PETER NGUYEN
Midlothian, TX ***** 913-***-**** ***************@*****.***
Objective
Master’s graduate in Computer Engineering seeking an entry level position as a Digital Design Engineer. Education
Kansas State University
Master of Science in Computer Engineering
• Relevant Coursework: Advanced Digital Design Synthesis, Digital Signal Processing, Computer Engineering Methods
Dec 2024
GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
• Relevant Coursework: Design of Digital Systems, Computer Engineering Design Lab, Digital Electronics, Computer Design I, Microcontrollers, C Language Laboratory
May 2023
GPA: 3.8
Projects
Fast Fourier Transform-based Sobel Edge Detector Hardware Accelerator on Terasic DE1-SoC Board
● Utilized SRAM on DE1-SoC Computer System to communicate data between FPGA and HPS
● Integrated open source FFT core
● Incorporated Intel External Bus to Avalon Bridge controller to allow SDRAM access for both FPGA and HPS
● Implemented Finite State Machine to control data flow
● Developed C code to process 640x480 RGB images from USB webcam to 128x128 grayscale images GPU Rendering on Altera DE2-115
● Constructed SRAM controller to read data from SRAM
● Designed module to render images onto VGA
● Designed SPI slave module to read data from Analog Discovery 2 Board
● Implemented Finite State Machine to control data flow from SPI module to render images onto VGA Skills
● Intermediate knowledge of Digital Design
Concepts
● Intermediate skills in Verilog and C
● Experience with Altera FPGAs
● Intermediate Knowledge of Quartus
● Basic knowledge of ModelSim and SignalTap
Work Experience
Graduate Research Assistant July 2023 - Dec 2024
● Conducted independent research on convolution and fourier transforms in two-dimensional space
● Scheduled weekly meetings with major advisor to ensure quality research was done Graduate Teaching Assistant Aug 2023 - Dec 2024
● Accompanied professor in overseeing 16 students working on lab assignments on Terasic DE1-SoC Board
● Collaborated with professor to create labs for students Student Organizations
Vietnamese Student Association President (Aug 2021 - May 2022)
● Cooperated with 2 Kansas State University student organizations to host a Lunar New Year event that provided food, history, and fun activities to 300 people in the local community
● Collaborated with student organizations from Wichita State University and the University of Kansas to host social event for over 100 general members
● Effectively communicated with board members to create engaging meetings for general members
● Engaged with board members and general members to hold successful fundraisers