Kevin Nguyen

New Brighton YCC | QuestBridge College Prep Scholar | KnightKrawler Build Captain | FRC Dean’s List Semi-Finalist

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

About

Passionate STEM Irondale High School student focusing on communication, team management, and technical expertise. Seven years of Robotics experience, formally leading the technical sub-team for three years. The large technical sub-team comprising of 20+ members encompasses mechanical aspects of the robot---requiring effective timelines, project management, and expertise in technical skills. The position also requires communication with other leaders to manage the 50-member team and the ability to lead various demonstrations at prestigious organizations such as Medtronic. Four years of ACE (Competitive Architecture Club) and two years of leadership that included the introduction of professional programs, such as REVIT, and the presentation final projects to a panel of judges. Self-taught CAD and CAM at 14, creating various personal projects through 3D printing and assisting the widespread use of CAD at the Robotics and ACE clubs.

Experience

  • Youth Community Connector at City of New Brighton
    Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

  • ACE Captain at Architecture, Construction, and Engineering Club
    Sep 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

    Leading a club encompassing Architecture, Construction, and Engineering that focuses on creating a mock presentation using renders and professional CAD software—such as Revit—to compete in a competition.

  • Robotics Build Captain at FRC Team 2052, KnightKrawler Robotics- FIRST Robotics Competition
    Sep 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 10 mos

    Running a team comprised of 30-40 students to successfully build and manufacture a competitive robot for FIRST Robotics Competition using CAD and CAM to aid in design.

  • Summer Intern at MEYER BORGMAN JOHNSON
    Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 · 3 mos

  • Teacher Assistant at Summer Academy
    Jun 2022 - Jun 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Assisted 6 classrooms of 25 children through STEM activities Taught crucial engineering and design processes Worked with other student teacher assistants to effectively support adult teachers and school curriculum