I'm Nic Ung

UBC Computer Science Student | Homelabbing Enthusiast | Embedded Systems Developer

I'm passionate about homelabbing, server infrastructure, and embedded systems development. My other hobbies I enjoy include cars, 3D printing/modelling, and cooking. Currently seeking opportunities in DevOps, Embedded System Development, or other SWE roles.

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Projects

A showcase of my projects

Oil Pressure Gauge

A oil pressure gauge designed to use a budget friendly development board and other componenets. It is designed to be easily adapted to many use cases. This is done with readable code and clear definitions of sensor and UI settings. This allows for usage of many sensors for many purposes with the onboard ADC.

ESP32

C++

LVGL

PlatformIO

Circuit Design

Product Development

3D Printing

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Google Calendar Discord Bot

A discord bot that syncs discord server events with a shared google calendar via the Google Calendar web API. Used to help organize plans with my friend group. Hosted on docker on my homelab.

Python

Web APIs

Docker

Code

Just Parry

A fighting game prototype built with a custom engine in C++ with a focus on responsiveness. My significant contributions includes leading scrums, low level polling logic, code reviews and documentation. Built with guidance from UBC Course CPSC 427: Video Game Programming.

C++

OpenGL

GLSL

Git

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Emote Discord Bot

A simple discord bot that automatically takes flagged images and turns them into an emote. Runs within docker on my homelab.

Python

Web APIs

Docker

Code

Board's Snapboard

Recreated and manufactured an unintrusive filtering circuit for 3.3v potentiometer based joysticks to prevent overshooting the centre.

KiCad

PCB Manufacturing

Code

Skills

My technical expertise in DevOps, embedded systems, and software development

DevOps & Infrastructure

Building and maintaining scalable infrastructure

Docker & Kubernetes
Linux System Administration
Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure)
Unraid
TrueNAS
OPNSense

Embedded Systems

Developing for resource-constrained devices

Microcontroller Programming (Arduino, ESP32, RP2040)
Real-time Operating Systems
Sensor Integration
Low-level C/C++
PCB Design Basics

Software Development

Creating robust and efficient applications

Python
C/C++
Java
JavaScript
Dart
OpenGL
GLSL
Bash Scripting
Version Control (Git)

Networking

Designing and securing networks

Network Architecture
Firewalls & VPNs
DNS Management
VLAN Configuration
Network Monitoring
Troubleshooting

Command Line & Automation

Streamlining workflows and processes

Shell Scripting
Task Automation
Cron Jobs
Text Processing
System Monitoring
Process Management

Experience

My professional journey and relevant experience

IT Advisor/Code Sensei

Code Ninjas

June 2024 - Current

Architected and deployed local storage server with remote access emphasizing reliability and cost effectiveness. Additionally, provided live instruction for microcontrollers, AI Training, Lua and other Computer Science fundamentals.

Lua

Scratch

Unity

TrueNAS

Networking

Developer/President

UBC Esports Association

June 2020 - April 2025

Helped with development of a custom station management webapp for our PC Cafe. This entailed code reviews and pair programming sessions. Additionally, I led a large collegiate club with over 100 executives and 600 members with a focus on community building. Worked collaboratively with high profile organizations including Memory Express and Canucks Sports & Entertainment.

Leadership

React

NextJS

SQL

Community Collaboration

Fintech Business Intern

Bastion

June 2023 - September 2023

Collaborated with IT and Software Engineers to create systems that maintain critical nationwide financial systems and enable internal operations to continue.

Git

Documentation

Infrastructure Archeitecture

Code Review

Self-Employed

Board's Boards

June 2020 - March 2022

Founded and operated a small business selling and installing controller modifications that included custom designed PCBs, 3D printed components and simple reverse engineering.

Circuit Design

KiCad

Teensy

Arduino

Product Development

C/C++

Education & Certifications

My academic background and professional certifications

B.Sc in Computer Science

University of British Columbia

2020 - 2026 (Expected)

Focusing on software engineering, distributed computing, game development

Relevant Coursework:

Operating Systems

Computer Networks

Distributed Systems

Database Management

Software Engineering

Game Development