 Kim attended public schools throughout his K-12 education graduating a semester early from high school.Having won a scholarship to Johns Hopkins University, Kim earned his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and computer science in three years.During his seven-year stint in the U.S. Navy, Kim also earned a master's degree in technical management from Johns Hopkins University, and, after returning to civilian life, earned a Ph.D. in reliability engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park – in only two years and while working full-time.