Well done Wildcats!!
Department of Computer Science Faculty and Staff would like to congratulate and recognize our amazing students and new ALUMNI!
We wish you the best on your future endeavors. Keep in touch with your CS Family!
Students listed below provided their post-graduation plans and recognition/shout-out to family and friends. We will continue to update when we receive additional submissions.
SPRING and SUMMER 2023 Graduates
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Ali Alnemer
BS in Computer Science
After Graduation: Still looking and exploring the market.
"Very thankful and grateful for mom, dad, and whole family. Love y’all."
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Rafeed Arian
BS in Computer Science
Minor in Electrical & Computer Engineering
Minor in Information, Science, Technology & Arts
After Graduation: I'm planning on going to grad school and possibly picking up a job alongside.
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Michael Arroyo
BS in Computer Science
After Graduation: I plan on taking a year off from school and work to explore what the world has to give and to celebrate the work that I have put in to this amazing accomplishment.
"I want to thank my family and all of my friends that I have made throughout my time at UofA for the support and love that they have given me throughout my journey! You've pushed me to be the best that I can be and without your support, I wouldn't be the man I am today!"
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Adi Banerjee
BS in Computer Science
Minor in Statistics and Data Science
After Graduation: I will be working with Amazon in Seattle as an SDE. I plan to get a PhD in a few years time after getting some industry experience.
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Jacob Barner
BS in Computer Science
Minor in Business Administration
After Graduation: Still looking for a job so no plans yet.
"It took a little bit longer than expected with many bumps along the way but I finally made it. Thank you to my amazing friends and family that helped me get to this point. Now all I need is a job."
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Elsie Bold
BS in Computer Science
Minor in Statistics and Data Science
After Graduation: I will be working as a Cloud Engineer for The University of Arizona in Tucson.
"I want to thank my amazing family for all the support! Special thanks to my wonderful daughter Ichko, who is my true motivation for achieving this accomplishment."
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Edward Botterbusch
BA in Computer Science
Minor in Business Administration
After Graduation: I'm going to be doing some much anticipated traveling and enjoy life to the fullest!!
"I want to thank my entire family and all my amazing friends. You guys were incredibly supportive these last 4 years and I wouldn't be here without you guys. Thanks for Keeping The Dopamine High!!"
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Chris Brinkley
BS in Computer Science
After Graduation: I have a few things lined up but nothing in stone yet.
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Mauricio Brooks
BS in Computer Science
Minor in Mathematics
After Graduation: Planning to go to grad school.
"Shoutout Mom, Dad, Marcelo, and Alicia"
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Jacob Chambers
BS in Computer Science
Minor in Electrical & Computer Engineering
Minor in Statistics and Data Science
After Graduation: I'm moving to Seattle in July to start a software engineering role with Amazon!
"Thank you to my family and my friends for all of their support!"
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Carson Chapman
BS in Computer Science
Minor in Game Design & Development
After Graduation: I am going to grad school here under the AzSecure CyberSecurity program in pursuit of a Masters in MIS. Over the summer, I plan to hop on an opportunity provided to me as an incoming AzSecure student and become an instructor for the AZ Cyber Bootcamp program, teaching high school students and teachers everything about cybersecurity.
"I want to thank the friends and family I've made these four years for being alongside me. I would also like to thank my parents for supporting the best decision I have made in my life and I hope to make them proud!"
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Kyle Clements
BS in Computer Science
After Graduation: I am going to pursue a career as a software engineer.
"I would like to thank my family and friends for being my biggest supporters. I am grateful for everything they have done for me and I would not be where I am today without them."
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Martin Cox
BS in Computer Science
After Graduation: Working as software engineer for Rincon Research.
"Only took 20 years! I really came to see my CSC 372 students graduate. Proud of all of you!"
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Raul Davila
BS in Computer Science
Minor in Information, Science, Technology and the Arts
After Graduation: I will be working as a Software Engineer for Raytheon in Tucson.
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Tony De Anda
BA in Computer Science
Minor in Studio Art
After Graduation: I will be taking a break from school and be doing research.
"I'd like to thank my family, both blood and new. To all that supported me, I couldn't have done it without you. Much love, from the bottom of my heart."
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Grace Driskill
BS in Computer Science
Minor in Mathematics
After Graduation: In the fall, I will be starting a Masters in Computational Science and Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology.
"Mom, Dad, Sean, David, Buster and Brigid... thanks for all the love and support!"
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Joey Enslen
BS in Computer Science
Minor in Information Science & eSociety
After Graduation: I will be starting a career with Zeta Global as Project Manager for the Data Cloud. I'm super excited to start establishing myself in the world and pursuing my passions while traveling for work.
"To my inspiring sister, April, and my darling mother, Stacy, thanks for encouraging me to stop skipping classes. Without you two I definitely wouldn't be walking across the stage today."
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Kevin Falconett
BA in Computer Science
BA in Linguistics, Linguistics and Languages Emphasis
Minor in Spanish
After Graduation: Working as a Software Engineer for Deloitte in Gilbert.
"Thank you to my family, friends, Stack Overflow, and YouTube. I would have not made it this far without all of you. And of course, let's not forget the countless cups of coffee and late-night snacks that kept me going through the all-nighters."
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John Fourchy
BS in Computer Science
After Graduation: I will be working for General Motors as a software engineer in Chandler.
"I would like to thank my parents for all the support they have given me throughout my academic career! I have had a wonderful experience at the U of A and I am grateful for all the friends I made along the way."
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Giulia Ghidoli
BA in Computer Science
Minor in Spanish
After Graduation: I will be working for Ascending Node Technologies and continue with the work I have done for my internship with the Aspera Space Mission (NASA-funded, through Steward Observatory).
“The more you know, the more you know you don’t know” -Aristotle
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Sara Grimes
BS in Computer Science
After Graduation: I will be a Software Engineer at ICR in Tucson.
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Brandon Good
BS in Computer Science
BS in Neuroscience & Cognitive Science with a Neurobiology Emphasis
Minor in Biochemistry
After Graduation: Software Engineer at Rincon Research Corporation.
"Thank you so much to my mom, dad, older sibling, close friends, and my dog for pushing me every day!"
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Gerry Guardiola
BS in Computer Science
Minor in Information, Science, Technology & Arts
After Graduation: Potentially transfer to a full-time position at my current internship, but I have a much-needed vacation inbound and other opportunities to consider first.
"To Mom, Dad, all my family, and friends who've supported throughout the years, I would never have gotten here without you, thank you."
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Aliyah Hernandez
BS in Computer Science
Minor in Information, Science, Technology & Arts
After Graduation: Raytheon, here I come!
"Thank you to my family, friends, and the teachers along the way who helped me get to where I am. I could not have done it without your support."
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Kailai Huang
BS in Computer Science
BS in Mathematics, Computer Science Emphasis
After Graduation: I plan do a job or internship first and go to a grad school later.
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Caroline Hyland
BS in Computer Science
BA in Spanish
Minor in World Literature
Minor in Molecular & Cellular Biology
After Graduation: Caroline will be traveling to Taiwan as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant before returning to the University of Arizona to pursue a doctorate in Computer Science.
"I want to thank my parents for all of the love and support they have given me my entire life. I would not be here without them, and I am so grateful for everything they have done for me!"
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Varshit Jain
MS in Computer Science
After Graduation: Excited to work in software development.
"Thank you, Mom and Dad, for your unwavering love and support, I wouldn't be here without you!"
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Hazel Kaplan
BS in Computer Science
BS in Game Design & Developments
After Graduation: Hazel will be working here in Tucson at Raytheon Technologies. After taking a semester off, Hazel also intends on pursuing graduate school for Computer Science.
"I would like to thank my friends for going on this journey together with me, for being there for each other through thick and thin, and for being the reason I can call Tucson home. I cannot wait to see what the future has in store for us!"
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Shreyas Khandekar
BS in Computer Science
BSBA in Management Information Systems
After Graduation: Full time job with HPE in San Jose
"Where there is righteousness in the heart, there is beauty in the character. When there is beauty in the character, there is harmony in the home. When there is harmony in the home, there is order in the nation. When there is order in the nation, there is peace in the world.
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam"
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Arin Khatua
BS in Computer Science
BS in Mathematics, Computer Science Emphasis
After Graduation: I’ll work as a Software Engineer at PayPal!
"I’d like to thank my parents, my brother Aritra, my best friend Uttkarsh and all of my close friends, and the Rohilla family for their incredible love, support, and guidance through the highs and lows of my undergrad college journey! I’d also like to thank my PayPal coworkers and the UA faculty and staff for my career and academic success!"
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Chase Klapperich
BS in Computer Science
BS in Statistics and Data Science
After Graduation: I will be working as a part of the Department of Defense's Software Engineering Group at Hill AFB, Utah.
"Graduation is not just a milestone, it is a testament to the unwavering support of family and friends. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to my parents, who have always believed in me, and my friends, who have made this journey unforgettable."
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Om Kudalkar
BS in Computer Science
BS in Information Science and Technology
Minor in Statistics and Data Science
After Graduation: I have a job lined up.
"Shoutout my Mom, Dad, Sister, and the people on stack overflow. Y'all deserve to be right here with me."
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Frederic Laos
BS in Computer Science
Minor in Psychology
After Graduation: I look forward to the next part of my journey - heading out into the world and searching for a job.
"I am immensely grateful to my family for helping me get this far. I know I don't always do a great job showing it but that is only because I could never find words to express how lucky I am to have had them be apart of my life."
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Hung Le Ba
BS in Computer Science
Minor in Economics
Minor in Statistics and Data Science
After Graduation: I will be a Software Engineer at Amazon (in Seattle).
"I want to shout-out to all members in my family for supporting and to me for trying. Thank you everyone for being a part of my great journey!"
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Daniel Lee
BS in Computer Science
BA in Economics
After Graduation: Daniel looks forward to impacting global mental wellness at a virtual reality mental health startup.
"I'd like to thank those in the CS department who are constantly striving to make the program stronger, more welcoming, and more achievable for all students."
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Gary Li
BS in Computer Science
Minor in Mathematics
Minor in Information, Science, Technology, and Arts
After Graduation: I do not have a job lined up but I plan to leave Tucson and work as a software engineer. I'd like to work as a game developer in the future as well.
"I'd like to thank my parents and two brothers for supporting me throughout my degree. It's been a wild 4 years!"
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Yingjie Ma
MS in Computer Science
After Graduation: I will be working somewhere in the US.
"I want to thank my parents, faculty, staff, and those who help me along the way. I would have not gone this far without you!"
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Chris Macholtz
BS in Computer Science
After Graduation: I will be building something I can't even imagine right now.
"Could not have done this without everyone's support. Thank you."
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Klaus Mana
BS in Computer Science
After Graduation: I plan on continuing down the path that I started with my internship, and working as a Cloud Engineer at Cribl.
"Thank you to my parents, my friends, and everyone who believed in me through this journey and all the ups and downs that came with it. I made it!!"
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Sourav Mangla
MS in Computer Science
After Graduation: I plan to do a job as a software engineer in the future.
"I would like to dedicate this achievement to my parents who have always supported and encouraged me throughout my academic journey. I am also grateful to my friends who have stood by me during difficult times and helped me maintain a balance between my studies and personal life."
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Robert Marting
BS in Computer Science
After Graduation: I'm planning to get a job in video game development after I graduate.
"I want to thank my family for all of the support they've given me throughout my life."
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Garrison Mendlik
BS in Computer Science
Minor in Mathematics
After Graduation: I will be taking a break to do some traveling this summer then starting the search for a job.
"Thank you, mom and dad, for the abundant and continued support. I wouldn't have made it here without it, and I really appreciate everything you've done for me!"
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Andrew Merica
BS in Computer Science
Minor in Music
After Graduation: I'll be working as a Software Engineer for AWS Industrial IoT in Seattle.
"Check out this weird dog."
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Ryan Murphy
BS in Computer Science
Minor in Mathematics
After Graduation: I look forward to welcoming my daughter into the world and spending time with my family.
"I am grateful for the unwavering support of my wife Kerry, as well as the love and encouragement from my mother Kathleen and in-laws Barry and Anne."
“Nobody ever figures out what life is all about. Explore the world. Nearly everything is really interesting if you go into it deeply enough.” ― Feynman
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Do Phu Trong Nguyen
BS in Computer Science
BS in Statistics and Data Science
After Graduation: I will start my work as Software Engineer Developer at Amazon in Seattle.
"I want to show my appreciation to all of my friends, my family, department faculty, and The University of Arizona for your support throughout 4 years. It was a great journey and I really enjoy my time at U of A. Wish everyone all the best in the future!"
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Huyen Nguyen
BA in Computer Science
BSBA in Business Economics
Minor in Statistics and Data Science
After Graduation: I will be working as a software engineer.
"Thank you ba, me va chi."
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Todd Noecker
BS in Computer Science
After Graduation: I will be putting the skills I have learned to use.
"Thank you Tara and Geoffrey for this incredible opportunity."
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Sadiba Nusrat Nur
BS in Computer Science
Minor in Mathematics
After Graduation: I will be taking the next step in my academic journey and exploring the world of graduate school. Excited for what the future holds.
"I'm incredibly grateful to my loving family for being by my side through every twist and turn of my journey. Words cannot express how blessed I feel to have their unwavering support and love."
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Daniel O'Connell
BS in Computer Science
After Graduation: I will be taking a much needed break.
"I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for Jerma985. Oh, and also my girlfriend <3"
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Andrew Otto
BS in Computer Science
Minor in German Studies
After Graduation: I will be working as a Software Engineer at Raytheon.
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Amy Paul
MS in Computer Science
Minor in Mathematics
After Graduation: I will be working as a Systems Test Engineer at Raytheon.
"Always try to be nice, but never fail to be kind." - The Doctor, Doctor Who.
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Giang Pham
BA in Computer Science
BS in Biochemistry
After Graduation: I'll go to grad school for Biochemistry.
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Anh Nguyen Phung
BS in Computer Science
BS in Mathematics, Computer Science Emphasis
BS in Statistics and Data Science
After Graduation: I will be working as a Software Engineer for Two Sigma in NYC after graduation.
"I want to thank everyone, especially all my CS homies and professors, for helping me through 4 years of college."
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Leighanna Pipatanangkura
BS in Computer Science
BA in East Asian Studies, Chinese Language Emphasis
Minor is Linguistics
After Graduation: I will be working on my Master's in Human Language Technology. Then, hopefully work as a Computational Linguist.
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Arnav Popat
BS in Computer Science
After Graduation: I will be pursuing a career in software engineering.
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Ash Rahman
BS in Computer Science
Minor in Psychology
After Graduation: I will be a Software Engineer at Imagine Learning.
"Thank you to the amazing staff and faculty members of the CS Department for the wonderful experience I've had here at the UofA, and thank you to my friends and family for their continued love and support. I am so grateful to be here in the company of some of the most brilliant, creative, and unique people I've ever met :)"
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Kendyl Reisinger
BS in Computer Science
After Graduation: I am hoping to work in the video game industry and develop VR games and interfaces.
"Thank you to my family and my love for sticking with me through this long journey. I could never have done it without you. I love you!"
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Deep Ruparel
MS in Computer Science
After Graduation: I am currently planning to go back to my home country and join a startup.
"I would like to thank my family and my friends for supporting me throughout my grad school journey, also my professors and CS department for their teaching and support."
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Rohini Saran
BS in Computer Science
Minor in Economics
After Graduation: Getting all my school work done before bedtime was an edge case.
"I'm going to Vegas (for a job)! I'll be joining Credit One Bank through the Information Management Leadership Program (IMLP)."
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Gang Shi
BS in Computer Science
Minor in Information, Science, Technology & Arts
After Graduation: I will probably be going to grad school.
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Kartikey Shukla
MS in Computer Science
After Graduation: I will probably be going to grad school.
"I would like to thank my family (especially my mom), my friends and CS Staff and faculty for all the support and guidance throughout my journey. You guys are the best! Bear Down!"
"The computer is incredibly fast, accurate, and stupid. Man is incredibly slow, inaccurate, and brilliant. The marriage of the two is a force beyond calculation." - Leo Cherne
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Nolan Siemons
BS in Computer Science
After Graduation: I plan to start my job at Raytheon as a software engineer in June.
"Thank you to all of my family for supporting me through these 4 years and always giving me the boosts I needed to get through it."
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Mugdha Sonawane
BS in Computer Science
BSBA in Management Information Systems
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Kate Stafford
BS in Computer Science
Minor in East Asian Studies
After Graduation: I will be taking time off to backpack Europe, and then resuming software development engineering!
"Thanks Mom and Dad! Y'all are epic! Go computers!"
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Connie Sun
MS in Computer Science
After Graduation: I'll be moving to Seattle to work as a Data Scientist at Pacific Northwest National Lab. One day, I hope to open up a bookstore and never see or hear the phrase "segmentation fault" ever again.
"Thank you to my parents, for giving me everything you have.
Thank you to my brothers, for showing me how wide the world is.
And thank you to my friends, for making my life so very full."
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Jasnam Swani
BS in Computer Science
Minor in Information, Science, Technology, and the Arts
After Graduation: I’m super excited to start working as a Software Development Engineer for Amazon in Palo Alto.
"Extremely grateful for my parents, family, and friends for all the support throughout this beautiful journey. UofA has been totally amazing!"
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Xuanzhen Tai
BS in Computer Science
After Graduation: I hope to get some money and become a music producer.
"Thanks to my Mom and dad. And friends no matter where they are. Also thanks for my apt shuttle driver."
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Kiana Thatcher
BS in Computer Science
BS in Mathematics, Probability and Statistics Emphasis
After Graduation: I will be interning as a Software Engineer during the summer at Imagine Learning. Then next year, I will complete an MS degree in Statistics at UofA.
"I would like to thank my family, especially my parents, for all of the support they have given me throughout this journey!"
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Fiona Thompson
BS in Computer Science
Minor in Game Design & Development
After Graduation: I will be working at Raytheon.
"This path is my own to walk."
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Jalen Toombs
BS in Computer Science
After Graduation: I have a job as a systems engineer for Raytheon Technologies lined up after school, starting in June.
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Temuulen Ulziibodijav
BS in Computer Science
Minor in Japanese Language
After Graduation: I will be taking a break.
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Peter Vo
BS in Computer Science
Minor in Economics
After Graduation: I will be going to work for a company called Xage in Palo Alto, California.
"To succeed in college you only need 3 C's: Competitiveness, Carefulness, and Coursera."
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Siwen Wang
BS in Computer Science
BS in Systems Engineering
After Graduation: I'm taking a break and want to explore the world and different experiences.
"I want to thank my parents, friends, and professors for all the support along the journey!"
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Kathryn Willams
PhD in Computer Science
After Graduation: I will be starting as an Assistant Professor in the fall at Davidson College (my alma mater).
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Hayley Wong
BS in Computer Science
After Graduation: I will be seeking a job within the industry.
"Thank you to my family and friends who have supported me throughout this journey! I couldn't have done this without their continuous love and support! <3"
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Alyssa Yanez
BS in Computer Science
After Graduation: I will be a Junior Full Stack Web Developer position with Proper Villains LLC.
"Thank you to my family for supporting me through these last 4 years. I'm so grateful and blessed to have all of you!"
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