Computer Science Student & SkillsUSA Champion
Hello! My name is Jovany Cardenas Vargas, and I am years old. I was born and raised in Santa Maria, California, and come from a family with two younger brothers and two older half-brothers. My parents, originally from Mexico, work in the strawberry fields, and their strong work ethic has inspired my own dedication.
I discovered my passion for Computer Science during a high school web design class, which led me to pursue an Associate of Science in Computer Science at Allan Hancock College. My coursework includes Intro to Programming (Java), Computer Organization (Assembly), and Discrete Structures. I plan to transfer to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to complete my bachelor’s degree and explore areas like AI, cybersecurity, and software development.
Beyond academics, I am actively involved in SkillsUSA, where I’ve earned 3 state gold medals, a national silver medal, and a national bronze medal. I’ve held leadership roles as Chapter Secretary, Vice-President, and currently Chapter President.
Professionally, I work at the Allan Hancock College Career Center, supporting students with job searches, resume writing, and career counseling prep. I also served as a Interim Program Specialist for the College Corps program, managing events, partnerships, and fellow support.
Allan Hancock College Career Center / College Corps
October 2022 – Present
Serve as a student worker supporting both the Career Center and College Corps program with a wide range of student services and operational duties. Assist students with job searching, resume and cover letter writing, typing tests, and scheduling appointments with career counselors. Collaborate on campus-wide events like Career Carnival and Career Expo, and support College Corps with fellow outreach, logistics, and program materials. Contribute to marketing efforts, digital communication, and training of incoming student assistants.
Allan Hancock College Career Center
September 2024 – December 2024
Temporarily filled the role of Program Specialist for the College Corps initiative, ensuring smooth operation of program activities. Coordinated site visits, tracked fellow hours, organized monthly training sessions, and developed visual materials for outreach and internal events.
Santa Barbara County Education Office – Early Care & Education Program
January 2022 – April 2022
Provided general administrative support at a county office focused on early childhood education. Managed phone calls, organized documents, and prepared materials for families and staff while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
Cardenas Bros. Farming Inc.
Summer 2021 & 2022
Worked seasonally in strawberry fields performing harvesting, sorting, and quality control. Operated agricultural machinery and supported supervisors with crop care, fertilizer preparation, and daily field operations under challenging conditions.
Java
Python
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Django
SQL Databases (PostgreSQL, SQLite, ...)
Git & Github
C++
Swift
React.js
Node.js
Linux
Docker
AWS
Render (Hosting)
All of these programs were developed during SkillsUSA Computer Programming competitions. Each challenge was given without prior notice, requiring rapid problem-solving and full implementation within tight time limits.
Chapter Secretary | 🥇 Gold Medal - State | 🥈 Silver Medal - Nationals
Chapter Vice-President | NLSC Delegate | Computer Programming Proficiency Award | 🥇 Gold Medal - State
Chapter President | 🥇 Gold Medal - State | 🥉 Bronze Medal - Nationals
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