Computer Science student at San Francisco State University passionate about building software, contributing to open source, and developing technology that creates meaningful real-world impact.
Currently serving as Outreach Chair for SF Hacks, contributing to open-source projects through CodeDay micro-internships, and building experience across software engineering, application security, AI systems, and technical product management.
- 🎓 B.S. Computer Science @ San Francisco State University (Expected 2028)
- 🏆 2nd Place — AI + IoT Track, Hackstorm 2.0
- 🌎 Outreach Chair, SF Hacks
- 💻 Open Source Contributor through CodeDay Micro-Internships
- 📚 Dean's Honor List (CCSF)
- 🔒 Interested in Software Engineering, Application Security, AI Systems, and Technical Product Management
AI-powered accessibility device designed to assist blind and visually impaired users through computer vision, embedded systems, and real-time environmental awareness.
IoT climate monitoring platform that combines environmental sensors, telemetry dashboards, and AI-assisted recommendations for energy-aware HVAC decision making.
Proof-of-concept home monitoring platform that combines cloud-connected services and computer vision to detect events and notify users in real time.
Contributed production-ready code to a professional TypeScript codebase through CodeDay micro-internships, implementing type-safe validation, input sanitization, and security-focused improvements.
- Software Engineering
- Application Security
- Open Source Development
- AI-Powered Applications
- Embedded & IoT Systems
- Technical Product Management
- Implemented type-safe validation and input sanitization using TypeScript and Zod
- Strengthened application security and reduced exposure to XSS vulnerabilities
- Contributed production-ready code through professional code review workflows
- Collaborated with maintainers and contributors across a distributed development team
- Lead sponsor outreach and partnership development efforts
- Coordinate industry engagement initiatives and community partnerships
- Support hackathons serving hundreds of student developers
- Supported courses serving up to 100 students
- Assisted with programming concepts, assignments, and technical problem-solving
- Facilitated communication between students and instructors
- Building software engineering experience through open-source development
- Exploring technical product management and developer-focused products
- Learning more about secure software development and application security
- Contributing to student developer communities
📫 Reach me at josuecruz3830@gmail.com