Carlos Cartagena
Oviedo
Summary
Aspiring developer, highly motivated to begin a long-term engineering career in an international environment, with a strong commitment to continuous learning, mentorship, and professional growth. Actively seeking an entry-level software engineering opportunity where I can rapidly develop my technical skills and contribute to real-world products.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
JAM Hot Chicken
Winter Park
08.2023 - 01.2026
- Prepared fresh ingredients to support daily menu offerings.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure quality standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Maintained clean and organized workstations throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline meal service.
- Assisted in managing inventory and ordering supplies to maintain stock levels.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
Stocker
Publix
Oviedo
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Stocked shelves to ensure product availability for customers.
- Stocked shelves with newly arrived products.
- Collaborated with team members to stock shelves efficiently across the store.
- Utilized pallet jacks and stock carts to transport merchandise around the store safely.
- Organized merchandise displays to improve store presentation and facilitate customer access.
Education
Coding Bootcamp - Software Development
University of Central Florida (UCF)
Skills
- Python
- JavaScript
- HTML
- CSS
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Data Structures (Basics)
- Problem Solving
- Programming Fundamentals
- Git (Basic)
- VS Code
- Command Line
- Software Development
- Web Applications
- Scalable Digital Solutions
Projects
- Full-Stack Web Application Projects, Built multiple small-scale applications as part of intensive coding curriculum, Applied JavaScript and Python fundamentals to solve real coding challenges, Practiced debugging, logical problem-solving, and structured development workflows, Worked with front-end and back-end concepts in a project-based learning environment
- Programming Fundamentals Projects, Developed scripts and applications focused on logic building and algorithmic thinking, Implemented conditionals, loops, functions, and data structures in practical exercises, Strengthened foundational coding skills through consistent hands-on practice
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
JAM Hot Chicken
08.2023 - 01.2026
Stocker
Publix
06.2021 - 04.2022
Coding Bootcamp - Software Development
University of Central Florida (UCF)