Nathan Vogel
ICS Student at University of Hawaii at Manoa | Expected Graduation: December 2026
Interests
Featured Projects
Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery
Next.js restaurant website featuring hero sections, customer reviews carousel, interactive maps, and social media integration.
Club Oven Lovin
Next.js + Prisma app for browsing, reviewing, and favoriting toaster-oven recipes with vendor ingredient management.
Windchill Calculator
Wind chill calculation tool with interactive input.
Featured Essays
Software Engineering Journey
Software engineering is such a dynamic intersection of problem-solving, creativity, and technological innovation...
The Art of Smart Questions
In the world of software development, the ability to communicate effectively and ask questions intelligently can make the difference...
Coding Standards and Development Best Practices
Coding standards are much more than a set of guidelines for code formatting; they are the building blocks of clean, maintainable software...
Reflecting on Software Engineering
A reflection on configuration management, coding standards, and UI frameworks and how these software engineering foundations...
Professional Experience
Student Developer
University of Hawaii at Manoa
August 2023 - Present
- ✓ Developing web applications using JavaScript and HTML/CSS
- ✓ Collaborating with team members using Git version control
- ✓ Implementing responsive design principles
Lead Lifeguard
City of Temecula
2019 - 2022
- ✓ Managed personnel and coordinated team scheduling to ensure adequate coverage and compliance with safety protocols
- ✓ Observed recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations
- ✓ Performed pool tests, recorded results, and adjusted chemical levels to meet safety standards
- ✓ Maintained First Aid and CPR proficiency to provide optimal support to individuals in distress