Samuel
Figueroa.
Computer Engineering student at UIC, originally from Maracaibo, Venezuela. I like building nice experiences.
Engineering with
passion & purpose.
Growing up, I always had an entrepreneurial spirit, from launching a clothing brand at 17 to building a vaping company across multiple cities.
At UIC, I've had the privilege of working on impactful projects, redesigning the Chemistry Department's website, pursuing a vision around autonomous drones and racing RC cars, and mentoring kids at summer STEAM camps.
I enjoy the overlap between software engineering, design thinking, and hardware. I just love building and designing things.
Computer Engineer · UIC chicago
Things I've built & shipped.
A collection of projects spanning software, hardware, design, and entrepreneurship.
Chemistry Room BookingVisit
Created a booking tool that automates the manual system for reserving rooms in UIC's Chemistry Department.
Built a sandbox to step into each role, from PI to admin, and refine the app around how every user actually works.
Parametric LEGO Sculpture
A parametric sculpture designed in Fusion 360 and brought to life through 3D printing.
ECE 454 RC Car
Built a working RC car for ECE 454 at UIC, pairing hardware control systems with embedded firmware.
AUFFLINE
A fully custom, overengineered MP3 player built from scratch — because using a phone felt too easy.
Raspberry Pi Displays
Built a cloud-controlled display system for UIC's Chemistry Department on Raspberry Pis and shell scripts.
CTA Widget
Designed and built the first-ever iOS widget for the CTA, with real-time train ETAs for your stations.
Maximilian
Materialization of a luxury brand packaging concept, bringing a premium identity from concept to physical reality.
MiningDose
2-rig setup with 20+ AMD RX GPUs for Ethereum proof-of-work mining during the crypto boom.
STEAMBassadors
Summer camp mentor inspiring kids to discover their passion for STEAM fields through hands-on projects.
VapedoseVE
Built a vaping company importing US trends into Venezuela, expanding to three cities with delivery logistics.
OverdoseVE
Founded a clothing brand at 17 inspired by floral fabrics that weren't yet locally available in Maracaibo.
Recognition & credentials.
Certificates and letters earned along the way.
Certificates
Recognized as an Apple Teacher for demonstrating proficiency in using Apple products and apps to enhance teaching and learning.
My toolkit.
From low-level hardware to high-level design, I work across the full stack.
My timeline.
Where I've worked, built, and learned along the way.
Pursuing a B.S. in Computer Engineering. GPA: 3.70/4.0
Complete redesign of the Chemistry Department website. Implemented WordPress with custom workarounds to modernize a 10-year-old site.
Internship at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering.
Mentored kids in STEAM disciplines: Sphero robotics, 3D printing, TinkerCAD.
Lab coordinator role.
Mentored kids in STEAM disciplines: Sphero robotics, 3D printing, TinkerCAD.
Founded and scaled a vaping company to three cities in Venezuela. Managed product, delivery logistics, and social media.
Co-founded a streetwear brand from scratch: branding, manufacturing, photoshoots, and sales.
Let's build something
together.
Whether you have a project idea, want to collaborate on a project, or just want to say hi. My inbox is open.