Samuel Santana
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Samuel Santana

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Software engineer who owns the full stack — from application code to the OS underneath it. I maintain legacy .NET and C++ codebases, build custom Linux systems, and create internal tools that prevent configuration errors before they cause outages.

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Featured Projects

A selection of my recent work

Kiosk Lockdown
Live

Kiosk Lockdown

Modifying a Linux OS to run a Windows app in Kiosk Mode

Bash Wine Slick Greeter XFCE +1
Nginx Apt Cache Server
Live

Nginx Apt Cache Server

Linux Apt Package Caching Server that reduces internet bandwidth usage and speeds up system updates

Nginx

Tech Stack

Technologies I use to build things

Languages

C#
C++
PowerShell
Bash

Systems & Infrastructure

Linux
Nginx
Docker

Development Tools

WPF
SQL Server
Git

Experience

Senior Software Engineer

Planet Bingo

Architected a custom Linux “golden image” to run legacy Windows software, eliminating Windows 10 upgrade costs. Also maintain legacy C# and C++ codebases, and built internal tools that saved hundreds of hours of manual work.

Club President & Webmaster

Toastmasters Confident Speakers Club

Lead a public speaking club as President, organizing meetings and events. Completed 4 of 5 Toastmasters Pathways levels in leadership and communication. Built the club website using a WordPress theme, modified for easy maintenance.

Education

B.S. Computer Science

California State University San Bernardino

Developed a Mars-themed platformer level for a 2D game using Unity and C#.
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[SAMPLE] Building a Production-Ready REST API with Node.js and Express

A comprehensive guide to building scalable, secure REST APIs with proper error handling, validation, and documentation

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[SAMPLE] React Performance Optimization: A Practical Guide

Learn how to identify and fix performance bottlenecks in React applications with real-world examples and profiling techniques

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[SAMPLE] Docker Deployment Guide: From Development to Production

Learn how to containerize your applications with Docker, optimize images, and deploy to production with best practices

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I'm always interested in hearing about new projects and opportunities. Whether you're looking to hire, collaborate, or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out!

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I’m currently looking for roles where I can build Linux systems and maintain critical infrastructure.

Let’s connect and discuss how I can help your team.

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