Zack Lown

Student

I am studying for a B.S. in Computer Engineering in the Department of Engineering at the University of Hawaii. I expect to graduate in Spring, 2026.


Interests: IOT computing & programming, Artifical Inteligence, Photography, Camping, Scuba Diving


Projects

Home Server 2026

I'm working on a full-stack website as well and self-hosting a number of projects on a dedicated server

Linux Web Design Docker DNS Nginx Networking

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AIAA Fixed Wing Drone Junior Project 2025

Lead software developer for the AIAA Fixed wing drong pilot x96 project

Ardupilot Hardware Wireless Communication

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Door Opener 2021

I wrote custom code and made custom parts to prevent me from getting locked out of my dorm room

Robotics Arduino C++ -CAD & 3D Printing

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Essays

Reflection of UI frameworks

25 Feb 2026

Managing Complexity in Modern Web Design Through UI Frameworks User interface frameworks are often underestimated by beginners who see them as a cosmetic layer placed on top of HTML and CSS. In practice, they introduce an abstraction layer that reshapes...

UI HTML Learning

Reflect on Coding Standards

11 Feb 2026

Coding standards are often dismissed as superficial formatting rules, but I see them as one of the most effective tools for improving software quality. Strong standards create consistency, reduce ambiguity, and make large codebases easier to read and maintain. I...

Reflection Learning

Smart Questions, Good Answers

28 Jan 2026

Communication is a core skill in software engineering, and the ability to ask effective technical questions is a critical part of that skill set. Eric S. Raymond’s essay “How To Ask Questions The Smart Way” emphasizes that well-formed questions are...

Smart Questions StackOverflow

First Impressions of TypeScript and Athletic Software Engineering

25 Jan 2026

First Impressions of TypeScript and Athletic Software Engineering Coming into this module, I had no prior experience with TypeScript, but I did have a background in Python, C++, and Java. One of the most immediately appealing aspects of TypeScript was...

Typescript Learning

The Future... and my interests in it

22 Jan 2026

Building Reliable Systems That Interact With the Real World My interest in software engineering is centered on autonomous systems and highly robust IoT devices, particularly those that must operate reliably in real-world and safety-critical environments. I am most engaged when...

Software Engineering Learning