Summary

Self-taught software developer since age 14, specializing in systems programming with Rust, C++, and Python. Experienced in web backend development (Actix-Web, Django), relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQL), and AI algorithm implementation. Strong foundations in cryptography, cybersecurity, and low-level system design. Currently enrolled in Systems Engineering at UTN Rosario.

Education

Universidad Tecnológica Nacional (UTN), Rosario

B.S. in Systems Engineering

2026 – Present

Currently enrolled in first year of Systems Engineering.

Colegio Stella Maris, Rosario

Secondary School Diploma

2021 – 2025

Graduated with a grade point average of 8.0 / 10.0.

Technical Skills

RustAdvanced

Cybersecurity & CryptographyProficient

PythonAdvanced

SQL / PostgreSQLProficient

C++Proficient

Bash / LinuxProficient

Actix-Web / DjangoProficient

Web Design (Next.js / HTML)Intermediate

Selected Projects

educapp-showcase github.com/valentinogrande/educapp-showcase

Rust · Actix-Web 4 · Next.js 15 · PostgreSQL

2024 – 2025

Full-stack school management system. Designed and implemented a RESTful backend in Rust with Actix-Web 4, a Next.js 15 frontend, and a PostgreSQL relational database. Handled authentication, data modeling, and API design end-to-end.

ia_rust github.com/valentinogrande/ia_rust

Rust · Artificial Intelligence · Graph Algorithms

2024

Implementation of classical AI search algorithms in Rust: A*, DEA*, RBFS, BFS, DFS, bidirectional search, greedy best-first, and uniform cost search. Includes an interactive maze solver demonstrating greedy navigation in real time.

cryptograph github.com/valentinogrande/cryptograph

Rust · Cryptography · Number Theory

2025

Educational cryptography library published as a Rust crate. Implements classical ciphers (Caesar, Affine, XOR stream cipher), number-theoretic primitives (Euclidean algorithm, Bézout identity, modular inverse), and a Linear Feedback Shift Register (LFSR) pseudorandom generator. Designed for clarity and low-level understanding of cipher mechanics.

bfuzz github.com/valentinogrande/bfuzz

Rust · Cybersecurity · Multithreading

2024

Multi-threaded web fuzzer built in Rust with wordlist support. Designed for security testing and endpoint reconnaissance; leverages Rust's concurrency model for high-performance parallel requests.

chess ↗

Rust · Game Logic

Full chess engine in Rust, including move generation, rule enforcement, and game state management.

Arkadian ↗

Rust · Game Development

2D game built from scratch in Rust with integrated audio engine and real-time rendering.

Courses & Certifications

English Language — C1 Certificate

Certified · Native Spanish

Dec. 2025

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Python

Domestika

March 2023

Final grade: 10 / 10. Covered graph search algorithms, TensorFlow, and supervised learning fundamentals.

Volunteer Experience

Academic Tutor — Viaclub, Opus Dei, Rosario

Feb. 2023 – Present

Mentor to students in grades 5–7. Deliver structured educational sessions, provide academic support across core subjects, and facilitate values-based teamwork activities. Responsible for curriculum planning and individual student progress tracking.

Interests

Competitive chess (strategic analysis and pattern recognition); algorithmic problem-solving and competitive programming; applied cryptography; artificial intelligence research; systems-level software design.