Alexander Tu Portfolio

Hello, I'm Alex!

Hi! I'm Alex, a recent graduate from the University of Houston who's extremely passionate about all things related to hardware engineering and software development. with a background in computer engineering and a minor in mathematics, I am well equiped with a technical base that matches my eagerness to learn and experiment!

Outside of my technical interests, I enjoy playing video games, watching shows, and exercising! I'm also a huge fan of basketball and tennis!

Experience

Software Engineering Intern

KULR Technology

Webster, Texas

May 2024 - November 2024

As a software engineering intern at KULR Technology, I worked on a variety of projects that involved developing and maintaining software for the company's thermal runaway analysis systems. I was responsible for developing software that interfaced with the company's hardware products, as well as developing software tools to help automate and streamline the company's internal processes. Additionally, I was responsible for assisting with various testing and validation activities, as well as providing support to the company's engineering team operating the fractional thermal runaway calorimeter.

Academic Support Assistant

University of Houston

Houston, Texas

February 2024 - May 2024

As an academic support assistant at the University of Houston, I was responsible for providing academic support to students in the Cullen College of Engineering Electrical Engineering Laboratory. I worked with students to help them understand difficult concepts and improve their understanding of lab equipment application. I also assisted with the maintainance of lab equipment and facility upkeep regarding workstations.

Projects

FPGA Mental Math Game

Verilog, Testbenches, ModelSim Simulation

I developed a mental math game on an Intel / Altera FPGA board using Verilog, designing reusable modules to be integrated across the entire design. In order to test these modules' functions prior to usage in my project design, I create testbenches in order to simulate expected performance. Over the course of a semester, I iteratively improved the game's functionality and features, adding a new feature weekly.

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Maze Traversing Robot

Embedded C, RTOS, Miceocontrollers

I designed and programmed a maze-traversing robot using a Tiva-C Launchpad, showcasing my expertise in embedded systems and Bluetooth communication. By integrating Texas Instruments sensors and crafting precise control algorithms in C, I enabled efficient right-hand maze navigation—blending problem-solving with seamless hardware-software integration. Leading weekly team meetings, I ensured consistent performance improvements of at least 10% per week, driving the project forward with focus and collaboration.