Benson Nguyen

Hello, I'm

Benson Nguyen

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I’m a Computer Science major at the University of Houston with a passion for building technology that connects people, design, and business — with a growing focus on product management.

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Professional Journey

I bridge computer science, IT operations, and product thinking — with a business minor and a focus on reliable systems that scale.

🎓 Expected Graduation: 2027📚 CS + Business Administration (Minor)🧭 Focus: Product Management
  • University of Houston — B.S. Computer Science

    Minor: Business Administration · Expected 2027

    • Exploring systems & platform reliability; connecting CS fundamentals to real-world operations.
    • Building a product-minded approach—prioritizing user impact and measurable outcomes.
  • IT Operations Intern — KIPP Texas Public Schools

    May 2025 – Aug 2025

    • Deployed, repaired, and maintained 4,800+ laptops across 6 campuses for day-one readiness.
    • Standardized device prep & malware cleanup to improve reliability and reduce turnaround.
    • Partnered with IT to improve ticketing flows, device management, and asset tracking at scale.
  • Technical Skills & Tools

    Languages · Tools · Practices

    PythonC++HTML/CSSGit/GitHubVS CodeTicketing SystemsAsset Tracking
Professional — Benson Nguyen

Experience

Work that shipped real impact—surfaced with the key metrics first.

KIPP Texas Public Schools IT Operations Intern May 2025 – July 2025 Houston, TX
4,800
laptops deployed
6
campuses
200
devices restored
$70,000
cost avoided
6
teammates led
1,000+/wk
QC throughput
  • Fleet readiness at scale

    Coordinated deployment logistics and staged imaging to prepare 4,800 laptops across 6 campuses ahead of the school year.

  • Triage & turnaround

    Diagnosed and restored ~200 laptops—resolving hardware faults, OS issues, and configuration drift—avoiding ~$70k in replacement costs.

  • Lean QC pipeline

    Led a team of 6 to establish a high-throughput QA line that processed 1,000+ devices per week with consistent checks and sign-off.

  • Secure & compliant handoffs

    Executed resets, malware remediation, and account management to ensure clean, compliant devices and smooth first-day sign-ins.

  • Ops tooling

    Improved ticketing workflows and asset tracking so field teams had faster visibility into device status and next actions.

Projects

Python · NLP

Amazon Review Analyzer

Text-mining tool that surfaces sentiment and trends from Amazon laptop reviews to inform buying decisions.

  • Built a sentiment analyzer for Amazon laptop reviews.
  • Extracts insights and visualizes trends across products.
Pythonpandasmatplotlib
Mechanical Design · Automation

VEX Robotics Project

Competition robot focused on robust control logic, motion planning, and iterative mechanical design.

  • Programmed a competition robot with optimized motion.
  • C++ control logic, task sequencing, and design iteration.
C++RoboticsEngineering Design
Next.js · Tailwind CSS

Portfolio Website

Responsive portfolio built for speed and clarity—showcasing projects, experience, and case studies.

  • Modern UI with clear information architecture and smooth interactions.
  • Deployed with performance and accessibility in mind.
Next.jsTailwindCSS

Let’s Connect

Have a question, a project, or just want to say hello? I’m always open to thoughtful collaborations and good conversations.

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