Hello, I'm
Kieran Egan
Master's student at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Previously researched FPGA applications for quantum information processing at the University of Kansas.
About me
Background
Born and raised in St. Louis, I attended Metro Academic and Classical High School, earning both an IB and a high school diploma. I completed my undergraduate degree in computer engineering at the University of Kansas, and I'm now a Master's student at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
As an undergrad I spent two year in the KU Advanced, Reconfigurable, and Quantum Computing (KUARQ) Research Group under Dr. Esam El-Araby, working on FPGA applications for quantum information processing.
Outside the lab I enjoy soccer, running, reading, going on walks with my girlfriend Iris, and exploring Kansas City. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to connect!
Academia
Research
Currently pursuing my Master's degree at UW–Madison, where my research expands into new directions in computing and engineering. Details to come as the program progresses.
Worked under Dr. Esam El-Araby in the KU Advanced, Reconfigurable, and Quantum Computing (KUARQ) Research Group. Focused on FPGA architectures for quantum information processing — bridging reconfigurable hardware with near-term quantum algorithms.
Industry
Experience
- Working as a software engineering intern at Garmin International in the Outdoor segment.
- Established a Jenkins-based automated testing process that integrates comprehensive unit tests, triggered automatically through Garmin's version control system.
- Developed a new Bluetooth feature using C++ and C.
- Collaborated with the low-level camera team to develop embedded software for dash and backup cameras, including pairing drivers for the Garmin dēzl DualView.
CV
Experience
Personal