Alexander TaeYang Chang

Student

I am an ambitious and dedicated student pursuing a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Engineering in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. I previously graduated from the same institution with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology in Fall 2019. As a participant in the University's BAM (Bachelor's and Master's) program, I am on an accelerated pathway to achieve both degrees. I expect to graduate with my B.S. in Spring 2025 and anticipate completing my M.S. by Fall 2026.

Interests: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, IoT (Internet of Things) and Embedded Systems, Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking, Cloud Computing and Edge Computing, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Technologies, Full-Stack Web Development, Computer Architecture & Hardware Design

Projects

ICS 314: Campus Careers - Job and Internship Finder Spring 2025

Campus Careers is a web application designed to help students at the University of Hawaii find internship and job opportunities. Developed using modern web technologies, it features user authentication, job listings, and automated testing.

Next.js Prisma Supabase Playwright Full-Stack Development

ENGR 496: UH Manoa Smart Campus Energy Lab – Firmware Team Spring 2025

The Smart Campus Energy Lab (SCEL) Firmware Team is a student-led initiative focused on restoring and enhancing UH Mānoa’s environmental sensor network through gateway reconstruction, firmware development, and system integration to support long-term renewable energy research.

Embedded Systems Linux Gateway Development IoT Sensor Networks

ECE 607: TCP Congestion Control – SUSS (Speeding Up Slow-Start) Spring 2025

As part of ECE 607, I implemented and evaluated SUSS, a sender-side enhancement to TCP slow-start designed to accelerate congestion window growth while maintaining stability. This work involved kernel-level modifications to CUBIC, extensive performance evaluation, and real-world testing across cloud environments.

Computer Networks TCP Congestion Control Linux Kernel Development

ENGR 396: UHM HSFL Aerospace Technologies - Ke Ao (Avionics) Spring 2024

The Ke Ao Roadmap to Space project is a student-led initiative to design, build, and launch a cost-effective 1U CubeSat that caputures and analyzes images of the Hawaiian Islands, providing hands-on experience in satellite design and the advancement of Hawaii's aerospace potential.

Printed Circuit Board Electrical Power System Telemetry Systems

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Essays

Look At My Reflection

14 May 2025

Introduction As I near the completion of ICS 314, I reflect on the comprehensive journey through software engineering principles that extend far beyond web application development. This course provided a deep dive into foundational concepts such as Design Patterns and...

Software Engineering Design Patterns Coding Standards ICS 314

Up Until 3:14

08 May 2025

Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly transformed the landscape of education, offering innovative solutions for problem-solving, learning, and project development. In fields where software engineering plays a pivotal role, AI has emerged as an invaluable tool for automating code, boosting...

Design Patterns Software Engineering ICS 314

The Recipe of Reusability

24 Apr 2025

Introduction Imagine walking into a high-end professional kitchen during its busiest hours. There’s a symphony of motion: chefs expertly navigating tight spaces, ingredients precisely measured, and dishes emerging in perfect sequence. At first glance, it may seem like chaos, but...

Design Patterns Software Engineering ICS 314

Project An Idea

30 Mar 2025

Introduction When students at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, especially those in ICS or Computer Engineering, begin crafting résumés for internships, jobs, or scholarships, a common challenge they face is remembering the technical skills they’ve gained throughout their coursework....

Nextjs Software Engineering

U And I Can Make This Frame Work

27 Feb 2025

The U+I Dilemma UI frameworks often give the impression of being an unnecessary layer of complexity, leading many software developers to question whether the rewards outweigh the effort. Raw HTML and CSS provide users with complete control over styling and...

Bootstrap 5 UI Frameworks

Standards To A Code

12 Feb 2025

Introduction When the term “coding standards” is mentioned, the first thoughts are usually formatting conventions such as tabs versus spaces, brace positioning, or whether to use semicolons in JavaScript. While these elements contribute to consistency, the significance of coding standards...

ESLint Visual Studio Code

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