Samradhi Kushwah
Samradhi Kushwah is a 4th year computer science major from the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at University of Florida. She prefers the name Samy and is expected to graduate in May, 2024 with a Bachelor’s in Science. She also has a sustainability studies minor because she understands her role in keeping the planet thriving and enjoys learning about how to help the environment. Samy is currently an intern at Gainesville Regional Utilities in the IT Operations team. She handles multiple company tools, works on service tickets, creates PowerShell scripts for automation, audits company information, and more at this internship. She has also worked on many projects in multiple programming languages such as C++, Java, Python, and R.
During the past summer, Samy studied abroad in Japan, taking classes called Performant Programming in Python and Cross-Cultural Engineering. She also built a 2-D platformer game inspired by Japanese folklore during this time, which she is very proud of since it furthered her knowledge in game development and was an enjoyable project. Studying abroad developed her into a global engineer, thinking about how different innovations can be scaled to impact people across the world. It awakened her to how important engineers are everywhere. She loved this experience and wishes to keep traveling throughout her life.
Samy hopes to secure a job in software engineering or in the IT world after she earns her Bachelor’s. In her spare time, Samy enjoys cooking, reading, listening to audiobooks, and going on runs. She hopes to complete a marathon in Japan soon.
Aditi Dubey
Aditi is a 4th year computer science major at the University of Florida. She has gained knowledge in the computer science field through her classes as well as relevant work experience. Currently, she works as a tutor at the University of Florida computer science department. Here, she teaches students in various programming topics ranging from fundamentals to more advanced topics. Additionally, this past summer she interned at Morgan Stanley where she was able to delve deeper into her interests in software development. This opportunity allowed her to advance both her technical and soft skills. Overall, her technical classes and work experience have allowed her to gain knowledge in different sub-fields of computer science. She hopes to apply this knowledge to her IPPD project with Fanatics and work alongside her team members to develop an innovative solution.
Sara Osmanović
Sara Osmanović, a Computer Science major at the University of Florida, is set to graduate in May 2024. Coming from Mostar, Bosnia, and Herzegovina, she is fluent in Croatian, English, Bosnian, and Serbian and proficient in German.
Sara is a Teaching Assistant for Data Structures and Algorithms, actively contributing to student learning. Her practical experience extends to roles such as Competitive Sports Supervisor and Official at the University of Florida’s Department of Recreational Sports.
During an internship at DNS IT Consulting and Services, Sara translated communications. She assisted clients with Disaster Recovery Protocols, showcasing her versatility. Her technical skills include programming languages like C++, Java, and GoLang and expertise in cybersecurity, particularly in OWASP Top 10 and web/app security.
Beyond academics, Sara excelled in extracurricular activities, securing third place in the Swamp CTF 2022 Competition and recognition in the FIT Coding Challenge. She was certified in Red Cross CPR/First-Aid and served as UF Kickboxing Club Inventory Manager and Physics with Calculus 2 Learning Assistant.
Sara enjoys participating in athletic activities in her free time, testing her coding prowess in challenges, and expanding her linguistic skills. She is a dynamic individual making significant contributions to the field of Computer Science and beyond.
Hadi Baajour
I’m a computer science student passionate about backend development, machine learning, and AI. Delving into my interest in creating generative AI, I chose to join IPPD for my final year. This choice not only expands my knowledge in the realm of generative AI but also provides a unique opportunity to gain industry experience while still in college. Bridging academia and practical application ensures I’m well-prepared to contribute meaningfully to the field upon graduation, particularly in catering to the needs of Fanatics through innovative AI solutions.
Joseph Pabon Navarro
I am a fourth year Computer Science student at the University of Florida. The past two summers I have interned at Microsoft as a software engineer where I got experience working on a team and driving several features for the Microsoft Authenticator Android application. I am interested in learning more about AI and its potential uses in the future.