Jason Nguyen
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Intro

About Me:

Technical Skills:

Programming Languages: Python, HCL (HashiCorp Configuration Language), JSON, YAML, Jinja2, PowerShell (Cmdlet / PS1), Java, JavaScript, C++, C#, C, SQL, R, SCAD, 68K Assembly, CSS, SCSS, HTML, HTML5

Developer Tools: Terraform, Ansible, Azure DevOps Server, Microsoft Office, Visual Studio Code, GitHub, Git, Eclipse, RStudio, WSL Linux, Ubuntu, ROS Noetic, OpenSCAD, EASy68K, Dreamweaver, Bambu Studio, MySQL, BIOPAC Lab, Blender, JASP, UltiMaker Cura

Check out my Resume!

Work

BorgWarner, Auburn Hills, MI
Jun 2025 – Present
IT Infrastructure Automation Intern

● Designed and implemented automated cloud backup infrastructure and solutions using Azure Recovery Services Vault and Terraform, improving data protection, reducing manual intervention, enabling secure and scalable backups for SAP Enterprise, SAP Voyager, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL workloads

● Develop infrastructure-as-code (IaC) for cloud resources using Terraform (HCL) and Ansible (YAML), streamlining provisioning and configuration of Azure virtual machines, storage accounts, backup policies and vaults, enabling scalable infrastructure deployment across multiple regions

● Built and maintain cloud automation and CI/CD pipelines using Terraform Cloud, Ansible Automation Platform, GitHub, and Azure DevOps Server, accelerating deployment cycles and improving reliability to production

● Optimize cloud storage and backup strategies by analyzing usage patterns and retention policies, reducing costs and enhancing data resilience

● Collaborate with global IT teams across APAC, EMEA, and NCSA to standardize cloud infrastructure automation practices and drive operational efficiency

The Blue Times Newsletter, Southfield, MI
Nov 2023 – Present
President

● Interviewed Professors Paula Lauren and Franco Delogu on integrating virtual reality and artificial intelligence to enhance immersive learning and conceptual understanding

● Compiles monthly reports highlighting campus opportunities, including jobs, internships, and research positions, for the Lawrence Tech student body

● Coordinates team meetings, editorial calendars, and contributor deadlines to maintain consistent publication cycles

● Oversee the editorial process from pitch to publication, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with journalistic standards

● Revamped the newsletter’s content strategy and design layout, resulting in a 50% increase in student readership and engagement

Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI
May 2025 – Jul 2025
Student Assistant

● Guides 20+ high school students in programming robotic dogs using Python to perform autonomous movements and respond to sensor input

● Supports instruction in Python programming fundamentals by mentoring high school students through coding challenges and robotic simulations

● Assist 12+ high school students in designing and modifying 3D models using CAD software and facilitate the operation of 3D prints to fabricate physical prototypes

● Provides hands-on guidance in troubleshooting print errors and optimizing print settings to achieve accurate and high-quality results

Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI
Jan 2025 – May 2025
Teaching Assistant

● Supports 40+ undergraduate students in understanding core concepts of Calculus I & II, including limits, derivatives, integrals, sequences, and series

● Conduct weekly lab sessions and problem-solving workshops, clarifying lecture material and reinforcing key mathematical principles

● Develops and demonstrates R scripts for real-world applications such as descriptive statistics, regression analysis, and hypothesis testing

● Leads lab sessions introducing statistical analysis and data visualization using R programming on how it compiles and executes

Nails 4 U, Sterling Heights, MI
Feb 2022 – Jun 2025
General Manager

● Manages schedules for 10+ employees and set up appointments for 2000+ customers with thorough communication

● Checked in and checked out over 3000+ customers while answering their questions and necessities

● Advertises and spread media presence by 500% with 600+ reviews, 450+ followers and 15000+ views across social media

Paris Banh Mi & Bakery, Troy, MI
Jul 2023 – Aug 2024
Team Member

● Collaborated with 5+ co-workers to ensure smooth service with thorough communication with kitchen staff and team members, and served 500+ customers

● Adapted to situations that require teamwork and interpersonal skills to take in all new experiences and grow from them

Involvement

Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI
Feb 2025 – Present
Research Assistant

● Collaborated with Professor Wisam Bukaita to research robotic perception using LiDAR for environment mapping and obstacle avoidance in robotic dogs

● Conducts experiments with the Unitree Go2, using ROS, collecting and analyzing sensor data in Excel to simulate applications in hazardous environments and condition monitoring

● Researched inclusive practices in software engineering with Professor Destiny Anyaiwe, focusing on the participation and accessibility needs of blind and visually impaired individuals in the tech industry

Lawrence Tech Men’s Volleyball, Southfield, MI
Sep 2024 – Present
Team Manager

● Organizes and leads 10+ practice drills and warm-up routines for the undefeated, #1-ranked WHAC team and #3 nationally ranked NAIA men’s volleyball program

● Supports coaching staff by tracking and inputting performance statistics and player metrics for 30+ athletes using Excel

● Collaborates with 40+ players, coaches, and staff to foster a positive, disciplined, and team-focused environment on and off the court

● Contributes to logistical coordination during practices, games, and tournaments to ensure smooth operations and player preparedness

Lawrence Tech Esports, Southfield, MI
Apr 2025 - Present
Social Media Manager

● Creates and manages engaging digital content to promote tournaments, match highlights, and team milestones, increasing engagement for the #2 VALORANT team in the WHAC

● Provides live coverage of esports events across social media platforms, boosting real-time interaction and expanding audience reach

● Collaborates with coaches, teammates, and the esports director to ensure consistent branding and timely dissemination of news, roster updates, and achievements

Lawrence Tech Esports, Southfield, MI
Oct 2023 – Present
Varsity Player

● Competed as a varsity player in national and conference-level tournaments, contributing to the team’s highly competitive ranking and success

● Team player and mood energizer to boost morale for the entire Esports team of 60+ players and coaches

● Communicative and actively listening in-game to provide great synergy and teamwork to 10+ players for the VALORANT Esports team

Projects

Personal Portfolio Website
Feb 2025 – Present

● Hosts and version-controls the site through GitHub, implementing responsive design and clean UI for an optimized user experience

● Designed and developed a personal portfolio website to showcase projects, work experience, skills, campus involvement, and biography using HTML, CSS, SCSS, and JavaScript

● Registered a custom domain and configured DNS to redirect traffic from GitHub Pages to jasonbaoduy.com

ROS Mobile Robot
Aug 2024 – May 2025

● Conducted extensive field testing to validate mapping accuracy, path tracking stability, and obstacle response

● Developed a mobile robot capable of autonomously tracking a blue line using computer vision techniques and ROS control systems using Python, C++, and integrated launch files, transform masking, URDF model, TF tree, Hector SLAM map, laser scan, and odometer into RVIZ

● Integrated LiDAR sensor and publishing data to implement real-time obstacle detection and avoidance for dynamic environments, where once the mobile robot detects an object in front of it, it will spin 180 degrees and go the opposite way to avoid the obstacle in its path

AI-Assisted Dungeon Game for the Blind
Oct 2023 – Dec 2023

● Developed a 2D dungeon exploration game in Java designed specifically for blind and visually impaired players, emphasizing accessibility and inclusivity

● Implemented AI-assisted narration, spatial audio cues, and haptic feedback to create an immersive, multi-sensory gameplay experience

● Integrated sound staging and directional audio to help players navigate environments, identify obstacles, and interact with in-game elements without visual input

Hosted a VR Event
Mar 2024 – Apr 2024

● Showcased research to over 50+ students and professors at Lawrence Technological University on how VR equipment can revolutionize education through hands-on learning capabilities and allow interaction with objects and concepts with the collaboration of Professor Franco Delogu

● Led a hands-on Virtual Reality demonstration with 15+ volunteers, showcasing its application in immersive education by guiding interactive explorations of the human body and brain in a virtual environment

Built Personal Computers and Keyboards
Jan 2023 – Dec 2024

● Analyzed in-depth what parts are compatible and built the components with perseverance and patience while following a manual book step-by-step

● Debugged any errors that popped up and looked into BIOS to update firmware, and under-clocked the CPU by 10% and over-clocked the RAM by 5%

● Assembled 3 Keyboards with different switches, keycaps, layouts, and designs within budget and deadline constraints

Steve Jobs Biography Website
Feb 2022 – Mar 2022

● Researched extensively by reading the Steve Jobs biography book and looking through verified sources online

● Programmed using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create a biography website about Steve Jobs

Contact

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