Salvador Valério

Education

Instituto Superior Técnico

September 2022 - July 2025

Bachelor in Computer Science and Engineering

Relevant Coursework: Data Structures and Algorithms, Object-Oriented Programming, Human-Computer Interaction, Operating Systems, Computer Organization, Machine Learning, Distributed Systems.

Instituto Superior Técnico

September 2025 - Present

Master’s degree in Distributed Systems and Cybersecurity

Experience

IaaS Intern- NTT DATA

July 2025 - August 2025

- Leveraged Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to fully automate Azure environment provisioning, cutting deployment time and reducing operational errors.

- Built and deployed a client-facing proof-of-concept by extending an open-source application with new features, and streamlined delivery using containerization, image registries, and Kubernetes orchestration.

Mentor - Instituto Superior Técnico

September 2023

- I had the opportunity to be a part of the Tˊecnico Mentoring Programme, implemented by NAPE to help guide the students through their adaptation period through activities, and a group that we created for the purpose of addressing their doubts.

Cashier - Meu Super

July 2023 - August 2023

- Collaborated at the local family-run supermarket during summer break, handling daily cashier operations.

- Strengthened communication and active listening skills through regular interaction with diverse customers.

Projects

Computer Organization - Cache Simulator | C

- The cache implemented consisted in a Direct-Mapped L1 cache and a L2 2-Way set associative, using write-back policies and LRU block replacement.

Computer Networks - MasterMind | C++

- Developed a MasterMind-like game with a centralized game server and multiple player instances running across different machines.

- Implemented network communication using sockets, utilizing UDP with custom reliability measures and TCP, for playing and debugging.

Introduction to Computer Architecture - Beyond Mars | Assembly

- Designed a game similar to Space Invaders in which we implemented the backend using peripherals and interruptions. The Assembly used was based in PEPE-16 and the graphic emulator was provided to us by the teachers.

Human-Computer Interaction - Quizzes App | Figma

- Redesigned with a team of four the interface of an app called Quizzes-Tutor from IST which allows teachers to create quizzes and tournaments that are often used for grading.

- Used methodologies like the Wizard of Oz for paper prototyping and based my choices in Nielsen’s usability heuristics for user interface design.

Technical Skills

Languages: Terraform, Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python, C, C++, R, SQL, MIPS Assembly

Technologies: Azure, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, Git, Figma, Docker, VSCode