SU23 People

Program participants! These talented interns are making things happen.

 

Scrum Masters

 

 

 

Name: Sailor Alfonzo

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Cognitive Science with a specialization in Machine Learning and Neural Computation

Minor: Computer Science

Short Bio: Hello everyone! My name is Sailor and I’m entering my second year at UCSD (Sixth College). I’m currently a Project Manager Intern for my amazing team of developer interns, the  teaRaBytes. I’m personally passionate about curating innovative technology that can be used to help individuals who are overlooked in society (especially veterans). In my free time, I love to do aerial silks and complete escape rooms with my friends. I hope to take my technical knowledge from my academic coursework and my outside leadership experience to effectively run my own startup one day.

 

 

Name: Gemma Luengo-Woods

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Cognitive Science with a specialization in Machine Learning and Neural Computation

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-luengo-woods/

Short Bio: Hi everyone, I’m Gemma Luengo-Woods! I’m entering my final year at UCSD as a cognitive science student and am currently a Project Manager Intern here at the San Diego Supercomputer Center. As a community college transfer student with a background in computer science, I really enjoyed bringing in my outreach leadership experience to foster a welcoming environment where my devs are encouraged to tackle complicated problems and continue learning every day. In my free time, you can find me sitting at the piano, playing Legend of Zelda, or crocheting with friends. I love to meet new people so please feel free to reach out!

 

 

Name: Akanksha Pandey

School: UCSD

Major: Computer Science

Short Bio:  Hello! I’m Akanksha, a rising senior at UCSD! At this program, I was a project manager intern and I love practicing leadership, as well as building on my technical knowledge in software. I’m greatly interested in research, specifically in machine learning/AI and how they interact with society-  in fact, I will be doing my master’s at UCSD next year on this topic!  I’ve previously researched NLP and CS Education, and plan on using my technical research knowledge and management experience to be a software leader. 

Name: Ruby Rios Ramirez

School: University of California San Diego

Major: Cognitive Science specializing in Neuroscience

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ruby-r-23247b13b

Short Bio: Hello, my name is Ruby Rios Ramirez and I am a graduating senior. As a project manager intern, I got the opportunity to expand my skills in leadership, software, and problem solving which I am very thankful for. I plan to pursue a career in the tech industry that allows me to integrate my knowledge of neuroscience with tech development. In my free time I enjoy going to the beach, playing video games, and listening to music on my walks.

 

 

 

Name: Mrinaal Sayal

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Business Economics

Minor: Finance

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mrinaalsayal

Short Bio: Hi, my name is Mrinaal and I am a junior majoring in Business Economics and intending a minor in Finance. I am the Project manager for The Shock Factor, the team that developed a website named CourseHub that allows students to plan their classes with ease. I love to sing and listen to music which ranges from pop to R&B soul as well as hip hop, and I am into cinematic art. In addition, I’m a part of the UCSD speech and debate team and an active member of the ‘Women In Business’ club on campus !

 

 

Name: Ella Tung

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Computer Science 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ella-tung-940052201/

Short Bio: Hi, all! I’m Ella Tung and I’m the project manager in team Bulbasquad. From a young age I’ve been drawn to computers and technology. While my journey has led me to studying computer science, I’ve discovered that coding, though valuable, isn’t where my real passion resides. Instead, I am far more excited by the profound impact that computational advancements have in amplifying human creativity. Female leaders like Mira Murati inspire me, and I’m super grateful to be given the opportunity to hone my leadership skills as a project manager in our summer program with my talented developers. All that being said, please connect with me on LinkedIn!

 

Developers

 

 

Name: Alex Atienza

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Computer Science

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-atienza/

Short Bio: I am an incoming second year student majoring in Computer Science. I am quite passionate about dance and video editing. I love 2000s R&B.

 

 

Name: Bryce Beeson

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Short Bio: Hi ! My name is Bryce Beeson, I am going into my fourth year at UCSD as an Electrical and Computer Engineering student. For this internship, I am currently a product owner and developer for my team The Shock Factor. Our team is working on creating a website that will make life more convenient for university life. CourseHub, our product, seeks to make that chaotic school just that bit more organized. I enjoy reading and playing games whether that be virtual with friends or competing in sports in real life. I hope to bring these interests into my work life as I make my way further into this career!

 

Name: Rachel Chau

School: UCSD

Major: Computer Science

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Name: Joshua Chen

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Computer Science

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuachen4/

Short Bio: Hi my name is Joshua Chen and I am an intern developer at San Diego Super Computing 2023 Summer Internship Program. For my developer role, I mainly focus on the design and front-end aspects of our app. I am from Alhambra, California. In my free time, I like to eat, play volleyball/basketball/ping pong, and watch Tiktok/Netflix. Feel free to check out my LinkedIn and message me if you want to talk about anything from sports to kdrama to leetcode.

 

Name: Philip Chi

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Cognitive Science w/ Specialization in Machine Learning & Neural Computation

Minor: Computer Science

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yu-hsuan-philip-chi-1716a5240/

Short Bio: Hi, I’m Philip, an incoming fourth year student at UCSD. I am the product owner and I worked as a designer and a backend developer for the team. My work mainly focuses on designing the wireframe and mockup of the product on Figma in the early stages, and creating and maintaining the database and building the rest API in the later stages. My interests include gaming, watching movies, and skateboarding. Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn!

Name: Cewen Chi

School: University of California San Diego

Major: Applied Math/Political science

Minor: Computer science

Short Bio: Could call me Chevis. I'm a fourth year sixth college student. I love snowboarding.I’m also good at Billiards, tennis and swimming! For the game, I’m a super fan of League of Legends, The Forest, and CS:GO.

 

Name: Steven Dominic Sahar

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Data Science

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevensahar/

Short Bio: Hello! I am a rising senior at the Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute. Throughout this program, I took on the role of a full-stack developer, mainly working with Express.js and React Native. I love to cook, try new foods, and am a big Twice stan.

 

 

 

Name: Joshua Guiman

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Mathematics-Computer Science

Minor: Cognitive Science

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaguiman/

Short Bio: Hello there! I’m Josh, a UCSD graduate from the San Francisco Bay Area. You’ve probably run into me if you were involved in school clubs like Kaibigang Pilipin@ or Japanese Student Association. For this internship at SDSC, I worked as a backend developer, build master and even did some UX research for the Shock Factor (my team). As of right now, I’m aspiring to be a software engineer and designer. In my free time, I recently picked up playing the One Piece Trading Card Game, surfing, boxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I also like going to EDM, KPOP, and Asian Hip Hop concerts.

 

 

 

Name: Weiyu Hu

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Computer Science

Short Bio: I study computer science and have experiences with software engineering and machine learning. And after immersing myself in healthcare robotics for a quarter and gaining valuable experience from various labs and projects, I have discovered a deep passion for this field. I really enjoyed talking to stakeholders to get to know them and gather ideas to build technologies that could potentially help them. In particular, I am very interested in the integration of computer vision and healthcare robots.

 

Name: Allen Keng

School: University of California San Diego

Major: Computer Engineering (ECE)

Short Bio: Heyo. I am Allen and a rising third-year. I enjoy learning and working with both hardware and software, henceforth being in the ECE department. I am a big Minecraft and Terraria enthusiast and play League as well. I occasionally learn hip hop, pop, or other genres of dance whenever I get the chance. I also really love the superhero, the Flash. 

 

Name: William Kim

School: UCSD

Major: Cognitive Science: Machine Learning and Neural Computation

Minor: Computer Science

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-kim-810684221/ 

Short Bio: Hello! I’m Will and I’m the build master for Team Boston Tea Party. I am also a proud member of ACM AI and VGDC here on campus, trying to make a difference in the community with other amazing people. In my free time, I tend to partake in digital art, programming, anime, video games, and piano. I’m very proud of what I’ve managed to achieve in this internship and I couldn’t have done it without my teammates. 

Name: Bryan Lee

School: UCSD 

Major: Math-Computer Science

Short Bio: Hi! My name is Bryan Lee and I am a third-year Math-Computer Science major at UCSD. In my free time, I love playing basketball, video games, and eating good food with my friends! My foods are ramen and pho, and I spend most of my time on the weekends in the Convoy area. Outside of school, I play volleyball for the UCSD Men’s Club Volleyball team, and participate in intramural sports whenever I can.

 

 

Name: Stephanie Li

School: UCSD

Major: Computer Science

Minor: Computational Social Science

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-li-261aa021b/

Short Bio: Hi, I'm Stephanie! I am an incoming second year computer science student at UCSD. I am interested in the intersection of computer and social sciences, and love to create art in my free time!

 

 

Name: Benjamin Liang

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Mathematics-Computer Science

Minor: Data Science

Short Bio: I am an upcoming third year at UCSD mainly interested in Software Engineering, AI/ ML, and Big Data. On my free time I like playing sports, video games, and gymming.

Name: Nathan Lin

School: Dougherty Valley High School

Short Bio: I’m a high school senior looking at majoring in computer science. I enjoy singing and listening to chill rnb, krnb, and kpop. 

 

Name: Margaret Luo

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Math & Computer Science / Cognitive Science w/ Specialization in Machine Learning & Neural Computation

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-luo-b30170240/

Short Bio: Hello! I’m Margaret, a backend developer for Bulbasquad. Throughout development I focused on setting up our web server, building the API and maintaining the two as ideas sparked along the way. My interests and hobbies include photography, cinematography, accompanying my own vocals and visiting art museums on free days. The main form of exercise I participate in is evening walks (the UCSD campus is wonderful for that). And I have an undying passion for anything in the mystery genre (novels, documentaries, movies, tv shows, anime, literally anything). Feel free to connect through LinkedIn!

 

 

 

Name: Sebastian Mejia

School: University of California San Diego

Major: Mathematics - Computer Science

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-m/

Short Bio: Hi! I'm Sebastian and I am an incoming fourth-year who recently became a Math - CS major, as I discovered my passion for programming and team-based collaboration. Outside of the classroom, I like hanging out with my friends, playing pickleball, hiking, and playing video games! My favorite games are Mother 3, Terraria, and Final Fantasy IX. También hablo español! 🇺🇾 🇨🇴

 

Name: Raj Nawal

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Computer Engineering

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/rajnawal

Short Bio: I am Raj, and I am the buildmaster and a backend developer for The Sixpacks. I am an incoming second year Computer Engineering major in Warren College. In my free time, I like to go to the gym, play poker, and hang out with friends. I am interested in becoming more skilled at surfing, so if you are looking for a surfing buddy reach out to me. Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn.

Name: Tram Nguyen

School: University of California San Diego

Major: Data Science

Short Bio: I'm an incoming fourth-year Data Science major. I enjoy doing yoga, reading Japanese mystery novels, listening to indie pop and watching films.

 

Name: Valerie Nguyen

School: UCSD

Major: Computer Science

Short Bio: Hi everyone! My name is Valerie and I’m a rising junior at UC San Diego. I’ve taken an interest in software engineering but I still enjoy expanding my knowledge and exploring new things to figure out what else I might have an interest in. In my free time, I love to hang out with my friends and family and play badminton!

 

 

Name: Helena Phamová

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Computer Engineering

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hphamova/

Short Bio: Hi! I'm Helena, hailing from the beautiful city of Prague, Czech Republic. I'm an incoming sophomore at UCSD and a software developer intern for the San Diego Supercomputer Center for Summer 2023. In my free time, I like to pursue visual arts, spin tracks as a DJ, and grow continuously as a street dancer. Aside from all the creativity, I'm also passionate about computer hardware and building PCs. Speaking of which, I've got this cool project lined up for the fall—I'm diving into crafting my very own mechanical keyboard!

 

 

Name: Jenny Quach

School: University of California San Diego

Major: Computer Science

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyquach11/

Short Bio: Hello~ I’m Jenny Quach. I’m a rising junior at UCSD. I enjoy coding and have been trying many aspects of Computer Science including AI/ML, web development, ios development and recently game development! I’m always excited to learn new things. In my free time, I like to do DIY and watch movies (anime, kdrama, netflix shows,... I watch almost anything lol).

 

Name: Nate del Rosario

School: University of California, San Diego & Berkeley (during this summer!)

Major: Data Science

Minor: Cognitive Science

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natdosan

Short Bio: Hey everyone! I’m Nate, a Backend Developer focusing on the Machine Learning Infrastructure for the app as well as anything related to the Data side. Outside of school, I really enjoy cooking, jazz, fashion, mystery / sci-fi movies, as well as k-dramas & animes. After the SDSC internship I plan to travel before going back to UCSD. 

Name: Aidan Rosen

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Computer Science

Minor: Math

Short Bio: I love to try new things and, after searching for projects at SDSC, this internship fell into my lap on Handshake. I want to build projects that matter and serve others.

 

 

Name: Jordan Ruggles

School: UCSD

Major: Mathematics - Computer Science

Minor: Dance

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jordanruggles

Short Bio: Entering my junior year at UCSD, my experiences can be described as a grab-bag, trying something new to see what I truly enjoy. I’ve taken an interest in teaching during my time as a tutor but I still want to explore opportunities in other areas of computer science. In my spare time, I enjoy playing video games and experimenting with glitches and exploits to learn more about software and game design.

Name: John San

School: California State University, Los Angeles 

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Short Bio: Embracing the role of a Frontend Developer, I've navigated through the crossroads of creativity and technology, honing my proficiency in crafting impactful user interfaces. This experience has not only refined my technical prowess in React, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML while also equipping me with the proficiency to navigate GitLab and GitHub for streamlined version control and collaborative coding but has also strengthened my teamwork and design-to-development abilities. Most importantly, it has provided a platform to collaborate with diverse talents, serving as a catalyst for collective success.

 

Name: Olivia Simonds

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: CogSci with a specialization in Design and Interaction

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/osimonds

Short Bio: Hi Im Olivia, an incoming senior at UCSD pursuing a degree in CogSci. I have been focusing on implementing interactive UI pages for the frontend development of the Meal Planner application we have been working on. When I am able, I devote my free time to composing music on the guitar and piano, reading, film photography, and creating art with mediums such as charcoal and oil pastels. Feel free to reach out to me through my Linkedn profile if you have any shared interests or would like to get to know me further!

Name: Wenhua Tang

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Data Science

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wenhua-tang-01678527b/

Short Bio: Hello! I'm Wenhua. I am an incoming third year at UC San Diego studying Data Science. I hope to become a software developer in the future. During my free time, I enjoy playing video games and cooking.

 

 

Name: Bryan Tran

School: UCSD 

Major: Computer science

Short Bio: Entering my last quarter at UCSD. I’ve taken a greater interest in the computer science fields of AI (such as Machine learning and Deep learning) and Cybersecurity. 

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Thanh Trinh

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Computer Engineering

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thanh-nghiep-trinh-329373245/

Short Bio: Hi, I'm Thanh, currently pursuing a major in Computer Engineering. I've been a member of the Bulbasquad team during my internship at SDSC. My primary focus has been on frontend implementation. I've been responsible for maintaining effective communication between frontend and backend developers, ensuring a smooth connection between the two. Additionally, I've had the opportunity to contribute to the design of UI pages. During my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends, watching movies, and traveling. Moreover, I have a strong interest in cybersecurity, and I'm dedicating a significant amount of time to studying this field. Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn if you'd like to connect and learn more about my experiences and interests

 

 

 

Name: Zander Vilaysane

School: University of California, San Diego 

Major: Computer Science 

Minor: Design

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zandervilaysane/ 

Short Bio: Hi hi! I’m Zander, an incoming third-year undergraduate at UC San Diego. With my work as a front-end developer and designer in the Bulbasquad team, I primarily focused on the UI mock-up and implementation of static pages for our meal planner application. My interests and hobbies revolve around architecture, gardening, thrifting, and cafe-hopping! If you have any shared interests or would like to get to know me further, you can connect with me through LinkedIn!

Name: David Wang

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Computer Engineering

Short Bio: Hi! I'm a rising sophomore majoring in computer engineering at UCSD. I'm interested in how signal processing and machine learning can work together, and I hope to work in neural engineering someday. In my free time, I like to swim and play water polo.

 

 

 

Name: Zhizhen Yu

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Computer Engineering

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/averi-zhizhen-yu-89b2861b9

Short Bio: Hi, everyone! I'm Zhizhen Yu, a third-year Computer Engineering major at UCSD. I've had the opportunity to intern as a developer at the San Diego Supercomputing Center, where I delved deep into the world of high-performance computing. Passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology, I'm always eager to learn and collaborate on innovative projects. Connect with me on LinkedIn to chat or collaborate!

 

 

Name: Evan Zhou

School: UCSD

Major: Math-CS

Minor: Computer Engineering

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ehzhou413/

Short Bio: Hi! I'm a rising third year student at UCSD studying Math-CS and Computer Engineering. I’m the product owner for my team and mainly work with React Native, making user facing elements of our app. In my free time, you'll probably find me playing video games or listening to music. 

 

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Program Admins

Name: Jenny Nguyen

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Computer Science

Minor: Business

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-nguyen756/

Short Bio: Hi everyone! My name is Jenny Nguyen and I’m the Intern Program Manager at the San Diego Supercomputer Center, Research Data Services Division. I manage all our interns and help run our annual summer developer program. I’m also an incoming fourth year at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) majoring in computer science and minoring in business. In my free time, I stream Valorant on Twitch and try new foods with my friends and family. I love meeting and connecting with new people, feel free to check out my LinkedIn above!

 

Program Leader

 

Name: Ryan Nakashima - not the AP writer!

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Cognitive Science w/Specialization in Neuroscience; Management Science Minor

Job: Research Services Manager of the Research Data Services division of the San Diego Supercomputer Center at UC San Diego

Short Bio: Father of two great girls. Husband to one great wife. Worked with many great people to make video games. Now working with a great research computing and storage team to help great researchers do great things.