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Nathan Hogg

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nathan@nathanhogg.com:~/portfolio

# Passionate about applying software engineering to solve real-world problems in various realms.

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Loyola University Chicago

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Minor in Statistics

Aug. 2023 - May 2027

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Medical Physics Research

Neural Network Architecture

Bioinformatics & Data Analysis

Back-End Development

# I'm a computer science student with a passion for applying cutting-edge technology to solve meaningful problems. My work spans AI research in the medical field, where I develop neural networks for medical imaging, to bioinformatics, where I create tools for mass spectrometry data analysis. I also enjoy building back-end systems and sharing my knowledge through my blog, Mechanical Inclination.

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Flexible Load Optimized Proxy (FLOP)
May 2025 – Present
Work in progress proxy server to practice distributed systems and load balancing. Aims to optimize resource usage and improve performance for web applications.

# Key Highlights:

  • Building a distributed proxy server with Java
  • Implementing load balancing algorithms
  • Using Docker for containerization and deployment

# Technologies:

Java
Spring Boot
Docker
Link
MoodMate
May 2025 – June 2025
Full-stack mental wellness application offering AI-driven insights and suggestions based on user journal entries, addressing the challenge of inaccessible therapy.

# Key Highlights:

  • Designed backend using FastAPI and MLflow
  • Integrated BERT text classification model for emotion extraction
  • Leveraged Google's Gemini API for personalized insights

# Technologies:

Python
FastAPI
MLflow
PyTorch
BERT
Gemini API
Link
PlantPals
April 2025
Interactive AI chatbot that educates children about plant care by role-playing as a Tamagotchi-like plant companion. Built during WildHacks hackathon at Northwestern University.

# Key Highlights:

  • Lead Back-End Developer at 24-hour hackathon
  • Engineered data pipeline from Raspberry Pi Pico to FastAPI backend
  • Integrated Google's Gemini API with prompt engineering
  • Successfully transitioned from SpringBoot to FastAPI under time pressure

# Technologies:

Python
FastAPI
Gemini API
Node.js
Raspberry Pi
MicroPython
Link
Medical Physics Research
May 2025 – Aug. 2025
Developing a novel neural network architecture to remove Megavoltage (MV) scatter artifacts from medical diagnostic images, advancing markerless tumor tracking research.

# Key Highlights:

  • 1 of 8 recipients of funded summer research fellowship
  • Novel neural network architecture development
  • Advancing markerless tumor tracking research
  • Improving radiotherapy accuracy through clearer visualization

# Technologies:

Python
PyTorch
OpenCV
Neural Networks
Mechanical Inclination
Feb. 2021 – Present
Personal blog and social media presence reviewing pens, pencils, stationary goods, and technology projects. Building a community around quality tools and craftsmanship.

# Key Highlights:

  • 150+ combined followers across YouTube, Substack, and Instagram
  • Consistent content creation for 4+ years
  • Reviews of stationary goods and technology projects
  • Video production and editing skills

# Technologies:

Content Creation
Video Production
Social Media
Link
Statistical Analysis of Water Quality in Argentina
Mar. 2025 – May 2025
Final project for STAT 303 at Loyola University Chicago, investigating environmental factors impacting river water quality using SAS.

# Key Highlights:

  • Analyzed water quality metrics in Argentina using SAS
  • Identified dissolved oxygen as the most significant factor
  • Collaborated on paper investigating environmental data trends

# Technologies:

SAS
Regression Analysis
Statistical Analysis
Boolean Books
Jan. 2024 – May 2024
Command-line library management system built in Java for COMP 170 at Loyola. Handles media checkouts, returns, and user management.

# Key Highlights:

  • Built full-featured media management system
  • Implemented both content and patron subsystems
  • Used MySQL for persistent storage

# Technologies:

Java
MySQL
CLI Applications
E-Commerce Fraud Analysis using R
Jan. 2024 – May 2024
Data science project analyzing fraudulent e-commerce transactions using real-world data from Kaggle.

# Key Highlights:

  • Used Kaggle dataset of fraudulent transactions
  • Performed exploratory and statistical analysis in R
  • Visualized fraud patterns with ggplot2
  • Published project output and source code online

# Technologies:

R
ggplot2
Data Analysis
Link
Optimal Launch Conditions for Small-Scale Satellites
Jan. 2022 – May 2022
Undergraduate research project using MATLAB to model ideal satellite launch conditions based on physical and meteorological constraints.

# Key Highlights:

  • Built GUI app to model satellite launch parameters
  • Used MATLAB Mapping Toolbox and Meteomatics API
  • Presented at two research conferences at WKU

# Technologies:

MATLAB
Symbolic Math Toolbox
App Designer
Physics

cat experience.log

Medical Physics Researcher

May 2025 – Aug. 2025

Loyola University Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center

Maywood, IL

Developing neural network architectures for medical image processing and tumor tracking research.

Software Engineering Intern

May 2024 – Aug. 2024

Bitsource LLC

Pikeville, KY

Developed hardware and software solutions for sidewalk crack detection and severity analysis.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Jun. 2022 – Present

Moseley Bioinformatics Lab, University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

Developing analytical tools for Fourier transform mass spectrometry data distortion removal.

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$ programming_languages.list
Java
Python
R
MATLAB
C
$ developer_tools.list
Git
VS Code
PyCharm
IntelliJ
Eclipse
Vim
Azure DevOps
$ libraries_& frameworks.list
Pandas
NumPy
Matplotlib
SciPy
OpenCV
PyTorch
FastAPI
MLflow
$ interests.list
Machine Learning
Bioinformatics
High Performance Computing
Data Analysis
Industrial Technology

tail -f blog.log

# Thoughts on technology, research, and the tools that make our work better.

$ Welcome to My Blog

An introduction to my personal blog where I'll share thoughts on technology, research, and the tools that make our work better.

Aug 6, 2025
2 min read
#introduction
#blog
#technology
Welcome to My Blog

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Mechanical Inclination
My personal blog where I review pens, pencils, stationary goods, and share technology projects.

150+ followers across YouTube, Substack, and Instagram

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# I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities, research collaborations, or just connecting with fellow tech enthusiasts.

nathanhogg1224@gmail.com