Hello my name is Matheo Villacres
I'm a(n) Student at University of Manitoba
I’m a Computer Science student with development experience, always learning and eager to grow my skills and contribute to real-world projects.
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About Me
I'm Matheo Villacres,
My experience includes software development, IT security, and collaborative projects. I have supported government cybersecurity operations, as well as applying my skills in the development of applications, websites, and games via project-based learning, hackathons, and self-study.
My Info
GitHub: github.com/GitHubMat284
Email: villacrm@myumanitoba.ca
Degree: Computer Science Hons. (Co-op)
Phone: (431) 866-1544
Location: Winnipeg
Co-op: Unavailable (Fall 2026)
Technical Skills
Programming:
Java, JavaScript, C#, C++, C, Python, HTML, CSS, TypeScript, SQL, SPL, KQL, R
Software & Frameworks:
Git, Azure (Functions, App Services), xUnit, .NET, React, Next.js, npm, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Defender
Platforms & Tools:
GitHub, Azure DevOps, Jira, Postman, SSMS, Splunk, Darktrace, Terranova, Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, R Studio
Education
2022 - Present
Bachelor Computer Science Honours (Co-op Option)
University of Manitoba
Relevant Computer Science Courses:
- Distributed Computing
- Intro to Artificial Intelligence
- Object Orientation
- Operating Systems
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Databases Concepts and Usage
- Automata Theory and Formal Languages
- Analysis of Algorithms
- Software Engineering
Awards & Achievements
• Dean's Honour List (University of Manitoba)
• UM Queen Elizabeth II Entrance Scholarship - Tier 1
• President’s Scholarship (University of Manitoba)
• Sylvia Bodtker Memorial Scholarship (Bodtker Group of Companies)
• Greif, Inc. Scholarship Program (Greif, Inc)
Experience & Extracurricular
Jan 2026 - Apr 2026
Junior Cloud Developer - Co-op Work Term 2
(C#, .NET, React, JavaScript, SQL Server)
Value Partners Investments
• Developed and maintained cloud-based fintech solutions using C#, .NET, React, and SQL Server, supporting in-house products as well as client-facing tools
• Refactored RESTful APIs employing Clean Architecture principles, enabling testability and scalable deployment across web applications and Excel add-ins
• Implemented comprehensive unit tests with XUnit, achieving 95% code coverage and maintaining clear documentation
• Proposed and implemented an automated data processing solution using OCR, replacing an existing brittle approach with a more flexible, maintainable implementation
May 2025 - Aug 2025
Oct 2025 - Dec 2025
IT Security Technical Support Assistant - Co-op & Part Time
(SPL, KQL, Splunk, Darktrace)
Canadian Grain Commission, Government of Canada
• Led cybersecurity awareness activities such as simulated phishing campaigns aimed at 500+ users, assigned training, and published cybersecurity related posts for staff
• Developed dashboards on Splunk, using SPL query language, tailored to aid network traffic analysis, threat detection and response, and protocol specific reporting
• Improved existing Splunk reports and alerts query time by up to 70%, allowing faster incident triage
• Collaborated on creating response workflows on Darktrace, MS Defender and Splunk Alerts to improve team efficiency
Feb 2026
AI Resume Helper Web Application
(C#, Azure Functions, Ollama, React)
Hackathon, University of Manitoba
• Designed and implemented RESTful APIs, providing a safe contract between the language model and React client
• Integrated a local language model (Phi-3) with Ollama to generate structured resume feedback
• Collaborated efficiently in a 4-person team to help deliver a functional minimum viable product within 24 hours
Oct 2021 - Feb 2022
Air Force Association: CyberPatriot XIV Competition (Cybersecurity)
Cyber & Network Security, Glenlawn Collegiate
• Collaborated effectively with teammates during the CyberPatriot Competitions to find and address vulnerabilities of virtual machine images
• Acquired experience in system troubleshooting and network security, achieving top scores at a regional level
Portfolio
My Last Projects:
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Contact Me
Do You Have Any Questions ?
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Phone
+1 (431) 866-1544
Location
Winnipeg