Luis Y. Hernandez

Luis Y. Hernandez

luisy-eng.github.io

luisy@hawaii.edu

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Luis Hernandez

Honolulu, Hawaii USA

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Interests

Software Engineering , Digital Logic & Embedded Systems , Game Development , Machine Learning , Web Development , Renewable Energy

Skills

Programming & Markup language: C, C++, Python, C#, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Bash, MATLAB, SystemVerilog

Software Development and Frameworks: Unity, Git, GitHub, LaTeX, Markdown, Visual Studio, EDAPlayground, Vivado

Operating Systems and Tools: macOS, Windows, FPGA (Vivado)

Game Development: Unity, C#, Game Design, Project Management, Team Leadership

Digital Logic and Embedded Systems: Verilog, VHDL, Digital Logic, FPGA Design, Hardware Simulation, Circuit Design

Media and Content Creation: Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Video Editing (Adobe After Effects)

Miscellaneous: Dance Instruction (Salsa, Bachata), Movement Analysis, Performance Choreography, Public Speaking, Training, Team Leadership, Cross-Cultural Communication

Education

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Bachelor of Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering

  • Digital Logic
  • Microcontrollers
  • Signal Processing
  • Computer Architecture
  • Embedded Systems
  • Data Structures
  • Machine Learning

2021 - 2025

Kapiolani Community College

Associate in Science, Natural Science, Engineering

  • Physics
  • Calculus
  • Computer Programming
  • Circuit Analysis

2018 - 2024

United States Coast Guard

Certification, Military Training and Certifications

  • Maritime Law Enforcement Specialist 'A' School
  • Radiation Detection Level 1 and 2
  • Boarding Officer School
  • WCPFC Fisheries Enforcement Course
  • Spanish-to-English Interpreter Qualification
  • Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Training
  • Operational Security Training
  • First Responder Emergency Prevention
  • CPR and Red Cross Training

2009 - 2021

Work

Marine Enforcement Specialist (ME3), Full-time, United States Coast Guard

Marine Safety, Security, and Law Enforcement

  • Conducted maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, and security operations as a Boarding Officer and Small Boat Crew Member.
  • Managed and maintained law enforcement and damage control equipment, including 40 Cal Bow Gunner systems and radiation detection gear.
  • Served as the main Spanish-English interpreter during Operation Martillo in Colombia, facilitating joint training with Colombian Coast Guard.
  • Qualified in radiation detection (Levels 1 and 2), small boat operations, and tactical boarding procedures.
  • Oversaw equipment procurement, inventory management, and personnel training for unit readiness.
  • Participated in international law enforcement missions, including WCPFC boardings in Palau and Guam.

2009 - 2021

Dance Instructor, Part-time, Linda Melodia Dance Company and Infinity Movement Studio

Dance Instruction and Performance Coaching

  • Taught Salsa and Bachata to students of all skill levels, focusing on technique, social dancing, musicality, and performance.
  • Developed and implemented structured lesson plans to improve student movement quality and stage presence.
  • Led group classes and private lessons, providing personalized feedback to accelerate student progress.
  • Choreographed routines for showcases, competitions, and social events.

2018 - 2020

Activities

Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity

www.habitat.org/

Assisted at strengthening homes for elderly.

  • Cleaned up and assisted in tiling roofs.

2013 - 2015

Associate Board Chair, IEEE UH Manoa

  • Associate Board Chair, IEEE Student Branch, 2024-2025

2024 - Present

Awards

Coast Guard Achievement Medal, US Coast Guard

A medal awarded by the Coast Guard for Achieving a safe transfer and rescue of over 1,500 Cubans stranded in open waters.

2013

References

Available upon request