Hi, I'm Carlos Alberto Lara Hernandez
Competitive Programmer • Software Engineer Intern • Open Source Contributor
I solve complex problems through code, participate in programming competitions, and contribute to open-source projects. Passionate about algorithms, system design, and creating meaningful software.
Skills & Expertise
Technical toolkit spanning competitive programming, frontend, backend, and DevOps
Languages
Java
C
C++
Dart
Python
PHP
C#
SQL
JavaScript
TypeScriptFrontend
Flutter
React
AngularBackend
Spring Boot
FirebaseMySQL
PostgreSQLDevOps & Tools
Git
Docker
Linux
Github ActionsFeatured Projects
A selection of my most impactful work. Each project includes technical challenges, learnings, and real-world impact.
Lisorevah League Management System
2026
Streamlined tournament scheduling and team management for 12 teams and 120+ players, reducing manual administrative tasks by 90%. Built using a custom full-stack architecture with PHP, MySQL, and HTML/CSS/JS.
Key Challenges
- • Managing scheduling algorithms for multiple teams and players
- • Reducing administrative workload through automation
Impact
Reduced manual administrative tasks by 90% for a large-scale league.
Flutter Tutorial & Flutter Bot
2025
Enhanced interactive learning experiences for over 50 test users with an AI response time under 1 second. The app utilizes Flutter, Firebase, and a local Phi model integrated via REST API.
Key Challenges
- • Integrating a local AI model efficiently via REST API
- • Ensuring sub-second AI response times for seamless user experience
Impact
Delivered enhanced learning for 50+ users with lightning-fast AI assistance.
Airplane Hangar Management System
2025
Optimized hangar inventory tracking, seamlessly managing over 2,000 simulated records without performance degradation. Architected a layered full-stack CRUD application using Spring Boot, MySQL, and JavaFX.
Key Challenges
- • Handling large volumes of inventory data without lag
- • Designing a clean, layered architectural pattern
Impact
Seamlessly managed over 2,000 simulated records without performance degradation.
Caspar David Friedrich Virtual Museum
2025
Developed an immersive 3D virtual museum in Unity integrated with Vuforia (AR) and AI text-to-speech. Outperformed approximately 40 competing teams to win 1st Place at a university VR contest.
Key Challenges
- • Integrating Augmented Reality capabilities effectively
- • Combining 3D spatial environments with AI-driven audio
Impact
Awarded 1st Place at the EXPOCET UAEH VR contest.
Competitive Programming
Active across multiple competitive programming platforms with consistent growth and high ratings
Codeforces
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LeetCode
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AtCoder
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OmegaUp
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Statistics
Codeforces Rating
1300+
Pupil
Problems Solved
500+
All Platforms
Contests
45+
Participated
Best Rank
#49
The 2025 ICPC Mexico Grand Prix
Important Moments
A selection of personal milestones, competitive highlights, and hobbies that inspire me.
contest1st Place EXPOCET UAEH
November 2025
contestICPC Mexico Grand Prix
October 2025
personalVarsity Volleyball Tournament
March 2024
hobbyHiking in Hidalgo Mountains
September 2025
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My Journey
Key milestones and achievements from 2022 to present
University Entrance
Started my journey in Computer Science at the Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo (UAEH)
CPC-UAEH Instructor & Organizer
Began serving as lead instructor for the university's Competitive Programming Club, designing training sessions and mentoring over 200 members in advanced data structures and algorithms.
EXPOCET UAEH VR Award
Awarded 1st Place for the Caspar David Friedrich Virtual Museum project
ICPC Competitive Growth
Consistently performed as a finalist in major competitions, including the Mexico Grand Prix (rank 49/531)
Software Engineering Experience
Began Software Engineer Internship at clearway.com.mx, optimizing server costs and workflow automation
Winter Coding Cup Success
Achieved 2nd Place at the Winter Coding Cup (ITM Morelia)
Let's Work Together
Whether you have a project in mind, want to collaborate on open-source, or just want to chat about competitive programming — I'd love to hear from you.