Santiago Gallardo

About

Aspiring Software and Machine Learning Engineer currently studying Software Development at CETI, with hands-on experience across the full stack, from responsive frontends with React, to backends powered by C#, .NET, Python, and NestJS, supported by databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB. I have a strong passion for building real-world applications that solve genuine problems, which has led me to develop projects ranging from a full-stack Restaurant ERP system to a complete RPG game built from scratch. My approach is rooted in clean architecture, object-oriented design, and a continuous learning mindset. Beyond development, I am actively expanding into cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and artificial intelligence with a particular interest in machine learning and its real-world applications. Eager to contribute to impactful projects, grow alongside talented teams, and keep pushing the boundaries of what I can build.

Education

CETI – Centro de Enseñanza Técnica Industrial

Technical High School · Software Development Technologist (in progress)

Colegio México Nuevo

Completed Secondary Education

Experience

Independent · Remote

Design and development of full-stack web solutions for local clients, from requirements gathering to deployment. Key deliverables: responsive corporate website with SEO and Open Graph metadata, and a code practice platform with in-browser compilation.

React HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript NestJS

CETI – Centro de Enseñanza Técnica Industrial · Guadalajara

Intensive curriculum in full-stack development, systems engineering, network infrastructure, and digital electronics. Applied learning through real-world projects: restaurant ERP, RPG video game, and interactive coding platform.

C# .NET React NestJS PostgreSQL

Projects

El Último Miembro – RPG Game

Role-playing game with character creation, combat system, map exploration, inventory management, and NPC interactions. Persistent storage via MySQL, with OOP, pathfinding algorithms, and UI design.

C# .NET 8 MySQL WinForms Visual Studio 2022

Corporate Website Project

Responsive website for an industrial services company. Optimized for SEO and social media sharing with Open Graph metadata.

HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript Responsive Design

CodingPractices – Practice Platform

Interactive coding practice platform with a videogame aesthetic where users pick a language, choose a difficulty, write their solution in a built-in IDE-style editor, compile it in the browser, and unlock hints when stuck. Supports 8 languages across 3 difficulty levels, with a file-explorer interface for navigating exercises.

React JavaScript CSS3 npm

Notes Manager

Desktop CRUD app for managing notes with real-time search. Clean UI with Windows Forms and MongoDB for efficient data storage and retrieval.

C# .NET 8 WinForms MongoDB Visual Studio 2022

Knowledge

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Algorithms & Data Structures
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Hexagonal, Clean & Vertical Slice Architecture
Fundamentals of Computer Science
Network Infrastructure Basics
Digital Systems / Electronics
Software Tools & IDEs

Personal Corner

La Música lo es Todo

Crecí escuchando a The Beatles y descubrí la profundidad de Jeff Buckley, dos artistas que me enseñaron que la música puede decir lo que las palabras no alcanzan. La música siempre está presente cuando programo, pienso o simplemente existo ya que, la vida sin musica sería un error.

Siempre Aprendiendo, Siempre Abierto

Creo profundamente en que el aprendizaje no tiene fin. Me apasiona explorar tecnologías nuevas, perspectivas filosóficas y enfoques creativos que desafíen lo que ya sé. No me caso con una sola manera de ver las cosas ya que reconozco que cada persona, cada cultura, cada disciplina tiene algo genuino que enseñar. Estar abierto a distintos puntos de vista no es debilidad, es la base de cualquier crecimiento real.