Xavier McGuire

Xavier McGuire

Brandon, SD • xavier.mcguire@mines.sdsmt.edu • linkedin.com/in/xaviermcguire1

Education

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology — Rapid City, SDExpected: December 2028
B.S. Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning SpecializationGPA: 4.0
Brandon Valley High School — Brandon, SDMay 2025
GPA: 4.0 | Class Rank: 1/320 | ACT: 35

Professional Experience

Interstates — Sioux Falls, SDMay 2026 – Present
IT Support Intern - Summer internship extended to part-time remote role during academic year
  • •Resolved 500+ Freshservice tickets across hardware, software, and access issues for a 2,000+ employee organization.
  • •Imaged, configured, and deployed laptops and iPads for new hires and lifecycle replacements while validating software and hardware prior to handoff.
  • •Inventoried 50+ applications used across the company by tracking install counts, distribution source, and access eligibility by role to support standard operating procedures.
  • •Managed first-line identity authentication, network access, endpoint management, and application permission requests, escalating non-standard issues to administration teams.
Brandon Municipal Pool, City of Brandon — Brandon, SDMay 2024 - August 2025 (Seasonal)
Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor
  • •Taught swim lessons to children and adults, adjusting each lesson to the swimmer's level.
  • •Watched assigned zones and enforced pool rules at a public facility across two summer seasons.

Skills

Programming LanguagesPython, C, C++, SQLSoftware & ToolsUnittest, Catch2, CMake, Git, NumPy, Matplotlib, Linux, LaTeX, Microsoft Office SuiteIT ToolsFreshservice, Duo, Cisco Meraki, Tanium, Threatlocker

Relevant Coursework

Data Structures & AlgorithmsSoftware DesignSoftware Development I & IISoftware Engineering (Spring 2027)Database Management (Spring 2027)RISC Assembly / Lab (Spring 2027)

Extracurricular

Triangle FraternityMarch 2026 – Present
Assistant Business
  • •Tracked excess fund balances using Excel allocating collected funds towards house assets.
  • •Completed volunteer work in the community such as highway cleanup and participating in blood drives.
Chemical Engineering CarAugust 2025 - Present
  • •Programmed Arduino logic and re-engineered sensor wiring to reliably detect real-time color changes in an iodine clock reaction.
Circle K InternationalAugust 2025 - Present
  • •Volunteered on campus and community service projects through a student-run organization