Samuel Soares Walton
About Samuel Soares Walton
Samuel Soares Walton is an Information Technology Intern at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where he supports software development and program management. He holds a Master's degree in Data Analytics from the University of Central Florida and has previous experience in procurement and project coordination.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Samuel Soares Walton currently serves as an Information Technology Intern at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since 2022. In this role, he participates in a rotational program that supports agile teams throughout software development project cycles. His responsibilities include coordinating software updates and gathering data from various platforms such as Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint. Walton also supports program management and operational procedures for the EDGAR system, performs requirement gathering for system maintenance and change requests, and assists with Delphi / PRISM acquisition requests and contract awards.
Education and Expertise
Samuel Soares Walton pursued a Master's degree in Data Analytics at the University of Central Florida from 2022 to 2024. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Computing Technology & Software Development from Valencia College, studying from 2020 to 2022. His educational background equips him with the skills necessary for data analysis and software development, contributing to his current role in information technology.
Background in Building Materials Procurement
Before his current position at the SEC, Samuel Walton worked in the procurement sector. He served as a Building Materials Buyer Assistant at Matos Forest Products from 2017 to 2019 in the Greater San Diego Area. Following that, he worked as a Multi-Family Purchaser, Detailer & Scheduler at Taylor Trim & Supply, Inc. from 2019 to 2020, also in the Greater San Diego Area. These roles provided him with experience in purchasing and supply chain management.