Thomas Nix
Creator • Homelab • Student
About Me
I'm Thomas Nix, a student currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics at Berry College, with plans to continue my education at Georgia Tech in order to earn a degree in Aerospace Engineering. My goal is to combine strong engineering fundamentals with modern software development to solve complex, real-world problems.
Alongside my engineering studies, I've developed a passion for software engineering, full-stack web development, systems administration, and networking. I enjoy building projects from the ground up; whether that's developing responsive web applications, managing Linux servers, designing backend systems, or architecting reliable infrastructure.
I believe the best technology comes from understanding both how systems work and how people interact with them. I enjoy refining the details, learning new technologies, and creating solutions that are not only functional, but intuitive, reliable, and thoughtfully designed.
Interests
Mountain Biking
Trail rides and the occasional wipeout.
Taekwondo
Forms, sparring, and a lot of muscle memory.
Education
Berry College
Bachelor of Science • Applied Physics
Location
Mount Berry, Georgia
Dates
Expected Graduation • May 2028
Relevant Coursework
Harlaxton College
Study Abroad Program
Location
Grantham, England
Dates
Fall 2025
Semester abroad focused on expanding cultural awareness, international collaboration, and academic growth while continuing coursework toward my Applied Physics and Aerospace Engineering degrees.
Experience
Summary
Joined KCAB as an Event Assistant and was promoted to Event Manager after one semester. Following a semester studying abroad at the beginning of my Sophomore year, I returned to lead the planning and execution of campus-wide events while coordinating student teams, collaborating with campus organizations, and ensuring successful event operations.
Responsibilities
- Planned and executed campus-wide events from initial planning through setup, operation, and teardown.
- Led planning meetings, delegated responsibilities, and coordinated event timelines with student staff.
- Managed large-scale event budgets while optimizing vendor spending to consistently finish under budget.
- Collaborated with campus organizations, faculty, vendors, and student organizations to create engaging campus experiences.
- Managed event logistics, volunteer coordination, scheduling, and on-site operations during live events.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations by solving logistical and operational challenges in real time.
Technologies & Skills
Summary
Supported restaurant operations in a high-volume environment while working as both Busser and Expediter. Developed strong communication, multitasking, and leadership skills while training new employees and coordinating between front and back of house teams.
Responsibilities
- Maintained efficient dining room operations and guest satisfaction.
- Coordinated communication between servers and kitchen staff.
- Managed multiple orders simultaneously while ensuring plating accuracy.
- Trained new employees in both bussing and expediting responsibilities.
Technologies & Skills
Summary
Diagnosed, repaired, and serviced bicycles while assisting customers with technical issues and maintenance recommendations in a fast-paced retail environment.
Responsibilities
- Performed tune-ups and repairs.
- Diagnosed drivetrain, brake, and wheel component issues.
- Communicated repair recommendations clearly with customers.
- Maintained high standards for safety and quality control.
Technologies & Skills
Skills & Certificates
Skills
Frontend
Backend
Infrastructure / DevOps
Systems & Networking
Engineering & Tools
Soft Skills
Languages
Certifications
Engineering
SOLIDWORKS Design Associate (CSWA)
Dassault Systèmes
Received • 2026
In Progress
Nothing in progress right now.
Planned
SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP)
Microsoft Python Development Professional Certificate
Microsoft SQL Server Professional Certificate
Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
Featured Projects
Portal API
Modular Backend Automation Platform
PortalAPI is a self-hosted backend platform that lets organizations configure business automation such as, form intake, validation, file uploads, and multi-channel notifications, through YAML rather than custom code per client. It's built around a Core/Module/Client/Portal/Workflow architecture, with a production-grade Forms module as the reference implementation and future modules (Slack, CRM, billing) planned to inherit the same routing and delivery system for free.
Technologies
Contact
Get In Touch
I'm always happy to talk about software, infrastructure, engineering, or a project you have in mind. Whether you're hiring, looking for someone to build something with, or just want to compare notes on a homelab setup, I'd genuinely like to hear about it. The quickest way to reach me is email, and I read everything that comes in, but any of the links below will get to me just as well if you'd rather start somewhere else.
Availability
Open to Internships
Software, systems, and engineering roles.
Open to Collaboration
Side projects, homelab builds, and open source.
Response Time
Usually within a couple of days.