California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
B.S. Computer Engineering - Expected 2028
Resume
Brian Li
Computer engineering student focused on embedded systems, hardware/software interfaces, backend workflows, and practical debugging.
Education
Experience
Systems Engineer Intern
Booz Allen HamiltonSystems engineering at enterprise scale - bridging hardware constraints and software architecture in defense and government technology programs.
Information Technology Assistant
Cal Poly ITSHands-on technical support across campus infrastructure. Closed 200+ Jira tickets while troubleshooting systems directly with users who need technology to just work.
Software Developer
Hack4Impact Cal PolyBuilt backend systems for Operation Surf - a nonprofit coordinating 600 volunteers. Designed access-aware CRUD operations, API workflows, and permission structures using MongoDB and Next.js.
Projects
ReBalance
A balance feedback system using FSR sensors and Web Serial updates to turn noisy pressure data into a readable correction cue.
This project appears under Projects on my resume.
Read the full ReBalance case studySpontus
A college sports sponsorship marketplace built around verified teams, verified sponsors, structured listings, and application workflows.
This project appears under Projects on my resume.
Read the full Spontus case studyFlip That Digit
A Basys3 game built around OTTER MCU constraints, seven-segment output, and precise debounce/release handling.
This project appears under Projects on my resume.
Read the full Flip That Digit case studyOperation Surf
Backend and data workflows for nonprofit operations supporting volunteer coordination, access-aware CRUD, and API-driven workflows.
This project appears under Projects on my resume.
Read the full Operation Surf case studySkills
Languages
Frameworks & Tools
Hardware & Embedded
Design & Other