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Coy Burrows
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Coy Burrows

Software Engineering
McAllen,TX

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Entry Level System AdministratorSoftware EngineerSoftware Engineering InternSoftware InternSoftware Programmer

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: McAllen, TX, US
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$45000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Work from home optionHealthcare benefitsCareer advancement

Summary

Dynamic Software Engineering graduate skilled in full-stack development and database management, delivering high-quality software solutions. Experienced in Agile methodologies and cross-functional collaboration, with a strong foundation in data structures, user experience design, and performance optimization, leading to enhanced application stability.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Software Engineering Student

University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, USA
08.2019 - 06.2025
  • Spearheaded and contributed to multiple capstone projects, showcasing proficiency in object-oriented programming, full-stack development, and Agile practices through code review and team stand-ups.
  • Utilized modern development tools and frameworks to implement algorithms, manage data structures, and deliver high-quality applications with a strong focus on maintainability, performance, and user experience.
  • Applied software engineering principles and programming methodologies to design, develop, and test scalable software solutions.
  • Developed a fully functional e-commerce website for a retail store, including homepage, product catalog, shopping cart functionality, and database integration to manage inventory and product data.
  • Created an Android application using Android Studio that enables users to manage a personal Wishlist and library, with integrated functionality to display detailed book information upon selection.
  • Built a 2D video game as part of a game development project, applying core programming concepts, game logic, and user interface design.
  • Executed complex algorithms and streamlined data structures to enhance application performance and scalability across projects.
  • Collaborated within cross-functional student teams, applying Agile practices and version control tools to deliver group projects aligned with industry best practices.

Database Management Intern

Caja Atemajac Banking System
Guadalajara, Mexico
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Contributed to database management and software development for banking system, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance application stability and improve user experience.
  • Worked in partnership with senior developers to design internal system architectures, resulting in 35% faster query response time for critical business intelligence dashboards and reports.
  • Streamlined software performance by actively coding and debugging, directly contributing to a 15% reduction in software defects and measurably improving overall application stability. Utilized GitHub AI coding assistant.
  • Collaborated with design teams to architect and deploy innovative UI features, improving usability and enhancing end-to-end user experience.

Entry Level System Administrator

City of San Antonio Ambassador Summer Internship Program
San Antonio, USA
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Administered and maintained system and network operations, ensuring high availability and performance.
  • Implemented system security protocols and managed data backup and recovery processes to safeguard critical information.
  • Supported system and network administration, enhancing security protocols, data recovery processes, and web development scripting.
  • Collaborated with teams to implement new technology solutions, improving user adoption and integration.
  • Installed, tested and evaluated new systems, applications and patches.
  • Designed, configured and tested computer hardware and operating system software.
  • Developed and scripted interactive web structures using HTML, CSS, and Java to streamline internal project workflows.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science, Concentration in Software Engineering

University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
06-2025

Skills

  • Full-Stack Development
  • Software development
  • Agile methodologies
  • SDLC
  • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
  • Data Structure & Algorithms Design
  • Testing methodologies
  • Test script writing
  • Debugging techniques
  • Troubleshooting techniques
  • Python
  • Java
  • C
  • C#
  • C# Scripting
  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • SQL
  • Data analytics
  • Data modeling
  • Source Control Systems
  • GitHub Copilot
  • Cursor
  • Replit
  • Gemini
  • Claude
  • Open AI
  • Team collaboration
  • Technical support
  • Computer programming
  • Agile methodologies

Certification

  • Python for Data Science (UTSA)
  • Java Programming & Software Engineering (UTSA)
  • Leadership Skills (South Texas College)

Continuing Study

IBM Java Developer Professional Certificate

Professional Development

Participated in weekly seminars with industry professionals to deepen knowledge of current software development trends.

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
English
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Database Management Intern

Caja Atemajac Banking System
06.2024 - 08.2024

Entry Level System Administrator

City of San Antonio Ambassador Summer Internship Program
06.2023 - 08.2023

Software Engineering Student

University of Texas at San Antonio
08.2019 - 06.2025

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science, Concentration in Software Engineering

University of Texas At San Antonio
Coy BurrowsSoftware Engineering