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 (Winter 2026)
Technical Skills
Programming:
Java, JavaScript, C, C#, C++, Python, HTML, CSS, TypeScript, SQL, R, SPL
Software & Frameworks:
Git, GitHub, .NET Framework, React, Next.js, Drizzle ORM, npm, MS Defender & Entra, PAN OS
Platforms & Tools:
Splunk, Darktrace, Terranova, Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, Virtual Machines, 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)
Experience & Extracurricular
May 2025 - Aug 2025
IT Security Technical Support Assistant - Co-op (Splunk, Darktrace, Terranova)
Canadian Grain Commission, Government of Canada
• Led cybersecurity awareness activities such as simulated phishing campaigns, assigned training to staff, and published cybersecurity related posts on Viva Engage
• Developed dashboards on Splunk to aid network traffic analysis, threat detection and response, and protocol specific reporting
• Improved Splunk based reports and alerts query time by up to 70 percent, enabling faster threat detection and response
• Contributed to alert tuning and monitoring on Darktrace, Defender and Splunk Alerts to respond to suspected threats adequately
Feb 2025
Campus Event Web Application (React, Next.js, ShadCN, Drizzle, SQLite, TypeScript)
Hackathon, University of Manitoba
• Developed a campus event management web application using modern tools like Next.js and TypeScript
• Integrated Drizzle ORM with an SQLite database to manage event data efficiently
• Collaborated efficiently to help deliver a functional minimum viable product within 24 hours
• Constructed a responsive user interface and routed the multi-page web application with Next.js and ShadCN
Feb 2024
Accessible Shopping Website for Elderly Users (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Hackathon, University of Manitoba
• Developed an accessibility focused website using JavaScript, CSS and HTML tailored to meet with special needs of elderly people
• Designed specific features such as dynamic fonts and brightness controls for user comfort on its elderly users
• Contributed by overseeing the integration of team member’s branches into the main project repository on GitHub
• Tested and developed code through rigorous debugging and exhaustive unit testing
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