Hello! I'm Hoang Nguyen (Alex)

I'm a passionate computer and electrical engineering student at Kennesaw State University

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Thank you for stopping by my presentation and blog. My name is Hoang Nguyen. I am Vietnamese and immigrated to the United States in early 2020. Now, I am both a U.S and Vietnamese citizen.

I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering at Kennesaw State University and am on the Double Owl Pathway to a Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering. My journey in the U.S. began with working as a Mixer and Machinery Operator at Wayne Farms LLC. Realizing the importance of education, I enrolled in the Intensive English Program at KSU and later was accepted to KSU.

Over the past two and a half years at KSU, I have maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA through hard work and dedication. My goal is to build my own system with custom firmware before graduation — a task I’ve imagined for a long time ago, which I never thought could become a reality.

In addition to my studies, I currently work as a Student Assistant for Academic Support Initiatives at Kennesaw State University, where I facilitate peer-led study sessions for Calculus and Physics, develop interactive learning activities, and mentor students to promote independent learning.

I am also completing an Engineering Co-op with the Low Voltage Team at Jordan & Skala Engineers, where I collaborate on electrical design concepts, data telecommunication, learn legal codes, and enhance my AutoCAD and Revit skills. This role provides hands-on experience through site visits and project work, including reviewing shop drawings and performing calculations for various building types such as hotels, restaurants, and multi-family residences.

Transferring from Vietnam to work in the U.S. and returning to school has equipped me with hard work, discipline, and determination. With these qualities, I believe anything is possible.

KSU Honors

Double Owl

Double Owl student for Computer Engineering BS/ Electrical and Computer Engineering MS (2027 - 2029)

Kennesaw State University - Honors College (2023 - 2027)

Work Experience

Engineering Co-op - Low Voltage Team - Jordan & Skala Engineers, Norcross, GA

(Aug 2025 - Dec 2025)

Collaborating with the Low Voltage team at Jordan & Skala Engineers to learn electrical design concepts, data telecommunication, legal codes, and enhance AutoCAD and Revit skills.
Working closely with a mentor, gaining hands-on experience through observation, instruction, and site visits for different types of buildings as hotels, restaurants, multi-family, and apartments.
Progressing to work independently on projects, reviewing shop drawing submittals, and performing calculations.

Student Assistant AAF - Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA

(May 2025 - Present)

Facilitating peer-led study sessions for Calculus and Physics, enhancing student comprehension and performance.
Developing interactive learning activities to clarify complex concepts, resulting in improved academic outcomes.
Collaborating with faculty to align study sessions with course objectives, ensuring relevance and effectiveness.
Mentoring students to promote independent learning and critical thinking skills, fostering a supportive academic environment.

Meat Mixer and Machinery - Wayne Farms LLC, Pendergrass, GA

(Feb 2021 - June 2022)

Collaborated within a high-paced production environment, ensuring consistent quality and output
Ensured cleanliness and operational readiness by thoroughly cleaning equipment after each shift and setting up for the following day.

Projects

A close-up view of an electronic circuit board featuring various components such as capacitors, resistors, and integrated circuits. The board is mostly green with metallic elements, showing a complex array of electronic architecture.

Engineering

Developed custom traffic light control logic using digital logic and timer-based conditions for pedestrian crossings and train detection, implemented with the Hneemann Digital Logic Simulator for schematic design, simulation, and testing.
Pi Zero with Sense HAT Projects: Developed a Pi Clock and Pi Thermometer using Python and the Raspberry Pi Zero with the Sense HAT to display real-time temperature, humidity, and pressure data. Integrated sensors for data collection and used the 8x8 LED matrix to display results. Gained insights into CPU memory processing and how data is retrieved from memory to update the display in real-time while learning about hardware control, sensor integration, and data processing.
TI Basic and eZ80 Assembly programs: Developed custom programs for the TI-84+ CE calculator using TI Basic and eZ80 Assembly. Gained hands-on experience in low-level programming, optimizing memory usage, and coding for embedded systems- Developed graphing and equation-solving applications that run efficiently on limited-resource hardware.
Networking and Server Projects: Set up a Pi-hole ad blocker, PiFi router, and a private eBook server using Docker on a Mac Mini. Enhanced network security and privacy by blocking ads with Pi-hole and configuring a custom PiFi router. Gained practical experience in networking, server management, and Docker containerization.

Academic Projects

Created custom solvers for math and physics problems and reproduced some common sorting algorithms using C++