About Me

Ralph Jonathan

I am a 4th-Year Electrical Engineering student deeply invested in the intersection of traditional power systems and modern automation. My goal is to synthesize hardware reliability with computational efficiency.

Beyond academic theory, my projects reflect a practical approach to problem-solving—whether through C++ algorithm design, harmonic mitigation simulations, or creating bespoke 3D-printed mechanical parts.

Technical Specialties

My Journey

2017 — Age 14

First Spark of Coding & Game Dev

Discovered a passion for programming with the dream of becoming a game developer. Without owning a laptop, I borrowed my sister's computer, pushing through the steep learning curve of YouTube tutorials. Through trial and error, I built small projects and mini-games in the Unity engine, mastering C# scripting. Since this was in a pre-AI era, every line was pure coding know-how, which instilled a deep understanding of software architecture, data structures, and how programs operate under the hood.

2019 — Age 16

Building the First Custom PC

Achieved a major personal milestone by building my first custom PC. This hands-on experience sparked a deep interest in hardware, components, assembly, Windows operating systems, BIOS configurations, and low-level software. Armed with a dedicated system, I began exploring more serious software tools, picking up new technical skills, and building various utility programs and software experiments.

2022 — Age 18

Electrical Engineering & Control Systems

Enrolled in Electrical Engineering to dive deeper into the physical foundations of technology. In my Feedback Control Systems course, I built an inverted pendulum control prototype powered by an Arduino Uno. This was my first time bridging the gap where hardware meets software—transitioning from pure software experimentation to physical control feedback loops, which completely snowballed my engineering path.

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2025 — Age 21

3D Printing Entrepreneur & Home Lab

Launched a custom 3D printing business to bootstrap and self-fund my ambitious (and often expensive) engineering projects. The revenue fueled my hands-on research and hardware acquisitions. In the same year, I pivoted my interest towards building a robust home lab, diving deep into IT infrastructure, server setups, virtualization, and complex network configurations to support my automated systems.

2026 — Age 22

Electrical Engineering Graduation

Completing my formal education with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, graduating by the end of this month. Ready to bring my combined expertise in feedback control systems, embedded firmware, networking infrastructure, and software architecture to solve next-generation engineering challenges.