Personal Statement

Where do I start?
Since I was a little kid, I knew that I wanted to be some kind of tinkerer , I've always been the kind of tech nerd that likes to disassemble any sort of mechanism, understand how it works from the inside and then test my understanding about it by reassembling it just to see if it works as it did before I mangled it.
Research gave me a big opportunity to adjust this abstract concept into something do-able in our modern (advanced-ish) society where you cannot just "invent the lightbulb" or "discover the gravity"; that, plus my will to do things for the better & my sense of fulfilled when I help someone makes the environment of Professor-Researcher look like a dream to me, which in practice, has proven me to fit in my very soul desires as good as a glove.

About me

I'm a Master's Student-Researcher specializing in signal processing, communications, and networking, with a strong focus on developing innovative solutions for wireless technologies. My research spans areas such as software-defined systems, timing synchronization, OS-ML implementations and GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications [Telephony infrastructure systems]) technologies.

In addition to my technical work, I am passionate about -helping- mentoring the next generation of engineers and researchers. I lead two currently active research projects and supervise students working at it, fostering an environment where curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving thrive. I am the founding President of the Web/App Development Club at UTEP; more information on the projects section.

My work is driven by the belief that research should have a tangible, positive impact on society. I am committed to advancing communications technologies and empowering others through education. I believe in working towards solutions with the sole purpose of helping each other can bring our society to great places and I stand it at my own grounds; with technology, eager to establish networking opportunities & overall facilitating tools to others that could bring connectivity and innovation to underserved communities.

Contact Details

Office:
500 W University Ave, Computer Science & Chemistry Building, Research Laboratories 2.0902E
79902, El Paso, Texas, US
Email:
cacarreonji[AT]miners.utep.edu OR
alejandra.carreon[AT]ale-leehrtz.org

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Education

The University of Texas at El Paso

M.S. in Computer Science • Expected: May 2026

As this chapter in my life is still open, I have a lot of expectations from it. I've been able to continue my research efforts that I've been working for half of my Bachelor's degree. Early into it, I obtained an Teaching Assistantship position for which I expect to enhance my insight into teaching methods, leadership skills and the other whatnots that this position offers.

The University of Texas at El Paso

B.S. Degree in Computer Science • Obtained: May 2024

This Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree is one of my first milestones -educationally speaking- that helped me point towards where I wanted my career path to develop. It forged my first encounterings with such amazing workfield as research & teaching is. This journey encouraged me to have a great insight into the amazing and unified community UTEP is. During this period of my life, I explored a lot of paths that the CS field puts on the table as Machine & Deep Learning, Networks, Cyber-Security, Web Development and Signal Processing for which I determined that the ideal field for me to work at (but not limited to) is a mix of Cyber-Security, Signal-Processing and Networks.

Work

Open Radio Systems (Fulda, Germany)

Research Intern — Telecom Timing & FPGA • July 2025 – September 2025

Worked on ns synchronization and transport for radio platforms (Zynq-7000 ZC706). Prototyped PTP-based timing, analyzed host–FPGA PCIe vs eCPRI trade-offs, and contributed tooling around a personalized monitoring tool FPGA Sync Coordinator (FSC) for timing tracking and control.

The University of Texas at El Paso

Teaching Assistant — Computer Security • February 2025 – Present

Lead labs and office hours, created and reviewed exam material, and supported course operations and student mentoring for the Computer Security course.

El Paso Community College (EPCC)

IT Intern — Linux & Infrastructure • May 2025 – August 2025

Assisted with server hardening and documentation across Red Hat/Oracle Linux systems; evaluated open-source automation and bot options for student support.

Outlier AI

AI Model Trainer (Contract) • March 2025 – Present

Curated and evaluated datasets and model outputs for instruction-tuned LLMs, emphasizing quality, safety, and multilingual coverage.

Varsity Tutors

Tutor — Computer Science & Conversational Spanish • January 2025 – Present

1:1 and small-group tutoring focused on computing fundamentals, programming, and Spanish conversation practice.

CAHSI — Computing Alliance of HSIs

Graduate Advocate • August 2025 – Present

Organized workshops and mentorship for Latinx CS students; coordinated cross-campus events and resources.

The University of Texas at El Paso

Research Assistant • May 2022 – Present

Ongoing work on a GPS-independent, software-defined PLL for telecom timing (DAHDI core-timer “fudge” control with userspace PID), and tooling in osmo-e1d (FIFO telemetry via VTY). Led student contributors and cross-lab collaborations in signal processing and networking.

AI4ALL — College Pathways

Student Coordinator • January 2024 – December 2024

Mentored 30–45 students per semester, coordinated volunteer AI experts, and organized symposiums for student research presentations.

Skillset

Highly motivated and results-oriented software engineer with a strong foundation in computer science and a proven ability to design, develop, and deploy robust and scalable software solutions.
Languages: Native Spanish speaker with fluency in English. Basic understanding of French and German.

Expertise:

  • Development Tools: IntelliJ, PyCharm, CLion, Visual Studio, Git, Linux-based terminals
  • Systems Programming: Kernel module development, time-sync concepts, sample-generating methods, signal processing, communications, networking (with a focus on wireless technologies and timing synchronization)
  • Software-Defined Systems: Implementation of signal-processing methods, OS-solutions (drivers), bit operations processing techniques, kernel-user space interaction modules
  • Research & Development: Proven track record in research and development, including project management, student supervision, and coordination of academic initiatives
  • Networking: Deep understanding of the OSI model, experience with 2G GSM technology, and a commitment to delivering wireless solutions to underserved communities
  • Machine Learning: Strong technical foundation with the ability to adapt knowledge across diverse domains
  • Infrastructure: Experience with virtualized environments, DNS, server management, and web development
Programming languages:

  • C
  • Python
  • Java
  • Haskell
  • CSS
  • HTML5

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Quotes

  • "Virtutis laus omnis in actione consistit" - "All praise of virtue lies in action."

    Marcus Tullius Cicero

  • "Something that's fun for me is a challenge. When you have a challenge and you take on that challenge and succeed, that's the best feeling."

    Amy Lee

  • "You must be ready to burn yourself in your own flame; how could you rise anew if you have not first become ashes?"

    Friedrich Nietzsche, Thus Spoke Zarathustra

  • "You can do what you dream, just remember to listen to the rain"

    Evanescence

  • "Treat humanity, whether in your own person or in the person of any other, never merely as a means to an end, but always at the same time as an end."

    Immanuel Kant

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