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Cyril Szekiel Costes
I am pursuing a Bachelor of Computer Science and am part of the Co-op program at Concordia University in Montreal. The program provides strong foundations in programming and algorithms. I’m developing skills in multiple programming languages including Java, Python, and C/C++, while working on hands-on academic projects and lab work.
I’m passionate about building efficient, scalable software and eager to apply my knowledge in real-world environments through internships and collaborative projects. My goal is to contribute meaningfully to the tech industry while continuously learning and growing.
Programming Languages and Platforms
Languages: Java, C/C++, Python, Assembly x86, HTML, JavaScript, CSS
Platforms: Ubuntu, Oracle
Operating Systems: Windows, macOS
Skills and Projects
- Innovation Proposal (Academic Project)
Concordia University, Montreal, QC — July 2025 - Aug 2025- Researched innovative approaches to mitigate microplastic pollution in Montreal’s urban environment.
- Collaborated with peers via Microsoft Teams for meetings, planning, and task coordination.
- Developed a formal thesis using Microsoft Word and prepared a PowerPoint presentation to communicate findings.
- Applied organizational and communication skills in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced academic setting.
- Instruction Documentation (Academic Project)
Concordia University, Montreal, QC 2025- Collaborated in a team to create detailed instructional documentation for setting up and configuring virtual machines.
- Used Microsoft Teams for coordination and Microsoft Word to draft, format, and finalize step-by-step installation guides.
- Included YouTube video resources and troubleshooting tips to ensure clarity and accessibility for users of varying experience levels.
- Budget Tracking System (Academic Project)
Concordia University, Montreal, QC 2025- Designed and implemented a C-based application to manage and manipulate income and expenses, tracking amounts and transaction dates.
- Developed a custom file-handling system for secure storage and retrieval of financial data.
- Integrated error handling and data validation to minimize incorrect entries and enhance reliability.
- Utilized dynamic memory management with
mallocfor efficient data handling.
- Fuzzy Future - Pet Adoption Website (Academic Project)
Concordia University, Montreal, QC 2025- Designed and developed a responsive pet adoption website using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap 5, and Node.js with Express.
- Deployed the application using Vercel for seamless hosting and scalability.
- Enhanced aesthetics with CSS animations and Bootstrap utilities.
- Developed an interactive search and filtering system for browsing pets by breed, age, and location.
- Implemented a custom database-like structure in JavaScript to manage pet profiles, including availability, images, and adoption details.
- Book Organizer (Academic Project)
Concordia University, Montreal, QC 2024- Designed and implemented a Java-based application to efficiently sort books by genre.
- Optimized exception handling and file I/O for reliability and efficiency.
- Implemented serialization and deserialization for seamless data storage and retrieval.
- Developed using Eclipse IDE, leveraging its debugging and development features.
- Cell Phone Records (Academic Project)
Concordia University, Montreal, QC 2024- Designed and implemented a Java-based application to manage and manipulate cell phone records.
- Developed a custom LinkedList implementation from scratch, avoiding Java’s built-in framework.
- Implemented deep copy functionality using a copy constructor to ensure data integrity and independent object manipulation.