Paul Legaspi
Education
University of Hawaii at Manoa
B.S. In Electrical Engineering
Aug. 2018 - Dec. 2025
- GPA: 3.87
- Relevant Coursework:
- Basic Circuit Analysis I & II
- Microelectronic Circuits I & II
- Electromagnetic Waves I
- Signals and Systems
- Introduction to Digital Design
- Programming for Engineers
Pres. Theodore Roosevelt High School
High School Diploma
Aug. 2018 - May 2022
- GPA: 4.323
- Honors: Valedictorian; Summa Cum Laude; STEM Honors; Academic Honors; AP Scholar with Distinction
Skills
PCB: KiCad
Programming: Python; Javascript; Posix C/C++; Matlab; R
Scripting: Bash; Zsh
Applications: Visual Studio Code; Clion
Development Tools: Koa High Performance Computing Cluster; Git/Github; Docker
Projects
University of Hawaii Drone Technologies (Image Processing)
Subsystem Lead
Jan. 2023 - Pres.
- Developed the algorithms used to determine the order of targets for waypoint navigation and geotagging of targets for an unmanned aerial system.
- Automated the creation of the testing data used to train the alphanumeric recognition algorithm for an unmanned aerial system.
- Created the algorithm used to segment the colors in an image and classify the colors of a target using HSV and K-means clustering.
Work Experience
University of Hawaii Astronomy and Physics Dept.
Laboratory Technician (High Energy Physics Group)
May 2024 - Pres.
- Developed a pressure and temperature analyzer with Arduino to provide measurements for vacuum chamber experiments
- Conducted network troubleshootingto resolve connectivity issues, restore services, and enhance network performance for end-users
- Assist faculty/researchers with developing circuits and electronics for projects
University of Hawaii System
ITS Help Desk Technician
Jun. 2023 - Sep. 2024
- Performed the duties of a Help Desk Consultant and in-person technical support throughout the University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Set up new and existing computers (e.g. OS installation, software installation/activation, and network configuration)
- Conducted network troubleshooting to resolve connectivity issues, restore services, and enhance network performance for end-users
ITS Help Desk Consultant
Oct. 2022 - Jun. 2023
- Delivered first-line technical support for software and hardware issues in person at the ITC Help Desk and remotely via email and phone for the UH system
- Educated end users on computing best practices and security behaviors
- Assisted users with resolving account issues, resetting passwords, and setting up network connections
- Trained new help desk consultants on procedures, processes, and systems to ensure consistent and effective support
Organizations
Native Hawaiian Science and Engineering Mentorship Program
Scholar
Sep 2023 - Pres.
- Learned relevant professional skills and engaged with Native Hawaiian culture through through ‘OKN Spotlight Series
- Mentored Lāna‘i High and Elementary School students in applying research methodologies to explore the carrying capacity of Hulopo‘e Beach Park
808 Cleanups
Volunteer
Sep. 2018 - Present
- Removed garbage and invasive species from Hawaii’s parks and beaches
- Painted over graffiti tags to restore public spaces
Leo Club
Volunteer
Sep. 2018 - May 2022
- Handled cash and credit transactions with customers as a cashier for events at the Stan Sheriff Center
- Operated booths, passed out flyers, and assisted convention attendees during events at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center
Academic Achievement
Honors
Dean's List, University of Hawaii at Manoa
2022-2024
National Merit Finalist, National Merit Scholarship Corporation
2022
Scholarships
Provost Scholarship, University of Hawaii at Manoa
2022-2026
Filipino Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii
2022
References
Available upon request