/
SU22 People

SU22 People

Program participants! These talented interns are making things happen.

 

Scrum Masters

Name: Bryan Cha

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Business Economics

Minor: Data Science

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-cha-0753b6198

Short Bio: Hello! My name is Bryan Cha who is majoring in Business Economics and minoring in Data Science. I love studying about stocks and investment, and I’ve been trading stocks since 3rd grade. I recently got to take a data science class and fell in love with the subject. I want to find an intersection of Economics and Data Science for my career. I love playing beach volleyball, listening to music, and petting cats even though I am allergic to them.

Name: Emily Lam

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Business Economics

Minor: Computational Social Science

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-h-l

Short Bio: Being a project manager has broadened my horizons between the intersectionality of business in technology. This role has sharpened my analytical and  team management skills; most importantly- has given the opportunity to serve a talented team of developers.

Name: Kelly Luu

School:  University of California, San Diego

Major: Data Science

Minor: Business

Short Bio: I am a rising junior at UC San Diego interested in product management, data analytics, and machine learning. In my free time, I enjoy going to the beach, trying new activities, and petting animals.

Name: Luming Jin

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Joint Mathematics-Economics

Minor: Accounting

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/luming-jin-253003205

Short Bio: I’m an incoming third year at UCSD majoring in econ-math. I’m interested in applying analytical and problem-solving skills to provide actionable solutions and build products from scratch. In my free time, I love hiking, traveling and playing Go.

 

Name: Mia Jerphagnon

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Business Economics

Minor: Data Science

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mia-jerphagnon/

Short Bio: Bonjour! My name is Mia and I am a rising sophomore, proud Wibbie of UCSD’s Women in Business, and a paddler on the UCSD Dragon Boat team.  Because I have many passions, I hope to dedicate my energy in pursuit of a colorful career involving entrepreneurship, economic/business analysis, and creative writing. In addition to opening a chain of Asian cuisine/boba drive-through restaurants, I hope to write and publish a book series. I know my journey won't be easy, but as I have learned from my volunteering/work positions over the years, every experience is a learning opportunity for growth.

 

Name: Priscilla Hui

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Data Science

Minor: Business

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/priscilla-hui-4000

Short Bio: Hi, my name is Priscilla, and I am a rising junior. In my free time, I enjoy making smoothies, airfrying everything, and trying new restaurants. My passions lie in project management and event planning, and ultimately using my problem-solving skills to create products. 

 

Developers

Name: Akar Singh

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Computer Engineering

Short Bio: Hey yall, I'm a fourth year Comp Eng student at UCSD. I've always found myself drawn to building practical tools/interfaces and right now I'm mainly focused on exploring technical and organization tools to develop software efficiently. Some of my other academic interests lie in cybersecurity, scripting/automation, and quantum computing. In my spare time I like to catch up/binge on manga and shows.

 

Name: Alejandro Martinez

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Computer Engineering

Short Bio: I'm an incoming third-year student at UCSD passionate about computer architecture and anything that involves working with hardware, but I'm currently broadening my horizons and exploring other fields. I enjoy reading in my free time (and sometimes in my not-so-free time).

Name: Alexander Tahan

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Computer Science

Short Bio: I am an incoming second year at UC San Diego studying Computer Science. I’m interested in AI and machine learning, and am aiming to be a software developer in the future. In my free time, I like riding my bike!

Name: Andrew Phan

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Computer Science

Short Bio: Hey! I’m a rising junior at UCSD studying Computer Engineering. My hobbies include gaming, browsing online, and hiking. I aspire to become a software engineer in big tech.

 

Name: Aneesha Ramaswamy

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Computer Science

Minor: Studio Arts

Short Bio: I am an incoming fourth year at UCSD and am interested in computer graphics and machine learning. Some of my hobbies are watercolor painting, piano, and hiking.

Name: Caleb Li

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Math-Computer Science

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/li-caleb/

Short Bio: Hi! I’m a rising sophomore at UCSD studying Mathematics and Computer Science. I’m interested in tech, gaming & software and aspire to work in the tech industry. Being a developer at SDSC has taught me full stack development, as I become well versed int he frontend through React.js and the backend through Django. In the meantime, I like to explore the beautiful beaches of California on a skateboard or bike.

Name: Calista Lee

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Mathematics-Computer Science

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

Short Bio: I am an incoming second year at UCSD. I am interested in being a software engineer and want to explore machine learning. Some of my other interests include trying to learn how to crochet and going on boba runs.

Name: Celine Zhao

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Math CS and Data Science

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celine-zhao-97108a168/

Short Bio: Hope to become a full stack engineer.

Name: [Chin] Tan Ma

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Computer Science

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chin-tan-ma/

Short Bio: I will be a second-year looking to break into the tech field! Always excited to try new experiences like this.

Name: Deondre Garcia

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Economics

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deondre-garcia/

Short Bio: Recently graduated from UCSD. Intended on going into a career in finance but just recently discovered a newfound interest in computer science. Looking to explore career options in finance, programming, or some intersection of both!

Name: Duy Vu

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Mathematics/Computer Science

Short Bio: I am an incoming fourth-year student at UC San Diego. I enjoy doing Machine Learning and Data Science by using scientific methods and algorithmic systems to analyze and extract the data’s meaning, then applying it to applications. In my free time, I love playing classical music, cooking, and playing video games with friends.

Name: Eduardo Ramirez Torres

School: University of California, Los Angeles

Major: Computer Engineering

Short Bio: Rising 4th year student developing rocket electronic systems and testing rocket telemetry. I love playing video games, airsoft sports, watching anime and listening to electronic music.

Name: Elie Mubarka

School: University of California, San Diego

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

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

Short Bio: I’m a fourth year transfer at UCSD who enjoys hiking, taking astrophotography, flying drones, and drinking organic Yerba mate in the morning. I have moved about 8 times in my life, and I get excited over everything because life is so exciting!

Name: Evelyn Tat

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Human Biology (Pre-Med)

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

Short Bio: Evelyn is an incoming 4th year in the Biology Department at UCSD. Although her main career goal is to become a physician, her interests lie in using technology to augment healthcare and improving overall quality of life for everyone.

Name: Hanley Yu

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Cognitive Science Design and Interaction

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

Short Bio: Product designer incorporating lessons in cognitive science to create better human-centered designs.

Name: Jacob Bolano

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Computer Engineering

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

Short Bio: I am a rising junior at UC San Diego from the Bay Area. I am interested in software engineering and entrepreneurship. I am involved in UCSD’s Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and Kaibigang Pilipin@ (KP). In my free time, I love to hang out with friends and shoot film photography.

Name: Jack Multani

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Computer Engineering

Short Bio: Hey everyone! I'm Jack and I'm a Software Engineer Intern at the San Diego Supercomputer Center! I mostly work on creating algorithm for features of my team's app but occasionally work with the UI designers to establish a connection between the front-end and back-end components of our app! As a third year Computer Engineer major, I look forward to further exploring San Diego with my friends while participating in club activities or hackathons to gain more experience within CS.

Name: Jin Kim

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Computer Science

Short Bio: I’m an incoming junior interested in making web applications using ASP.NET or Node.js and tackling system design questions. Other than coding, I enjoy playing tennis with friends and going out for boba runs.

Name: Jiting Shen

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Computer Science

Short Bio: Jiting Shen is a Math-CS major at UC San Diego with a passion for Computer Graphics, XR, and anything involving Alice and Bob.

Although Jiting is still mostly on the player/user end in the XR world, he aspires to one day develop, or enable others to develop awesome XR games and platforms for everyone to enjoy

The probability of Jiting playing Japanese Mahjong converges toward 1 as his free time increases

 

Name: John Chou

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Computer Science

Minor: Business Economics

Short Bio: My name is John and I'm a third year CS major at UCSD. In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball and collecting playing cards! I love turtles.

Name: LingYu Chen

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Computer Engineering

Short Bio: I am a transfer student from LA county and working towards my Computer engineering degree here at UCSD. I am involved in UCSD's esports program and competed in collegiate tournaments. During my free time I love to hangout with friends, play soccer and badminton.

Name: Madeline Tat

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Psychology

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/madeline-t2

Short Bio: I am an incoming third year majoring in Psychology. I am interested in minoring in data science or computational social science and hope to pursue a career that combines psychology and data science. In my free time, I enjoy doing nail art, learning Japanese, and playing the piano.

Name: Marcus Casillas

School: San Diego State University

Major: Computer Science

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-casillas-5802871b8

Short Bio: I'm an incoming fourth year at San Diego State University. I have an interest in artificial intelligence, astronomy, and the growing field of technology. After graduating I plan on furthering my education at UC San Diego. When I'm not working though I enjoy watching anime, playing video games, going to the gym, and making music.

Name: Mei Man Teng Lam

School: University of California, San Diego

Major:  Math C.S.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mei-man-teng-29a256234

Short Bio: Hi my name is Mei and I am originally from Mexico. In my spare time, you can find me journaling, at the gym, or meal prepping. I recently got into product development and I’ve enjoyed the process of brainstorming and seeing our video game idea come to fruition. Can’t wait to be involved in more opportunities where I can learn and collaborate with others!

Name: Nicholas Wenzhou Lyu

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Data Science

Short Bio: Hi, I am an incoming third year data science student at UCSD. I like programming and making films.

Name: Ruby Do

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Interdisciplinary Computing and the Arts

Minor: Computer Science

Short Bio: I am a fourth year ICAM major at UCSD. I am interested in design and web development, and my hobbies include making music, doing makeup, and traveling to new places with my family and friends!

Name: Saman Khadivar

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Computer Science

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

Short Bio: I love coding and solving problems! especially the ones which have no solution. I am currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer science, and I have been part of more than 5 research team projects in the same field. Always been passionate to learn and go the extra mile.

Name: Sizhe (Chris) Fan

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Cognitive Science, Specialized in Machine Learning and Neural Computation

Minor: Computer Science

Short Bio: 22 year old, like web development, going to master in data science.

Name: Stephen Rabin

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Cognitive Science

Short Bio: I am an incoming fourth year at the University of California, San Diego. I like to spend my free time cooking in the kitchen, at the movies, and/or spending time with friends and family. I am a self-proclaimed food and technology nerd, I enjoy reading comic books, and I love to laugh (even at my own jokes). I hope to eventually have a career in the technology industry, working at an ambitious company with exciting people.

Name: Tejasvin Mukesh

School:  University of California, San Diego

Major: Computer Science

Minor: Business

Short Bio: I am an incoming fourth year majoring in Computer Science. I am interested in Software Development and Computer Vision. I play badminton and love to go on walks on the beach.

Name: Terin Ambat

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Data Science

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terin-ambat-0a2a55179/

Short Bio:  I am an incoming third year student at UC San Diego. I am interested in becoming a software engineer in the tech industry and hope to expand my knowledge of industry standard practices throughout this program. In my free time, I like to play video games, watch anime, and play violin.

Name: Thomas Lo

School: University of California, Riverside

Major: Mechanical Engineer

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-lo-47a398209/

Short Bio: I enjoy home audio systems and cars and I want to build a race car one day.

Name: Wei Ji Chen

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Computer Science

Minor: Math

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wei-ji-chen

Short Bio: Hello, my name is Wei Ji! I'm a rising junior CS major passionate about artificial intelligence, visual computing, and robotics. At UCSD, I'm involved in ACM as the AI Committee's Event Lead and I’m looking to join a research lab for the upcoming year. Currently, I'm interning as a developer at SDSC building an educational investment game on a team. Outside of school, I enjoy animated films, rock-climbing, and reading.

Name: Weixiang Zhao

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Math CS

Short Bio: I think therefore I am.

Name: Zafeer Syed

School: University of California, San Diego

Major: Data Science

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

Short Bio: Hi, I’m Zafeer and I'm an incoming third year Data Science student at UCSD. I love to mess around and work with technology. I enjoy programming, because it allows me to express and develop my problem solving skills, while constantly learning new technologies and practices. Some areas I am particularly interested in exploring include software development, cloud computing, databases and data management, and machine learning. I hope to eventually pursue a career in software engineering after graduating. So far, my experience with SDSC has given me a great understanding of the agile workflow and has improved my collaboration skills greatly!

 

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.

 

Related content