About me

People, places, and moments that keep me curious.

A visual introduction to the family, friends, travel, and experiences behind the engineering work.

Connor Hohlen smiling for a portrait Connor outdoors during his senior photo session Connor dressed up near a scenic lake Connor celebrating graduation with a friend Connor spending time with family Friends enjoying a Nebraska game day Connor and a friend celebrating New Year’s Eve Connor relaxing outdoors at sunset Connor with family after a musical performance Connor and a friend dressed for a formal event Mountain scenery in Colorado Connor enjoying time outdoors while fishing
Engineering mindset

Build first. Measure honestly. Improve deliberately.

I learn best when I can connect theory to a working result: tracing a hardware fault, validating a data path, refining a mobile interaction, or simplifying a system so someone else can use it confidently.

Why Computer Engineering

I have always enjoyed taking technology apart, understanding how its pieces communicate, and putting it back together in a more useful form. Computer Engineering gives me a way to work across that complete path—from electronics and embedded hardware to software, interfaces, and connected services.

Current interests

  • Embedded systems and firmware
  • Mobile products connected to real-world data
  • Electronics and hardware integration
  • Testing, validation, and technical troubleshooting

How I work

  • Understand the existing system and constraints
  • Break the problem into observable pieces
  • Test with real inputs, hardware, or user flows
  • Document what changed and what remains uncertain
Career direction

Looking for work where hardware and software meet.

I am especially interested in entry-level opportunities involving embedded systems, firmware, computer hardware, electronics, systems integration, validation, controls, or software development.

I expect to graduate from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in May 2027 and am seeking full-time opportunities beginning in May or June 2027.

What I bring

01
Hands-on project experience across mobile software and electronics.
02
Professional IT support and troubleshooting experience.
03
Clear communication with technical and nontechnical users.
Outside engineering

Staying active and building for fun.

Outside class and project work, I enjoy fitness, flying and improving FPV drones, disc golf, fishing, and exploring new technology. These interests keep me curious, patient, and comfortable learning through repetition.

Connor’s custom FPV drone during assembly
Hands-on electronics and FPV systems are a favorite way to learn.
Custom FPV drone flying over a field
Testing the finished build in a clear outdoor area.
Next step

See the work behind the résumé.

Explore the projects that best represent how I approach software, hardware, testing, and systems integration.