Daniel Nguyen

Electrical Engineering at The University of Texas at Dallas

Garland, Texas, United States

About

Experience

  • AIAA UT Dallas (Richardson, TX · On-site)
    • L1 Officer
      May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

      Leading and instructing several teams of students in basic CAD, programming, and circuitry to design several Level 1 High-Power Rockets.

    • L1 Rocketry Member
      Feb 2026 - May 2026 · 4 mos

      - In a team of 5, designed, programmed, and built a Level 1 High Power Rocket named “Entropy-5”. - Designed circuit schematics for the Onboard Avionics system, consisting of an ESP-32 Microcontroller and a BMP-280 Barometric Pressure & Altitude Sensor. - Oversaw the production, quality control, and proper measurements of several rocket components such as the nosecone, fins, and centering rings.

  • Store Clerk at HAPPINET CORPORATION
    Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    Focused on ensuring a seamless customer experience, which involves maintaining impeccable store presentation, managing inventory and stock levels, and providing direct customer assistance.

  • Accumulator Team Member at Dallas Formula Racing
    Sep 2025 - Jun 2026 · 10 mos

    As a part of the Accumulator Team, selected battery charging components for the 2026 FSAE EV.

  • Sachse Mustang Band (1 yr 10 mos)
    • Section Leader
      Aug 2024 - May 2025 · 10 mos

      Taught and lead 30+ students in advanced musical and marching techniques.

    • Historian
      Aug 2023 - May 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Took and shot professional promotional pictures for the Band program. Managed and maintained social media in conjunction with the Sachse City Mayor.

  • Barista at TEAZENTEA
    Aug 2023 - Mar 2024 · 8 mos

    Providing exceptional customer service, preparing specialty boba tea beverages, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.