Joshua Collado

joshuacollado656@gmail.com  ·  956-574-2556  ·  South Texas

Dual Enrollment UTRGV · 2025–2027 Science Academy South Texas
4Internships
NASA Visits
5+CS Courses
3+Years Building
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Education

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) 2025–2027
Dual Enrollment · Engineering & Computer Science
Science Academy — STISD 2023–2027
P-TECH · Computer Science & Engineering Track
Rising Scholars Academy 2021–2023

Engineering Internships

NASA HUNCH — SCI-TECH 2025–2026
Hardware Manager · Stack Developer · Design Assistant
  • Developed an Inventory Chain System with a two-person team
  • Presented to NASA Representatives in Rounds 1 & 2; team selected for finals
  • Visited NASA Houston HQ twice for competition finals
Los Alamos National Laboratory — UTRGV 2025–2026
Project Leader · Stack Developer · Hardware Manager
  • Built a Virtual Reality training experience with a partner
  • Only student selected to visit the lab in New Mexico
RECON Technologies 2025–2026
Code Lead · Security Developer · Design Assistant
  • Designed a secure digital platform for the City of Progresso
  • Public access system for city information, services, and records
Nerdvana Educational Center 2025–2026
Co-Builder · Hardware Manager · Stack Developer
  • Co-developed a Level Sandbox Environment with the CEO
  • Designed to promote STEM interest in elementary schools

Capstone Project

Project Evie — Home Automation AI Assistant 2026–2027
  • Developing a home network that bridges Android and Windows devices
  • Personal AI assistant (Evie) that automates life and work tasks

Skills

Languages Python · Java · JavaScript · HTML/CSS · SQL · C
Tools & Frameworks React · TypeScript · Vite · Node.js · Git · Android · Unity / VR
Focus Areas Full-Stack Dev · Project Lead · Web Security · Hardware · AI / Automation

Coursework

TSTC — Texas State Technical College 2023–2026
Java · JavaScript · Advanced Java · HTML/CSS · SQL · C · Texas Advanced Java Certification
STISD — Science & Technology ISD 2023–2026
AP Computer Science · Industry-Based Certification · P.I.E²
UTRGV — University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 2025–2026
Python

Presentations

  • NASA HUNCH — Presented to NASA Representatives in Rounds 1 & 2; team visited Houston HQ for finals
  • STISD Presentation to incoming students interested in STEM
  • UTRGV Research Progress Presentation for Los Alamos National Laboratory
  • Region 1 Students Teach Students — UTRGV Engineering Internships

Activities & Volunteerism

ECC Driver 2026–Present
Esports Streaming Manager 2025–Present
Minecraft Esports 2023–2024
Big Red Ranch Ministries — Volunteer 2022–2025
Ranch and camp site dedicated to fighting for the fatherless
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