About Me
Cooper Santillan
Software Engineer · Systems Builder · Technical Leader
I’m a Computer Science graduate focused on full-stack and backend systems with real-world operational impact. I build reliable products across web, cloud, data, and infrastructure, and I bring deep experience leading technical teams under pressure from my live production background.
Technical Skills
TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Go, C/C++, SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL), Next.js, React, Node.js, Drizzle ORM, Lua, Prisma, Tailwind CSS, Liquid CSS, Azure, Docker, Linux, Git/GitHub, SQLite.
Work Experience
Creative + Live Production
Professional experience in graphic design and video post-production using Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro. I also support large-scale live entertainment and corporate productions nationwide, including multi-million dollar weddings, music videos, business conferences, and music festivals.
Common roles include Lighting Programmer/Director, FOH Audio, Media Manager, Spyder/E3 Operator, and Engineer on Call (EOC).
Education
California State University, Fullerton
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science · Spring 2023
Completed a rigorous CS curriculum while working full time, with focus areas in system architecture, graphics, data-centric development, and practical software engineering.