Natalia Santiago
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a focus on software development, data analysis, and algorithm design. Developed hands-on experience building full-stack web applications using modern technologies, including React, Node.js, and MongoDB. Strengthened problem-solving and analytical skills through coursework in data structures, databases, and system design. Collaborated on technical projects involving real-world applications, emphasizing clean code, scalability, and performance optimization. Maintained a strong academic record with a 3.72 GPA while balancing academic and practical development experience.
Issued by Southern New Hampshire University
Recognized for academic excellence by achieving a term GPA of 3.5 or higher. This distinction reflects strong academic performance, consistency, discipline, and a commitment to maintaining high academic standards.
Issued by Southern New Hampshire University
Recognized for highest academic achievement by earning a GPA of 3.7 or higher while maintaining full-time enrollment. This distinction reflects exceptional academic performance, consistency, and a strong commitment to excellence.
Issued by Southern New Hampshire University
Recognized for outstanding academic achievement by earning a GPA between 3.5 and 3.699 while maintaining full-time enrollment. This distinction reflects consistent academic excellence, strong performance across coursework, and a commitment to high academic standards.
CS-499 — Computer Science Capstone
Instructor: Federico Bermudez
Term Dates: January 6 – March 2, 2025
Taken in the student’s final term, the capstone course is the culminating experience for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Integrates previous coursework and practical experience with a focus on demonstrating mastery of program competencies through enhanced programming projects and real-world applications.
CS-465 — Full Stack Development I
Instructor: John Watson
Term Dates: January 6 – March 2, 2025
Students design and develop a full-stack application using programming language frameworks. The course includes database development and application-to-database integration and serves as the first course in a two-course sequence.
CS-410 — Software Reverse Engineering
Instructor: Kaan Esendemir
Term Dates: October 28 – December 22, 2024
Students learn the fundamentals of reverse engineering for software systems, including recreating missing documentation for legacy code, improving software functionality and efficiency, and applying reverse engineering practices for maintainability and security-related use cases.
CS-405 — Secure Coding
Instructor: Mimi Tam
Term Dates: January 6 – March 2, 2025
Students focus on common software security vulnerabilities and learn techniques for developing robust, secure code using secure programming principles. The course includes identifying vulnerabilities and writing code to mitigate risks to software and data.
CS-370 — Current/Emerging Trends in CS
Instructor: Obafemi Balogun
Term Dates: October 28 – December 22, 2024
Students explore advanced topics in Computer Science through authentic scenarios, analyze the role of ethics in current trends, and apply core concepts of the field to solve complex problems in new ways.
CS-360 — Mobile Architect & Programming
Instructor: Alejandro Benavente
Term Dates: September 2 – October 27, 2024
Students apply mobile development principles and best practices to create mobile applications using user-centered design and industry standards. The course also includes security, product assuredness, and compatibility checks prior to launch.
CS-350 — Emerging Sys Arch & Tech
Instructor: Derek Jacobs
Term Dates: March 3 – April 27, 2025
Students explore emerging systems, architectures, and technologies with an emphasis on performance, software/hardware interaction, and architecture design. The course builds experience evaluating both established and emerging architectures to meet business needs.
CS-340 — Client/Server Development
Instructor: Tarik Iles
Term Dates: October 28 – December 22, 2024
Students apply database systems concepts and principles to develop client/server applications that connect client-side code with databases.
CS-330 — Comp Graphic and Visualization
Instructor: Gholam Shaykhian
Term Dates: September 2 – October 27, 2024
Students create realistic, interactive three-dimensional objects using API libraries and best practices while also developing complete graphic applications that meet project requirements.
CS-320 — Software Test, Automation QA
Instructor: Angel Cross
Term Dates: September 2 – October 27, 2024
Students apply software testing strategies and quality assurance practices throughout the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, verification and validation, quality management, and unit testing.
CS-305 — Software Security
Instructor: Aaron Demory
Term Dates: July 1 – August 25, 2024
Students analyze advanced security concepts and learn to develop secure code that complies with security testing protocols. The course also covers encryption technologies and secure communication practices.
CS-300 — DSA: Analysis and Design
Instructor: Oluwayomi Adamo
Term Dates: July 1 – August 25, 2024
Students develop code and use non-coding methodologies in algorithmic design and problem solving. The course emphasizes advanced algorithmic design and evaluation of complex data structures.
CS-255 — System Analysis and Design
Instructor: Goran Trajkovski
Term Dates: July 1 – August 25, 2024
Students explore principles, methods, and techniques used in systems development to create system models with industry tools and communicate technical concepts and design decisions effectively to varied audiences.
CS-230 — Operating Platforms
Instructor: Bryant Moscon
Term Dates: May 6 – June 30, 2024
Students analyze and evaluate operating platforms and architectures, including their characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses, while learning how software design templates can be used to solve problems effectively.
CS-210 — Programming Languages
Instructor: Sabahudin Tricic
Term Dates: March 4 – April 28, 2024
Students develop functional programs using various programming languages while following industry regulations and best practices, with special attention to writing code that is secure, efficient, and professional.
MAT-350 — Applied Linear Algebra
Instructor: Randall Shaffer
Term Dates: March 3 – April 27, 2025
This course introduces linear algebra and matrices, including systems of linear equations, linear independence, matrix algebra, determinants, vector spaces, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors, with applications to problems in business, science, computer science, and economics.
MAT-243 — Applied Statistics for STEM
Instructor: Gudeta Fufaa
Term Dates: March 3 – April 27, 2025
Students examine STEM applications of inferential statistics and solve statistical problems using a scripting language. Topics include probability distributions, sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, and linear regression.
IDS-105 — Cultural Awareness and Online Learning
Instructor: Carl Tippen
Term Dates: March 4 – April 28, 2024
This course introduces skills relevant to university learning and the foundational knowledge and values of intercultural fluency needed to navigate contemporary society. Students explore justice, diversity, collaboration, communication, and interpersonal conflict resolution.