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This page provides a detailed walkthrough of the English CV example (cv_en.tex), showing how the template structures content in a clean two-column layout.

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Overview

The English CV example demonstrates a professional software engineering resume with:
  • Two-column header with name/summary on left, contact info on right
  • Balanced sections across columns
  • Modern, minimal design with customizable colors
  • Complete content examples for all section types

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Document Structure

The template starts with package imports and configuration: 
\documentclass[a4paper,10pt]{article}

% --- Packages ----------------------------------------------------------------
\usepackage[utf8]{inputenc}
\usepackage[T1]{fontenc}
\usepackage[english]{babel}
\usepackage[margin=1.8cm]{geometry}
\usepackage{paracol}  % Two-column layout
\usepackage{titlesec}  % Section styling
\usepackage{enumitem}  % List formatting
\usepackage{hyperref}  % Clickable links
\usepackage{xcolor}  % Color support

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Color Scheme

Three customizable colors define the entire look: 
\definecolor{textcolor}{HTML}{333333}   % body text
\definecolor{headercolor}{HTML}{999999} % section headers, metadata
\definecolor{linkcolor}{HTML}{0066CC}   % hyperlinks

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Header Section

The header uses a two-column layout (65/35 split) with name, title, and professional summary on the left:
\begin{paracol}{2}
  % -- Name & title --
  \cvname{Alya Pranata}
  \cvtitle{Software Engineer \cvsep Full-Stack and AI Enthusiast}

  \vspace{0.8em}

  % -- Professional summary --
  {\raggedright\noindent Software engineer with hands-on experience in 
  building web products from ideation to deployment. Strong in JavaScript 
  and TypeScript ecosystems with practical knowledge of backend services 
  and database design. Interested in shipping useful tools, improving 
  product reliability, and integrating AI features into real workflows.\par}

  \switchcolumn
The \cvsep command creates the dot separator between elements.
Contact details are right-aligned in the second column:
% -- Contact info (right-aligned) --
\begin{flushright}
  \contactline{Bandung, Indonesia}
  \contactline{+62 812 3456 7890}
  \contactline{\href{mailto:[email protected]}{[email protected]}}
  \contactline{\href{https://alyapranata.dev}{alyapranata.dev}}
  \contactline{\href{https://github.com/alyapranata}{github.com/alyapranata}}
\end{flushright}

\end{paracol}
Each \contactline creates a new line with consistent spacing. Links are clickable using \href.
After the header, a horizontal rule separates it from the content: 
\vspace{0.3em}
\noindent\textcolor{headercolor}{\rule{\textwidth}{0.4pt}}
\vspace{0.8em}

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Main Content Sections

The Experience section demonstrates the \experienceitem command:
\section{Experience}

% -- Experience 1 --
\experienceitem
{Nusantara Digital Labs}
{Frontend Engineer Intern}
{Jakarta / Remote}
{02/2025 - 07/2025}

\begin{cvitems}
  \item Built internal dashboards using React and TypeScript, 
        reducing manual reporting time by 30\%.
  \item Collaborated with designers and backend engineers to deliver 
        reusable UI components and API integrations.
\end{cvitems}

% -- Experience 2 --
\experienceitem
{PT Data Sistem Integrasi}
{Software Engineer Intern}
{Bandung, Indonesia}
{08/2024 - 12/2024}

\begin{cvitems}
  \item Developed RESTful endpoints with Node.js and PostgreSQL 
        for inventory and order tracking.
  \item Wrote test cases and improved query performance for 
        high-traffic pages.
\end{cvitems}
Format: \experienceitem{Company}{Role}{Location}{Dates} followed by bullet points in cvitems environment.
Education entries are simpler, using \educationitem:
\switchcolumn

\section{Education}

% -- Education 1 --
\educationitem
{Institut Teknologi Bandung}
{B.S. in Computer Engineering}
{2021 - Present}

% -- Education 2 --
\educationitem
{Dicoding Indonesia}
{Cloud and Back-End Developer Learning Path}
{2024}
Format: \educationitem{School}{Degree}{Year} - no bullet points needed.
Projects use \projectitem with a link and bullet points:
\section{Projects}

% -- Project 1 --
\projectitem
{TaskFlow}
{Productivity Web App}
{\href{https://taskflow-demo.vercel.app}{taskflow-demo.vercel.app}}
{2025}

\begin{cvitems}
  \item Implemented Kanban task management with real-time updates 
        and role-based access.
  \item Integrated authentication and activity logs for team 
        collaboration workflows.
\end{cvitems}

% -- Project 2 --
\projectitem
{InsightHub}
{AI Knowledge Assistant}
{\href{https://insighthub-demo.vercel.app}{insighthub-demo.vercel.app}}
{2024}

\begin{cvitems}
  \item Built semantic search and document Q\&A using vector 
        embeddings and LLM API calls.
  \item Added citation-based responses and dashboard analytics 
        for user queries.
\end{cvitems}
Format: \projectitem{Name}{Type/Subtitle}{Link}{Year} followed by bullet points.
The Software section uses \softitem to list skills by category:
\switchcolumn

\section{Software}

\softitem{Web}{React, Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS}
\softitem{Data/AI}{PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Pinecone, OpenAI API}
\softitem{Tools}{Git, Linux, Docker, Vercel, Figma}
Format: \softitem{Category}{Comma-separated skills} - clean and scannable.
Organization experience uses \orgitem, similar to experience:
\section{Organization}

% -- Organization 1 --
\orgitem
{Google Developer Student Clubs ITB}
{Core Team Member}
{Bandung, Indonesia}
{08/2022 - 07/2023}

\begin{cvitems}
  \item Facilitated Flutter and Firebase study sessions for 150+ 
        students and prepared weekly learning materials.
  \item Coordinated the annual campus hackathon with 30 teams, 
        including sponsorship outreach and mentor matching.
\end{cvitems}

% -- Organization 2 --
\orgitem
{ITB Robotics Society}
{Programming Division}
{Bandung, Indonesia}
{03/2022 - Present}

\begin{cvitems}
  \item Developed control and telemetry modules in Python for 
        line-follower and autonomous robot prototypes.
  \item Managed Git workflow and code reviews for a 10-member 
        programming team during competition cycles.
\end{cvitems}
Format: \orgitem{Organization}{Role}{Location}{Dates} followed by bullet points.
Awards are the simplest entries:
\switchcolumn

\section{Awards}

% -- Award 1 --
\awarditem
{Dean's List}
{School of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, ITB}
{2024}

% -- Award 2 --
\awarditem
{1st Place, Innovation Hackathon}
{Institut Teknologi Bandung}
{2023}

% -- Award 3 --
\awarditem
{Google Cloud Study Jam}
{Distinguished Participant, Google Developer Student Clubs}
{2023}
Format: \awarditem{Title}{Issuer}{Year} - no bullet points needed.

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Two-Column Layout Pattern

The template uses a consistent pattern throughout: 
\begin{paracol}{2}
  \section{Left Section}
  % Content for left column
  
  \switchcolumn
  
  \section{Right Section}
  % Content for right column
\end{paracol}

\vspace{0.8em}  % Spacing before next row
The column ratio is set to 65/35 at the top: 
\columnratio{0.65}
\setlength{\columnsep}{1.5em}

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Available Commands Quick Reference

The template provides these pre-built commands:
CommandParametersUsage
\experienceitemCompany, Role, Location, DatesWork experience entries
\educationitemSchool, Degree, YearEducation entries
\projectitemName, Type, Link, YearProject entries
\orgitemOrganization, Role, Location, DatesOrganization/volunteer work
\awarditemTitle, Issuer, YearAwards and recognition
\softitemCategory, SkillsSkills grouped by category
\contactlineText or linkContact information lines

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Customization Tips

  1. Change colors: Edit the three color definitions at the top
  2. Adjust spacing: Modify \vspace values throughout
  3. Column ratio: Change \columnratio{0.65} for different widths
  4. Font: The template uses Inter (if available) or Helvetica as fallback
  5. Add sections: Copy the \begin{paracol} pattern for new rows

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Compiling the CV

Compile with: 
pdflatex cv_en.tex
The output will be cv_en.pdf in the same directory.

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