Thomas Nguyen

01 — about

Who I am

I'm Thomas Nguyen, a CS student at Washington State University (class of 2028). I work across the stack — systems programming in Rust, web apps, robotics, and real-time data tools.

Outside the classroom, I compete with Crimson Robotics (2× 1st place at WSU) and freelance on web projects for small businesses.

I care about writing code that's practical and ships. Currently seeking internships and part-time engineering roles.

Languages

C++ Python C# Rust

Frameworks & Libraries

React FastAPI PostgreSQL Node.js NumPy Pandas

Game Dev

Unity SFML Godot

Tools & Platforms

Git / GitHub WSL SolidWorks LLM API

02 — projects

Projects

AI-learning-management-system

Completed

Spring 2026 · CptS 322 Team Project

PostgreSQL FastAPI Node.js TypeScript Gemini API CI / GitHub Actions

AI-integrated LMS built with 2 teammates over 3 Agile sprints. Includes a Gemini-powered chatbot with academic-integrity safeguards, role-based dashboards (student/instructor/admin), JWT + TOTP 2FA authentication, course join codes, and admin CSV roster upload for auto-enrollment. CI/CD via GitHub Actions.

PostScript Interpreter

Completed

Spring 2026 · CptS 355 Independent Project

Rust Cargo Parser Design CI / GitHub Actions 80%+ Coverage

Built a from-scratch PostScript interpreter in Rust supporting both dynamic and lexical scoping. Implemented a tokenizer, stack-based evaluator, dictionary stack for variable resolution, and core PostScript operators. Achieved 80%+ test code coverage with CI running on every push via GitHub Actions. A solid exercise in language semantics, scoping rules, and writing safe, idiomatic Rust without leaning on external parser libraries.

Spreadsheet Application

Completed

Spring 2026 · CPTS 321 Independent Project

C# .NET 10 WinForms NUnit XML

Built a from-scratch spreadsheet in C# (WinForms, .NET 10) for CPT_S 321 using expression trees and the Shunting-yard algorithm. Built a reactive cell dependency graph with circular reference detection and automatic re-evaluation on change. Applied the Command design pattern for multi-level undo/redo; added XML save/load and NUnit test coverage.

Cascade Crust — Website & Catering System

Ongoing

January 2026 — Present · Freelance

Web FTP Excel

Redesigning and modernizing a food truck catering website serving the Yakima Valley. Migrating the live site via FTP during active wedding booking season. Building a 3-stage catering request workflow: intake form → scoped proposal → event game plan, shareable with clients via Excel.

Personal Portfolio Website

Ongoing

January 2026 — Present · Independent Project

HTML CSS JavaScript

Designing and developing this portfolio site to showcase software and engineering projects. Implemented a clean, responsive layout with project highlights, technical skills, and contact information.

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