Kevin Nguyen

kvndngyn.github.io

nk279@hawaii.edu

kvndngyn

kvndnguyen

Hawaii, USA

Interests

Software Engineering (Website, Front-end)

Skills

Languages and Frameworks: C, C++, Java, Python, Javascript, HTML, CSS, Semantic UI, Bootstrap, ReactJS, MeteorJS, MongoDB

Toolsets/OS: Windows, MacOS, Linux (Ubuntu), Docker, Metor, GitHub/Git, IntelliJ IDEA, Visual Studio Code

Education

University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI

B.S., Computer Science

  • Introduction to Computer Science
  • Discrete Math
  • Program Structure
  • Algorithms
  • Software Engineering
  • Programming Language Theory
  • Machine Level and Systems Programming
  • Operating Systems
  • Database Systems

2017 - 2021

Work

Help Desk Consultant, UH Information Technology Services

www.hawaii.edu/its/

Assist user's with tech support needs.

  • Troubleshoot software, hardware and networking issues over the phone
  • Answer phone and email responses to the ITS Help Desk

2019 - 2021

Lead, iTrampoline

www.itrampolinehawaii.com

Direct a team of employees to keep customers safe as they have fun.

  • In charge of maintenance and inventory.
  • Make business calls and emails as well as write passdowns for the following leads.
  • In charge of training new employees.
  • Cash handling by making deposits and make sure tills are set for the next business day.

2017 - 2019

Activities

Member, Team Kanaloa - Unmanned X Systems VIP

rip.eng.hawaii.edu/research/unmanned-x-systems/

The RIP Lab’s Unmanned X Systems (UXS) research group, or Team Kanaloa, is a Vertically Integrated Project (VIP) aimed towards the advancement of Unmanned Systems technologies.

  • GNC Subsytem Lead, Spring 2021
  • Virtual Competitions hosted by Open Source Robotics Foundation
  • Running the vehicle autonomously in simulation
  • Technology Incubation, Demonstration and Experimentation Support (TIDES)

2020 - Present

Mentor, Kapolei High School Robotics Team

www.kapoleirobotics.com/

Teach students about safety, machinery, and design process.

  • Teach students to think outside the box to solve problems.
  • Teach students how to use machinery (ex. Mills) in a safe and proper manner.
  • Ensure students are always dressed properly to avoid injuries.

2018 - Present

Awards

Dean's List, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, 2020

Given to students with a 3.5 GPA or higher as a full-time student for the semester.

FIRST Robotics Regional Winners, FIRST, 2016

Awarded to the winning alliance composed of three teams allowing them to qualify for championships.

References

Available upon request