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John Mentgen

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  • Scott Scholar | Class of 2026
  • Computer Engineering | Jazz Studies

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John recently interned at Garmin, where he developed low-level software to control hardware components of microcontrollers, creating efficient communication systems for Garmin products. Previously, he was a security engineering intern at Q-Net, where he debugged and wrote modules using Hardware Description Language for cybersecurity hardware. He's also worked at the Davis Global Center and UNMC, developing virtual and augmented reality tools to enhance medical education. At UNO, John is actively involved in HKN, an engineering honors society focused on supporting the ECEN department and promoting STEM in the community. He also serves as treasurer of the Comedy Club and regularly performs in a barbershop quartet, 4:3. Following graduation, John aims to pursue a career in semiconductor technology and computer architecture, advancing innovation in the design and fabrication of next-generation hardware systems.

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John recently interned at Garmin, where he developed low-level software to control hardware components of microcontrollers, creating efficient communication systems for Garmin products. Previously, he was a security engineering intern at Q-Net, where he debugged and wrote modules using Hardware Description Language for cybersecurity hardware. He's also worked at the Davis Global Center and UNMC, developing virtual and augmented reality tools to enhance medical education. At UNO, John is actively involved in HKN, an engineering honors society focused on supporting the ECEN department and promoting STEM in the community. He also serves as treasurer of the Comedy Club and regularly performs in a barbershop quartet, 4:3. Following graduation, John aims to pursue a career in semiconductor technology and computer architecture, advancing innovation in the design and fabrication of next-generation hardware systems.

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