Kenneth de Guzman

VICEROY Scholar |B.S CS Graduate from UH Mānoa | Interim Secret Clearance

Aloha! I am a B.S Computer Science graduate from the University of Hawaii at Mānoa with a background in full-stack development. I'm passionate in developing software solutions to solve problems for improving ease of use and eager to meaningfully contribute to mission-critical objectives.

Interests: Software Engineering, Web Development, Information Technology (IT), Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Game Design

Projects

WfInstances Browser 2025

During my final semester as an undergraduate at UH Mānoa, I worked with a partner on implementing a usage report modal to the WfInstances Browser. It displays a comprehensive view of the web application's most used features by fetching collected user data.

Agile Project Management Full-Stack Development Docker Python TypeScript IPInfo Geolocation

Kālā Forecast 2025

Our team and I created a web application for Spire Hawaii LLP to replace their Excel-based financial sustainability model with a user-friendly integrated platform. It stores historical financial data and uses relevant variables to create a future financial forecast and trending analysis.

Agile Project Management Full-Stack Development Fiscal Sustainability Model JavaScript

Toaster Eats! 2024

Our team and I created a web application that allows busy college students to navigate tasty meal options tailored to their constraints with time and budget. It provides users with a platform for creating and sharing recipes, with the support of nearby vendors.

Agile Project Management Recipe Navigation Web Development JavaScript

A 2D Platformer using Scratch 2018

Our team and I developed a simple platformer using Scratch - a block-based visual programming language. The objective of the game is to traverse levels by reaching healthy foods while avoiding unhealthy meal options and other obstacles.

Scratch MIT Game Development Block-Based Programming Intro to CS

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Essays

A Retrospective Outlook II

14 May 2025

A Fresh PerspectiveMy final semester at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa has come to an end. Though busy, stressful, and overwhelming, the general takeaways I had during this time felt gratifying and exhilarating. It provided me with valuable experiences and insights...

Agile Project Management Issue-Driven Project Management (IDPM) Full-Stack Development JavaScript

A Retrospective Outlook

05 May 2024

A New BranchAn eventful semester during the spring of 2024 at UH Mānoa has lamentably ended, but not without its merits. In retrospect, this time has markedly provided me with a fundamental view of and allowed me to take one major step...

Software Engineering Agile Project Management Issue-Driven Project Management (IDPM) Design Patterns

The Pattern Playbook

24 Apr 2024

An Architectural BlueprintDesign patterns are not just a set of guidelines for structuring code. They are a useful tool for solving recurring problems in software development. They provide a template - a set of guidelines for structuring code for many purposes. Much...

Design Patterns Software Development

Boots on the Ground!

21 Feb 2024

An Essential StructureUI frameworks are a foundational tool for front-end web development as it helps streamline the process of designing responsive and visually appealing websites. As with most applications, being efficient is an important aspect since we want more time to think...

Bootstrap HTML CSS UI Frameworks

Are Coding Standards Necessary?

07 Feb 2024

A Divisive StandpointCoding standards are a double-edged sword. For some, they offer a sense of conformity for better readability and consistency across different programs. To others, these guidelines are like a thorn on their side. In my opinion, using ESLint on IntelliJ...

ESLint IntelliJ Coding Standards

A Fork in the Road

25 Jan 2024

Moving Onward?Growing up, I had plenty of hobbies - drawing, writing stories, playing basketball and games competitively among several things. More often than not, I put effort into practicing and getting better at each of these pastimes. It became a cycle...

Learning Discipline Effort

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