B.S. Computer Science @ UTSA

I enjoy turning ideas into functional, polished products. Whether it's automating tasks with Python and Ansible or designing responsive interfaces with React and Tailwind, I bring both creativity and precision to every project.

About Me

Lidia De Santiago

Hey there! 👋🏼 I’m Lidia, a software developer passionate about building clean, responsive, and user-focused web experiences. With a B.S. in Computer Science from UTSA and hands-on experience from my internship at Kyndryl, I’ve worked across front-end projects using React, Tailwind CSS, and Firebase—bringing designs to life with a strong eye for usability and performance. I love solving real-world problems through tech, and I’m always excited to learn, collaborate, and create meaningful digital solutions. Let’s build something great together!

Education

B.S. in Computer Science
University of Texas at San Antonio
Graduated May 2025

Certifications

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

Technical Highlights

  • Frontend & UI
    React Native, Tailwind CSS, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Web3Forms
  • Backend & APIs
    Node.js, Express.js, PHP, Firebase Auth, JSON, XML
  • Automation & DevOps
    Python, Ansible, cron jobs, AWS EC2, CloudWatch
  • Data & Visualization
    MySQL, Firestore, Power BI, dompdf
  • Version Control & Tools
    Git, GitHub, VS Code, Bluehost

Want to learn more?

Check out my resume or explore my projects!

Professional Experience

Tech Developer & Engineering

Kyndryl — Dallas, TX
Jun 2024 – Aug 2024

  • Developed a Cisco log-monitoring solution in Python to track switch health & prevent failures.
  • Automated network health checks with Ansible, reducing manual workload by 70%.
  • Built a JSON-based parser to normalize Cisco log data for easy analysis and dashboarding.

Freelance Web Developer

Gustavo’s Carpentry SA — San Antonio, TX
2024

  • Designed & built a fully responsive site in HTML/CSS/JS for a local carpentry shop.
  • Integrated a Web3Forms-powered contact form to streamline customer estimate requests.
  • Managed hosting & DNS via Bluehost, ensuring 99.9% uptime and fast page loads.

Insurance Account Representative

State Farm — San Antonio, TX
Jan 2021 – Aug 2023

  • Managed and updated customer policies, including renewals and coverage changes.
  • Collaborated with underwriting to resolve data gaps and ensure policy accuracy.
  • Guided clients through claims and helped select tailored insurance options.
  • Boosted retention by delivering proactive policy reviews and personalized service.

Office Assistant

North Park Toyota — San Antonio, TX
Mar 2019 – Jan 2021

  • Maintained and updated customer records for finance and sales departments.
  • Resolved vehicle title issues by coordinating DMV paperwork and errands.
  • Tracked and processed sales commissions to ensure timely and accurate payouts.

Let's Connect

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