About Me

ECE Student · Researcher · Systems Engineer

My Journey

Hey there!

➤ I'm Nathan, an ECE student at UT Austin (Class of 2027).

➤ I'm passionate about bridging hardware and software through research and industry work.

➤ Here's a glimpse into my journey:

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Academic Foundation

ECE major at UT Austin with a Certificate in Advanced Mathematics, exploring the full stack from low-level systems to quantum algorithms.

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Research Experience

Currently researching carbon-efficient ML systems. Previously worked on RISC-V simulators and compiler validation tools with the FAST Research Group.

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Industry Impact

Systems Software Engineering Intern at Caterpillar, developing HAL libraries and hardware-in-the-loop tests for embedded systems.

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Racing Team

Leading battery management system development for Longhorn Racing's Formula SAE electric vehicle team.

What I Do

Areas of focus and expertise

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Systems Programming

Building operating system kernels, compilers, and low-level software. Experience with Pintos, YASH shell, and RISC-V simulators for research applications.

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Embedded Systems

Developing firmware, HAL libraries, and hardware-in-the-loop tests for embedded systems. Work includes battery management systems and ECM diagnostics.

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Research & Academic Projects

Conducting research in carbon-efficient ML systems, computer architecture, and quantum computing while contributing to academic and open-source projects.

Skills & Technologies

Tools I use to bring ideas to life

💻 Systems Programming

💻 C/C++
🖥️ Operating Systems
⚙️ Computer Architecture
🔍 gdb & QEMU
🔧 LLVM IR

📟 Embedded Systems & Hardware

📟 Firmware Development
⏱️ RTOS
🔌 Hardware I/O (PWM, ADC)
🔩 PCB Design (KiCAD)
🎛️ FPGA Development

🛠️ Languages & Tools

🐍 Python
💾 Bash Scripting
🌿 Git & GitHub
🐳 Docker
⚛️ Quantum Computing (Qiskit)

Beyond the Code

Things I do outside of engineering

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Percussion & Music

I played percussion in the past and love exploring different musical genres. Great way to unwind after debugging embedded systems!

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Biking & Racing

When I'm not coding, you'll find me biking or working on our Formula SAE car. The engineering mindset applies to both!

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Continuous Learning

Always reading about new technologies, from quantum computing papers to the latest in systems programming. Knowledge is power!

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Problem Solving

I thrive on challenges that require both analytical thinking and creative solutions. Every bug is a puzzle waiting to be solved!

Interested in working together?

Let's create something amazing!

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