Owen Hardy

Aspiring Technical Writer with a strong foundation in clear communication, analytical thinking, and explaining complex systems. Recent Philosophy graduate from UC Davis, I am pivoting into technical documentation by combining rigorous academic writing skills with hands-on computer science experience.

My technical writing portfolio includes in-depth documents on computer architecture and amortized analysis, demonstrating my ability to break down sophisticated technical concepts into clear, accessible explanations. Passionate about bridging deep technical understanding with effective communication, I am eager to contribute to forward-thinking teams building cutting-edge technology in AI, systems engineering, and innovative software platforms.

University of California, San Diego: Data Structures & Algorithms | In Progress

• Deepening practical mastery of core data structures and algorithms through UCSD’s rigorous 6-course specialization.
• Exploring advanced structures including priority queues, d-way heaps, graphs, and their real-world applications.
• Developing strong skills in algorithmic problem-solving, time/space complexity analysis, and translating theoretical concepts into efficient code.

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem: Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris | 05/2026

• Built a complete, functional computer from the ground up starting with only NAND gates, gaining deep insight into how hardware and software layers interact.
• Designed and implemented core hardware components including combinational logic, ALU, RAM, and a single-cycle CPU.

University of Michigan: Python For Everybody | 03/2026

• Learned the fundamentals of programming in Python and the utilization of data structures, network applications, databases, and data visualization.
• Developed skills in object-oriented programming, reading and writing data with XML and JSON, and database building in SQLite.

Board Infinity: Introduction to Technical Writing | 02/2026

• Learned about the fundamentals of technical writing, principles of effective document design, how to use Git & GitHub for technical documentation, and how to compose various technical documents (i.e. user manuals, technical proposals, API documentation).