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David Gusmao

davidegusmao@outlook.com · da045393@ucf.edu · LinkedIn · GitHub · Portfolio · Resume

Professional Objective

Aspiring Frontend Software Engineer with a background as a Research Assistant and Project Manager, skilled in programming languages such as React JS, JavaScript, and HTML/CSS. Experienced in conducting experiments on collaborative programming, with a strong foundation in software development and problem-solving. Eager to leverage technical expertise and innovative thinking to contribute to impactful frontend projects.

Education

University of Central Florida — B.S. Computer Science

Expected Graduation: May 2027 · GPA: 3.49
Achievements: Bright Futures Academic Scholarship
Milestones: Passed the Computer Science Foundation Exam

Relevant Experience

Undergraduate Research Assistant — Hardening Build Systems

– Present · Orlando, FL ·

  • Contribute to research focused on improving the security and reliability of software build systems through empirical analysis and tooling.
  • Develop and iterate on scripts/tools to summarize build artifacts and outcomes (e.g., generating LaTeX-ready tables and pgfplots-style visualizations from collected results).
  • Support reproducible research workflows by organizing datasets/results, validating outputs, and documenting analysis steps for the project.

Research Assistant — Human Factors: Group Study

– Present · Orlando, FL

  • Conducted novel research experiments on how programmers debug code in groups, leading to insights on collaborative problem-solving techniques
  • Equipped participants with technology for tracking various biometrics, enhancing the accuracy of data collection for comprehensive analysis
  • Utilized biometric tracking technology, including heart rate, respiration, skin conductance, gaze data, and prefrontal cortex blood oxygenation levels, to gather comprehensive data for improving group debugging strategies

Swim Instructor — Rosen Aquatic and Fitness Center

– Present · Orlando, FL

  • Led 1–6 person sessions from Water Survival to Competitive Swimming; improved competency via targeted lesson plans.
  • Communicated effectively across age groups and language barriers to enhance participant experience.

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