Serafin Burgulla

Creating and shipping software that solves real problems. Using data to measure and create impact on people's lives.

I'm a sophomore at Georgetown University studying Computer Science and Mathematics.

I'm driven by my endless curiosity, love for learning, and passion for coding. In my free time, I build apps for my friends and family to use.

WEB-APP | PERSONAL PROJECT

NASA SPACE EXPLORER

A mini web application that showcases NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day by fetching entries across a user-selected date range. Visitors can explore a responsive gallery of APOD images and open detailed modals with full descriptions. Built with clean JavaScript logic and lightweight, mobile-friendly UI patterns.

GAME UI DEMO | PERSONAL PROJECT

WATER DROP RESCUE

A compact browser game where players click falling water drops to score points while avoiding polluted ones. Features difficulty modes, milestone banners, smooth transitions, and a Game Over screen with optional celebratory confetti. Built to demonstrate clean UI/UX, animation, and front-end interaction design.

Courses and Certifications

CODE IN PLACE

Stanford University

An introductory programming course based on Stanford’s CS106A curriculum, taught through a global community of volunteer instructors. Covers Python fundamentals through creative projects, weekly sections, and hands-on assignments designed for first-time programmers.

FOUNDATIONS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Google Career Certificates

A foundational course on project management covering key roles, responsibilities, methodologies, and the project life cycle. Includes hands-on assignments and practical frameworks.

ANALYST TRAINING PROGRAM

Hoyalytics

A hands-on analytics program teaching students how to clean, analyze, and visualize real-world data using Python and Tableau. Features weekly modules, collaborative exercises, and a capstone project focused on descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.

FULL-STACK DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

Hoya Developers

A full-stack development training program covering modern web technologies and collaborative development workflows. Includes UX/UI fundamentals, front-end and back-end development, databases, deployment, and version control through real project work.

Consulting and Data

CAPSTONE PROJECT – DATA ANALYTICS ENGAGEMENT

HOYALYTICS CONSULTING

A comprehensive analytics engagement for a regional café chain, analyzing sales trends, customer loyalty, demographic behavior, store performance, and feedback sentiment. Delivered dashboards, machine learning clustering, and targeted operational recommendations to optimize marketing, staffing, and revenue strategy.

PRO-BONO | REFUGEE INTEGRATION STRATEGY

THE GRAMEEN CREATIVE LAB

A consulting project focused on designing a scalable integration program for refugees across Germany, France, and Luxembourg. Developed a full strategic model including training pathways, economic projections, partnership structures, and a one-year implementation roadmap for corporate ESG stakeholders.

My Story

I was born in the Bolivian countryside. I grew up herding sheep and later teaching myself English with textbooks and Duolingo. It was frustrating at first. But I kept learning.

I built my own English program for students like me, won awards for community service, and earned a $430,000 scholarship to study in the U.S.

Today, I ambition to become an engineer to create things that make an impact in the world. It's not easy. But I am always excited to learn and reach my potential.

My Academic Journey

Computer Science

◉ Computer Science I
◉ Object-Oriented Programming
◉ Mathematical Methods for CS
◉ Web Development

Mathematics

◉ Calculus I
◉ Calculus II
◉ Combinatorics
◉ Statistics & Probability

Other Courses

◉ Entrepreneurship
◉ Ethics & Society
◉ Public Speaking