Cloud Engineering Technology<\/a> student started building a navigation phone app for Dunwoody to help new students and visitors navigate the school. Just like in the real world, the project presented a number of unforeseen challenges and won\u2019t be solved before he graduates this May, but he\u2019ll be taking with him the lessons he\u2019s learned along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cMy capstone project has been the most difficult project so far,\u201d Hysjulien said. \u201cI\u2019ve been given full control to create something from the ground up. I\u2019ve enjoyed it the most because it has been the most challenging project yet. It is giving me the opportunity to learn a handful of new technologies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hysjulien always knew he wanted to go into the computer field, but it wasn\u2019t something he pursued directly out of high school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cA computer networking degree at Dunwoody has always been the plan ever since I was in high school,\u201d he said. \u201cI waited until I was ready to buckle down and take it seriously so I would do well.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That time came two years ago, when he enrolled in the Computer Networking Systems degree program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019ve always been around and enjoyed working with computers growing up so I developed a knack for it,\u201d Hysjulien said, adding that it was half-way through his first semester when he learned about the new Cloud Engineering Technology degree from Academic Director Julie McFadden. \u201cI knew almost immediately I wanted to switch majors but took a few days to weigh my options before making it official.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was a decision he never regretted \u2014 in a major he excelled at. Hysjulien was named the Academic Excellence Award recipient for the Computer Technology department and will graduate magna cum laude this May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cUndeterred by the initial apprehensions, Kjell immersed himself in the pursuit of mastery, dedicating himself to the arduous task of acquiring new skills and knowledge,\u201d McFadden said. \u201cHis tenacity and tireless work ethic propelled him to unprecedented heights, as he quietly surpassed benchmarks and set new standards for academic excellence within the inaugural cloud engineering cohort.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Hysjulien, being able to directly apply what he was learning in the classroom to a real-world problem helped him develop his skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019ve really appreciated the hands-on learning approach at Dunwoody,\u201d he said. \u201cBeing able to apply what we learn in real-world scenarios has not only solidified my understanding of complex concepts but also boosted my confidence in my skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a place where I\u2019ve grown academically and personally, and where I\u2019ve been equipped with the tools to succeed in my field. I\u2019d like to express my gratitude to the faculty and my peers at Dunwoody for their support and inspiration.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the reasons he was drawn to Dunwoody was the hands-on approach to learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019ve always learned best working with my hands,\u201d Hysjulien said. \u201cI enjoy taking things apart in order to learn how everything works together. [Dunwoody is] a great choice if you want a practical, hands-on education that prepares you for the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During his two years in the program, Hysjulien said he\u2019s also learned the importance of teamwork, continuous learning, and adapting to new technologies. They were lessons his parents have also reinforced. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMy parents are my biggest inspiration,\u201d he said. \u201cMy Mom, Liz Hysjulien, showed me the value of hard work and perseverance. My Dad, Steve Hysjulien, has always been this industry and has been incredibly supportive throughout my education.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And when he\u2019s not developing a new app, Hysjulien stays busy exploring new technologies, working on personal programming projects, and staying active outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All of that hard work is starting to pay off, and Hysjulien wants to use his degree to work on innovative cloud computing solutions that can make a difference in the tech industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019m excited about the endless possibilities and the impact I can make,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Academic Excellence Award: Kjell Hysjulien, Cloud Engineering Technology, A.A.S. Anyone navigating the Dunwoody College campus for the first time understands that it can be a little challenging. The century-old building at 818 Dunwoody Boulevard is filled with hallways and stairways that don\u2019t always lead where you think they should. For Kjell Hysjulien, this challenge became […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":7146,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[363,178],"tags":[448],"class_list":["post-7144","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-academic-excellence-award","category-student-news","tag-cloud-engineering-technology"],"yoast_head":"\n
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