Undergraduate at California State College, San Jose

Hi! I’m Tan Khanh Dao, a senior software engineer major on a mission to create innovative solutions through code. My studies have equipped me with a solid computer science, engineering, and AI/ML foundation, particularly in the fascinating world of Natural Language Processing (NLP). When I’m not coding, I find myself drawn to the power of music, whether it’s exploring new genres or revisiting old favorites. As a programmer, I thrive in a collaborative environment where I can bounce ideas off others. At the same time, my detail-oriented nature ensures I deliver polished and well-crafted code. Beyond my technical skills, I’m a super curious person who always has a thirst for knowledge. This curiosity, along with my bilingualism (English and Vietnamese), allows me to approach problems from diverse perspectives. I’m excited to leverage my skills and passion to make a positive impact in the ever-evolving world of technology.

Computer Science and Engineering student at the Arizona State University – Tempe,.

Hi, my name is Dina Lad and I’m from the Bay Area. I’m currently a junior at Arizona State University, majoring in Computer Information Systems. At ASU, I’m involved with the Department of Information Systems club and the Andaaz dance team. I have experience in coding through my coursework and enjoy working on coding apps in my free time, furthering my skills as a full-stack developer. I’m passionate about teaching and look forward to inspiring the next generation of tech enthusiasts.

Computer Science student at Sonoma State University

Hi, I am Nicholas Cabrales. I am a college junior going into my senior year at Sonoma State University. I am currently working toward getting my bachelor’s degree in Computer Science so that one day I might be able to make my games for everyone to enjoy. This will be my third year working as a coding instructor for Progressive Kids; helping them instruct the programmers of tomorrow. I mainly teach the Unity classes where we take kids through the basics of using Unity to make both 2D and 3D games. I try to make the classroom a place that is fun and enjoyable for everyone, but I’m not afraid to stop the fun so we can get back on track and finish the day’s lesson. In prior years I have also instructed the Java and Arduino classes as well as assisted in a couple more. In addition to guiding them through the lesson I also assist them when they run into any problems with their code. As someone who is learning to code myself, I know that it never fully works on the first try. If it does it’s a miracle or something else has gone wrong and I can’t see it. I look forward to meeting you all and having a fun summer learning how to program.