EMILIO VILCHIS

Chicago,IL

Summary

Computer Science graduate with experience across software development, IT, networking, and data analytics. Proficient in Python, C++, Java, JavaScript, SQL, and web development, with hands-on experience building applications, working with data, troubleshooting technical environments, and applying software development practices.

Overview

Certification

year of professional experience

Work History

Merchandise Associate

Kohl's

Hodgkins, IL

08.2025 - Current

Collaborate with team members to achieve daily operational and inventory goals.
Maintain accurate product organization and assist with inventory activities.
Demonstrate strong communication, problem-solving, time-management, and customer-service skills in a fast-paced environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Lewis University

Romeoville, IL

12-2025

Skills

Programming: Python, C, Java, JavaScript, and SQL

Software Development: Object-oriented programming, Data Structures & Algorithms, REST APIs, Nodejs, and Web Development

Data & Analytics: Python Data Analysis, SQL, Data Processing, Exploratory Data Analysis, and Machine Learning Fundamentals

IT & Systems: Windows, Linux/WSL, VirtualBox, Operating Systems, System Troubleshooting, and IT Infrastructure

Networking & Security: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, IPv4/IPv6, VLANs, NAT, Wireshark, Network Troubleshooting, and Network Security Fundamentals

Cloud & Tools: Microsoft Azure, Git, GitHub, VS Code and Microsoft Office

Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, and Software Development Life Cycle

Technical Projects

Precision Nutrition Agent-Based Model: NetLogo | Data Processing | Agent-Based Modeling

Contributed to model logic and data-processing components for an agent-based community nutrition simulation.
Developed and modified agent behaviors representing households, schools, grocery stores, churches, and food pantries.
Applied programming and data-processing concepts to model real-world community interactions.

Full-Stack Web & REST API Projects: JavaScript | Node.js | HTML | CSS | Microsoft Azure

Developed web applications and RESTful APIs using Node.js.
Implemented API endpoints and server-side application logic for interactive web applications.
Worked with HTTP requests, JSON data, CORS, and client-server communication.
Deployed web applications using Microsoft Azure cloud services.

Algorithms & Data Structures Projects: C++ | Python | Algorithms

Implemented algorithms and data structures including linked lists, binary trees, binary search trees, sorting algorithms, and recursive functions.
Applied object-oriented programming and problem-solving techniques to software development assignments.

Networking & Systems Projects: Linux | Cisco Packet Tracer | Wireshark | Networking

Configured and analyzed computer networks using Cisco networking concepts and Packet Tracer.
Worked with TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, NAT, ARP, and ICMP.
Used Linux/WSL environments and networking utilities for system and networking troubleshooting.
Analyzed network traffic and security concepts using Wireshark.