Summary
Kenechukwu Nwodo is a research-driven electrical and computer engineer with eight years of hands-on experience spanning network security research, hardware-electronics development, and applied computer vision. Currently a Graduate Research Assistant at Virginia Tech pursuing a PhD in Computer Engineering, he blends academic rigor with practical internships at Boeing and Kryptowire/Quokka where he delivered prototypes, PCB designs, and security-focused tooling. He has built everything from a 3D LIDAR positional system to Python/OpenCV pattern-detection software for a startup’s patented self-assembly process, boosting efficiency by 10%. Comfortable across firmware, hardware, and software stacks, he brings a curiosity for creative problem solving and a background in art and design that informs elegant, user-conscious technical solutions. Based in Virginia and trained at Rensselaer, he’s eager to translate research insights into deployable systems and collaborate on innovative projects.
8 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Computer Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Electrical Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Whitesands School
Leysin American School in Switzerland
French, English