Julián Carrión Tovar
I am a double-degree student in Computer Science and Business Administration (ADE) at the University of Granada (UGR). My academic and technical trajectory bridges low-level software engineering, systems programming, and high-performance algorithms with quantitative business modeling and product architecture.
Academic Honors & Distinctions Awarded university Course Honors (Matrículas de Honor) in Quantitative Techniques (9.8/10) and User Interface Design (9.4/10). High school GPA of 9.9/10 (Honors Distinction) and EBAU score of 13.005/14.000 (Top 1%).
Software Engineering & Systems
Engineering projects across software systems, web platforms, and computational modeling:
• repasaYA: Collaborative university knowledge portal with lecture notes, flashcards, and exam modules.
• ABM Dynamics: Agent-based simulation in Python (Mesa) analyzing income inequality and social networks.
• LexDown: C++ lexical scanner and parser built with Lex/Flex for Markdown compilation.
Languages & Certifications
• Spanish: Native language (C2 proficiency).
• English: Advanced operational fluency (C1 Cambridge Certified).
• French: Basic reading comprehension (understanding basic texts).
News
[10/2026] Actively seeking Software Engineering Internships for Summer 2027.
Projects & Engineering Experience
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ABM Dynamics
Simulation & Data Modeler
May 2024 - Nov 2024
Agent-based computational simulation in Python analyzing income inequality dynamics and interpersonal social network density impact on collective happiness.
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repasaYA Platform
Creator & Frontend Architect
May 2026
Designed and built a collaborative web platform providing university lecture summaries, interactive flashcards, and exam practice modules.
Education & Credentials
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I.E.S. José Martín Recuerda
High School Diploma (Social Sciences & Math)
Sep 2020 - Jun 2022
GPA: 9.9 / 10 (Awarded Academic Excellence Distinction). Selectividad (EBAU): 13.005 / 14.000.
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Cambridge Assessment English
C1 Advanced Certification
Jul 2022
Certified operational fluency in professional, technical, and academic English for international environments.
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Universidad de Granada (ETSIIT)
B.S. in Computer Science
Sep 2022 - Present
Data Structures, Systems Programming, Compilers, Operating Systems, Relational Databases. Matrícula de Honor in UI Design (9.4/10).
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UGR (Facultad de CC. Económicas)
B.A. in Business Administration (ADE)
Sep 2022 - Present
Financial Management, Business Modeling, Quantitative Methods. Matrícula de Honor in Quantitative Techniques (9.8/10).
Papers & Academic Publications
UX Portfolio & Case Study: EcoMercado UGR Digital Usability Resolution
Comprehensive UX research and design systems case study evaluating EcoMercado UGR. Includes heuristic expert evaluation, competitive benchmarking, user personas, journey maps, information architecture, interactive Figma prototypes, and usability testing protocols.
User Interface Design (DIU) · ETSIIT, University of Granada · Course Honors (9.4/10)
Comprehensive Diagnosis of Human Resource Management at CaixaBank
Exhaustive academic diagnostic report on human resource architecture at CaixaBank. Analyzes recruitment funnels, talent retention, competency-based appraisal models, incentive frameworks, and labor restructuring across the Spanish financial sector.
Human Resource Management I · Double Degree ADE & CS, UGR · LaTeX
Dynamics of Socioeconomic Segregation and Emotional Contagion in Social Networks (ABM Dynamics)
Computational research paper formulating an agent-based simulation (Mesa) to evaluate how income inequality dynamics and social network density impact collective happiness. Calibrated with Spanish CIS survey microdata and spatial neighborhood matrices.
Python · Mesa · NumPy · Econometrics · Computational Social Science
Strategic Diagnostic Report: Organizational Structure Analysis of CaixaBank
Strategic corporate diagnosis examining formal organizational design, contingency parameters, departmental grouping, and decision decentralization within CaixaBank branch offices. Integrates structured managerial interviews and organizational contingency modeling.
Business Organization (GIADE) · Faculty of Economics & Business, UGR · LaTeX
Integration of Generative AI in Distributed System Architectures
Academic survey paper in Springer LLNCS format examining the deployment and horizontal scaling of Generative AI models across distributed clusters. Investigates the memory wall, PagedAttention optimizations, network latency, straggler node penalties (up to 42.5%), and Kubernetes / Ray orchestration.
Distributed Systems Design (DSD) · Springer LLNCS · ETSIIT, University of Granada
Featured Software Projects & Systems
repasaYA: Collaborative University Knowledge Sharing & Active Recall Platform
Architected a collaborative study platform providing structured university lecture notes, interactive flashcards, and exam practice modules for university students. Engineered client-side state handling, dynamic search filtering, and responsive mobile-first interfaces.
HTML5 · CSS3 · Modern JavaScript · LocalStorage
La Qarmita - Cultura y Café: Cultural Experiences & Local Commerce Platform
Comprehensive UX Case Study and digital platform connecting specialty coffee consumption with local cultural events and customer loyalty programs. Built user personas, competitive benchmarking, interactive Figma prototypes, and a deployed web interface.
TypeScript · React · Surge · Figma · Human-Computer Interaction
LexDown: Lexical Scanner & Syntax Parser for Markdown-to-HTML Compilation
Constructed a lexical scanner and syntax parser in C++ using Lex/Flex to translate Markdown syntax rules into clean, validated HTML documents. Implemented token recognition, nested block handling, code fence extraction, and lexical error recovery routines.
C++ · Lex / Flex · Bash · Linux CLI
Irrgarten: Multi-Language Object-Oriented Maze Game Engine
Programmed an object-oriented maze game engine implementing inheritance hierarchies, state machines, and OOP design patterns across Java and Ruby, focusing on clean separation of concerns and extensible game mechanics.
Java · Ruby · Object-Oriented Design Patterns · State Machines
Collaborative Projects
Casino Online (Lasaña Team): Fullstack Decoupled Gaming Platform
Fullstack online casino system developed collaboratively using a decoupled headless architecture: Python Django backend with Oracle Database (UGR) managing transactions, user sessions, and game engines (Blackjack, Roulette, Slots), integrated with a React + Vite frontend.
React · Vite · Python · Django · Oracle Database · Headless Architecture
Talks, Courses & Interests
Ethical Hacking Workshop: From 0 to Hacking Applications
Certificate of attendance for the practical workshop on Ethical Hacking: 'From 0 to Hacking Applications' conducted by BIG school, led by Romuald Fons and Mario Álvarez. Covered offensive cybersecurity fundamentals, web application security, vulnerability identification, and practical penetration testing methodologies.
Issued by Mario Álvarez & Romuald Fons · Duration: 6 Hours · October 23, 2026
AI Development Initiation Course: The New Programmer
Official certificate of attendance and completion for the AI Development Initiation Course ('El Nuevo Programador'), conducted by Brais Moure and Romuald Fons. Focused on integrating LLMs and generative AI tools into software engineering workflows, AI code assistants, and modern programming practices.
Issued by Brais Moure & Romuald Fons · Duration: 4 Hours · October 2, 2026
Continuous Learning & Technical Interests
Continuously exploring advanced concepts in Cloud Architecture, Distributed Systems, and Cybersecurity. New workshops, talks, and practical self-learning milestones will be documented here as I continue expanding my technical toolkit.
In Progress · Continuous Learning
Open Source Contributions
Open Source Contributions
Coming soon, currently working on it...
Actively working on contributions to open-source developer tooling, system utilities, and community projects. Watch this space!
Technical Skills & Competencies
Curriculums & Documents
Others & Personal Notes
Professional Availability Immediate availability for software engineering internships, part-time technical roles, and business-technology strategy projects.
Languages Native Spanish (C2), Certified Advanced English (C1 Cambridge English Assessment), and French (understanding basic texts).
Fun fact 1 Passionate about resistance training, biomechanics, and sports performance.
Fun fact 2 I love traveling, exploring new cultures, and dream of traveling across Asia someday (especially Japan).