**Persona: Alex "Techie" Nguyen**  
Alex is a second-year student in computer engineering at the University of Waterloo. With a passion for innovation and a knack for technology, Alex has always been drawn to the latest advancements in engineering. Hailing from a small town, they are determined to embrace the university's resources and opportunities. In their free time, Alex enjoys tinkering with gadgets and discussing the latest trends in nanotechnology, hoping to combine their interests in both fields for a future career.