community engagement.
Managed club finances as Treasurer, overseeing budgeting and financial transactions.
Organized and led workshops, including a successful summer session, to educate members on AWS cloud technologies.
hosted a hackathon that had 50+ people .
Contributed to the growth and development of the club, fostering a learning environment for cloud enthusiasts.