Summer 2026
Cloud Platforms and Telematics Intern
Ford Motor Company
constcoder={name:'Connor Magnuson',skills:['Java', 'Kotlin', 'Python', 'C', 'C++', 'HTML', 'CSS', 'JavaScript', 'Verilog', 'Assembly', 'Svelte', 'React', 'Node.js', 'Express', 'Git', 'Bitbucket', 'Agile', 'Jira', 'AWS', 'Firebase', 'MongoDB', 'MQTT', 'Jenkins'],hardWorker:true,quickLearner:true,problemSolver:true,hireable:function() {return(this.hardWorker&&this.quickLearner&&this.problemSolver&&this.skills.length>=23);};};ABOUT ME
About Me
Hi, I'm Connor Magnuson, a computer science undergrad with a passion for building things that make a difference. I started coding when I was eight, and I've been hooked ever since. I'm known for staying focused, thinking clearly under pressure, and stepping up as a leader when it counts. I care deeply about treating people with respect and have always found purpose in volunteering and helping others.
Experience
Jan 2025 - Present
CS128 Senior Course Assistant
Grainger College of Engineering
Jun 2025 - Aug 2025
Android Software Engineering Intern
Midtronics
July 2024 - Aug 2024
Software Engineering Intern
RR1 Solutions
Apr 2024 - Aug 2024
Mathematics Instructor
Mathnasium of Rockford
Skills
PROJECTS
Cloud-Based Telemetry
constproject={name:'Illini Solar Car - Cloud-Based Telemetry System',tools: ['Java', 'Android Studio', 'React', 'Python', 'MQTT', 'DigitalOcean],myRole:Full Stack Developer,Description: Replacing the existing range-limited antenna telemetry system with a redundant, low-latency, cloud-based system. Streaming over 16,000 CAN messages per minute with local and cloud datalogging and >99% uptime. Supporting the system during competitions, allowing the team to track over 180 vital statistics in real-time.,};Food Pantry Bookkeeping
constproject={name:'Food Pantry Bookkeeping Software',tools: ['Svelte', 'HTML', 'Javascript', 'CSS', 'AWS', 'Firebase],myRole:Full Stack Developer,Description: Designed a secure customer check-in and reporting system used by volunteers to serve over 200 families monthly. Automated mandated report generation, reducing monthly reporting time from 3 hours to 3 seconds. Halved customer check-in time, improving service efficiency and increasing customer throughput.,};Race Results App
constproject={name:'Soap Box Derby Live Race Results App',tools: ['Svelte', 'HTML', 'Javascript', 'CSS', 'AWS],myRole:Full Stack Developer,Description: Co-developing and scaling a web app and custom timing platform to broadcast real-time race results across the U.S. Onboarding and mentoring 15+ race organizations, enabling thousands of spectators to follow events remotely.,};FIRST Robotics
constproject={name:'FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics',tools: ['Java', 'Android Studio],myRole:Java Developer,Description: Developed and continuously improved autonomous and remote control robot functionality. Collaborated with the mechanical and strategy teams to achieve 2nd place in the state finals two years in a row.,};Education
2024 - 2027
B.S. Computer Science
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2020 - 2024
High School Diploma
Rockford Christian High School
Research
keywords: [Debbugging, Teaching, Generative AI, LLM]
Media Mentions
1 year ago
Rockford Rotary Club Scholarship | WIFR
Received the 2024 Burdette Anderson Memorial Scholarship for community service.
2 years ago
Four Youth Volunteers Will Receive 2023 Soap Box Derby Service Awards | ISBD
Was one of four youth nationwide to receive the 2023 President's Youth Volunteer Service Award.
3 years ago
Rockford Christian Student's Test Score Puts Him Among Smartest in the World | WREX
Was one of the only 335 students worldwide to earn a perfect score on the 2021 AP Computer Science Principles Exam.
4 years ago
Rockford Christian High School Student Tests Among Best in the World | RR Star
Was one of the only 335 students worldwide to earn a perfect score on the 2021 AP Computer Science Principles Exam.