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Sebastian Andres Carias Fortin

Tampa,FL

Summary

IB Diploma candidate (GPA 95.6) with strong STEM and business foundation, skilled in Python programming and aerodynamics design (Top 10 nationally in F1 in Schools). Proven leadership as NHS Vice President and fluent in Spanish, English, and Italian (B2).

Overview

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Education

IB Diploma -

Blue Valley School
Costa Rica
05-2025

Skills

  • Python Programming (CISCO Networking Academy) – completed Python Essentials 1 with 85% average; proficient in syntax, debugging, and testing
  • Aerodynamics & Design Engineering – designed F1 in Schools race car; achieved Top 10 nationally; optimized sustainability vs drag force
  • Project Leadership – Vice President of National Honor Society; led meetings, organized non-profit projects, managed group initiatives
  • Mentorship & Instruction – taught and guided 8 teenagers in Christian Confirmation Group, leading weekly sessions and final ceremony
  • Bilingual Communication – Fluent in Spanish & English; Italian B2 Certificate (Società Dante Alighieri)
  • Team Sports Strategy – Varsity Soccer left back; contributed to national tournament wins; leadership in defensive coordination
  • Time Management & Discipline – balanced IB Diploma coursework (956 GPA) with athletics, volunteering, and extracurriculars

Accomplishments

    F1 in Schools – Aerodynamics Engineering (Grade 11)

    Designed and manufactured a sustainable single-seater race car; optimized drag-to-sustainability ratio, secured financial sponsors, and placed Top 10 nationally in Costa Rica.

Affiliations

  • Member of SHPE

Active member of the Society of Professional Hispanic Engineers at the University of South Florida.

  • Member of IISE

Active member of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers at the University of South Florida.


Certification

  • Proficient in Italian

B2 Certification in Italian, awarded by the Dante Alighieri Society after coursing the 3-year program in Costa Rica.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

IB Diploma -

Blue Valley School

Awards

Honor Roll (Grades 9–11), Citizenship Award (Grades 10 & 12), Effort in Math (Grades 10–12), Academic Achievement Awards (Grades 9, 10, 12)

LINKS


  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-carias-96b33633b?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

Honors:

Honor Roll (Grades 9–11), Citizenship Award (10 & 12), Effort in Math (10–12), Academic Achievement Awards (9, 10, 12)

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