Nicholas Le
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Education
University of California, San Diego San Diego, CA
B.S. in Computer Engineering - 3.8 GPA Aug. 2024 – June 2027 (expected) Norco College Norco, CA
Dual and Concurrent Enrollment Aug. 2021 – May 2024 Centennial High School Corona, CA
4.9 GPA Salutatorian Aug. 2020 – May 2024
Projects
RoboSub Team Website React, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, MongoDB, Figma, Git Jan. 2025 – Present
– Building a full-stack platform for UCSD RoboSub with dynamic content management, user authentication, and role-based access control
– Designed high-fidelity Figma prototypes and implemented pixel-perfect React components for responsive UI across devices
– Architected RESTful API endpoints using Express.js and MongoDB to serve real-time project logs, event calendars, and member directories
– Implemented CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions for automated testing, linting, and deployment to Netlify, halving release cycles
Date Tracker iOS App Swift, SwiftUI, Firebase Firestore Mar. 2025 – Apr. 2025
– Engineered an offline-capable Firestore data layer with real-time conflict resolution, so paired users always see each other’s updates instantly.
– Built custom SwiftUI calendar & timeline components with adaptive light/dark themes and subtle haptic cues for a more immersive feel.
– Streamlined user onboarding with one-tap pairing via Firebase Auth & Dynamic Links, handling invites, permissions, and edge-case errors gracefully.
– Powered dynamic Lock-Screen widgets and in-app reminders using Firebase Cloud Messaging + Cloud Functions Hookpoint Collaboration – Video Game Unity, C#, Git Aug. 2023 – Mar. 2024
– Developed a dynamic hooking mechanic with C# coroutines and physics joints, enabling realistic object interactions under varying conditions
– Optimized NavMesh generation and custom A* heuristics to improve AI pathfinding efficiency
– Coordinated iterative playtesting sessions, gathered user feedback, and refined gameplay balance and UI elements accordingly Experience
Assistant Golf Instructor Mar. 2022 – Feb. 2024
Goose Creek Golf Academy Jurupa Valley, CA
– Leveraged Trackman launch monitor and wearable sensor analytics to deliver biomechanical insights, improving student swing consistency
– Designed and maintained a performance tracking database, generating weekly progress reports and actionable coaching plans
– Coordinated group clinics and themed workshops that boosted enrollment by 25% and fostered peer learning Coding Club Vice President May 2019 – July 2024
Centennial High School Corona, CA
– Led a committee to plan and host monthly hackathons and workshops, growing active membership from 20 to 35 students
– Established and managed the club’s GitHub organization, onboarding new members to version control and collaborative workflows
– Launched a mentorship program pairing experienced coders with beginners, increasing beginner retention Skills and Coursework
Languages: Java, C, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Swift
Frameworks/Libraries: React, Node.js, SwiftUI
Tools/Platforms: Git, GitHub, MongoDB, Firebase, VS Code Certifications: Pearson IT Specialist, IC3 Digital Literacy, FCC Responsive Web Design, Social Media for Business Relevant Courses: Accelerated Intro to Programming (CSE 11), Data Structures & OOP (CSE 12), Discrete Mathematics—proofs & combinatorics (CSE 20), Systems Programming & Tools (CSE 29), Computer Organization & Architecture (CSE 30)