Welcome! I'm

Tomas J. Santos Yciano.

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My Story.

Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in New York City, I'm a full-stack engineer and a Fast Track B.S./M.S. Computer Science and Data Science student at St. John's University, where I serve as President of the STJ ACM Student Chapter. Through internships at Ernst & Young (EY) and Headstarter, I've honed my skills in building impactful solutions and bridging technical expertise with business acumen.

Outside of work and academics, I enjoy traveling, playing and watching sports, reading, and exploring video games. Grounded in family, faith in Jesus Christ, and community, I'm passionate about leveraging technology to drive meaningful change.

Tomas standing on a rock in Central Park

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Projects.

Codetionary Bot

A Discord bot that helps Computer Science students succeed by generating personalized learning roadmaps, providing interactive tutorials, and creating custom code examples in their preferred programming language. Winner of the STJ ACM x Headstarter AI Hackathon 2024.

Python | Discord API | MythoMist 7B LLM

ConagraGPT

A custom GPT solution developed for Conagra Brands to revolutionize market research in the food industry. Leverages web-scraped data and AI to identify food trends, analyze nutritional needs, and discover market gaps. Won 3rd Place in FBLA's National Technology & Computer Science Case Competition 2024.

OpenAI GPT-4o | Apify Web Scraping

VCRTS

A distributed cloud computing system that leverages parked vehicles' computational resources to create a static cloud environment. Features real-time job scheduling, resource allocation, and a comprehensive GUI for both clients and administrators. Capstone project for Software Engineering (CUS 1166), built with a team of 4 developers.

Java | Java Swing | MySQL

SJU UIS DBMS

A graduate-level database management system that replicates St. John's University's Information System (UIS). Features normalized database design, robust student/faculty management, and dynamic enrollment tracking. Built for the graduate-level Database Management Systems (CUS 510) course.

Python Flask | SQLAlchemy | MySQL

Baseball Buddy

A feature-rich Discord bot serving 1000+ users across multiple servers. Leverages MLB data, AI, and GIF APIs to provide player statistics, baseball fun facts, and interactive entertainment. Originally conceived as a Twitter bot, pivoted to Discord for better API accessibility and user engagement.

Python | Discord API | MythoMist 7B LLM

PantryPulse

A modern web application that helps users efficiently track and manage their pantry inventory. Features real-time updates and cloud synchronization for seamless inventory management across devices.

TypeScript | React | Next.js | Firebase

V2 Personal Website

This website! The modern and responsive successor to my previous website, built with React, NextJS, Tailwind CSS, and TypeScript. Features a clean and intuitive design, with a focus on showcasing my journey as a full-stack engineer.

TypeScript | React | Next.js | Tailwind CSS

V1 Personal Website

My first personal portfolio site, created using an HTML5Up template. A simple yet effective showcase of my early web development skills, demonstrating proficiency in core web technologies while maintaining a professional and user-friendly interface.

HTML/CSS | SASS | JavaScript

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Check out more of my projects on GitHub!

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Experience.

Ernst & Young, LLP (EY)

Launch National Technology Intern

June 2024 - August 2024

• Completed rotations in AI & Data and Cybersecurity with Fortune 500 clients.

• Created OCM plan for pharmaceutical client to drive AI-powered data marketplace adoption.

• Supported cybersecurity alliance initiatives through strategic presentations.

• Earned AI Engineering Bronze Badge - Prompt Engineering, LLMs, and Responsible AI.

• Secured return offer for Summer 2025 Launch National Technology Consulting position.

Headstarter

Software Engineer Fellow & Intern

August 2024

• Built multiple AI-powered projects during the SWE Fellowship, enhancing technical and presentation skills.

• Transformed the Codetionary Discord Bot into a full-stack web platform using Next.js and React.

• Collaborated with software engineers and fellows to expand the hackathon-winning project's capabilities.

• Gained hands-on experience with modern web development practices and AI integration.

• Expanded professional network through active participation in the Headstarter community.

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Education.

St. John's University

Fast Track B.S./M.S. in Computer Science/Data Science

May 2026/May 2027

• Pursuing accelerated dual degree program in Computer Science and Data Science.

• President, STJ ACM - Leading weekly technical workshops, managing chapter website, 100+ active members.

• Co-VP, STJ FBLA - Largest business career & technical student organization in the world, led chapter's university recognition.

• Network Leader, R.I.S.E. Network - Mentoring freshmen through academic guidance and community engagement.

• Dean's List Scholar, active in hackathons and professional development initiatives.

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Relevant Coursework.

Graduate Coursework:

Database Management Systems

CUS 510

Data Visualization Apps

BUA 610

Undergraduate Coursework:

Intro to Data Structures

CUS 1126

Software Design Methods

CUS 1156

Computer Architecture

CUS 1162

Operating Systems

CUS 1163

Software Engineering

CUS 1166

Data Security & Cryptography

CUS 1185

Intro to Networks

NET 1011

Numerical Analysis

MTH 1015

Discrete Mathematics

MTH 1022

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Awards.

1st Place Hackathon Winner

March 2024

STJ ACM x Headstarter AI Hackathon

St. John's University - Queens, NY

• Led team of 4 to develop Codetionary, an AI-powered Discord bot for CS education

• Implemented LLM integration for personalized learning paths and code generation

• Presented solution to panel of judges and Headstarter Co-Founder, Faizan Ahmed

Artificial Intelligence & Education

3rd Place, Technology & CompSci Case Competition

June 2024

2024 FBLA National Leadership Conference

Orlando, FL

• Developed ConagraGPT, an AI solution for food industry market research

• Integrated web scraping and GPT-4 for trend analysis and market gap identification

• Competed against top business students nationwide

Technology & Business

2nd Place, Computer Applications Objective Test

February 2024

2024 FBLA State Leadership Conference

Kean University, Union, NJ

• Demonstrated expertise in software applications and computer concepts

• Competed in timed objective test covering various technical topics

• Qualified for 2024 FBLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, FL

Technical Knowledge

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Gallery.

Tomas at the EY National Launch Training

Me at the EY National Launch Training in Baltimore, MD

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Get In Touch.

Let's connect! Whether you have a project in mind, a question about my work, or just want to say hello, I'm always eager to hear from you. Feel free to reach out through any of my contact details.

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