Staff
Instructors
Raza Khan
he/him
Raza is a 2018 Cal grad. Currently, he is working as an Applied Scientist in the Amazon Music Spoken Language Understanding team and has worked at Microsoft and Google in similar roles in the past as well. This is the first time he is teaching Data 8 course. Outside of work, sketching and watching soccer matches are his favorite hobbies.
Swupnil Sahai
he/him
Swupnil is a 2013 Cal grad, CEO of SwingVision, and 7th-time lecturer of Data 8 🤓 Previously, he led object tracking at Tesla A.I. ⚡ If he’s not at Wheeler, you can catch him traveling, hiking or playing tennis 🎾
Lead GSIs
All office hours are held in-person in Warren 101 unless otherwise specified
Atticus Ginsborg
HE/HIM/HIS
Hi everyone! I’m a Senior studying Data Science and Economics. Outside of school I love watching and playing all sports (especially chess), reading, and going on hikes in the Berkeley hills.
Jessica Golden
SHE/HER
Hi! I’m a third year studying data science and cognitive science. Outside of school, I love solving all types of puzzles, playing percussion in UCBSO, staring at squirrels, crocheting, and journaling.
Jonathan Ferrari
HE/THEY
hi! i’m a rising senior majoring in DS, CogSci, Psych, and minor in CS. when im not teaching or in class, you can usually find me at a cafe around campus, playing zelda/smash bros with friends, or out at a nearby hiking trail! a fun fact about me is that i’ve been to 47 states and 2/3 of the national parks!
Kelsey Ley
SHE/HER
Fourth year from the Bay Area studying Data Science + Cognitive Science. Big fan of baking, mobile games, and taking sub-par pictures of food B^)
Miranda Shen
SHE/HER
Hi friends! I’m a senior double majoring in Data Science and Psychology. I dabble in neuroscience research and consulting, but outside of school you can find me painting on the glade or at a spin class!
Noah Tran
HE/HIM
Hi everyone, I’m Noah! I’m a big fan of crosswords and Data 8.
Sarah Song
SHE/HER
Hi! I’m a fourth year from Iowa studying DS + Statistics, and I adore cats, eating, and romping around town 😄
Thomas Gerken
HE/HIM
Hi everyone, I’m a junior studying Data Science and Economics, and this will be my 4th semester with Data 8. I’m thrilled to be returning to the best staff on campus and looking forward to a great semester with everyone!
Zackary Oon
HE/HIM
Hey! I’m a 3rd year studying computer science and data science. I enjoy drawing, super smash bros, most nintendo games, bouldering, and data 8.
Teaching Assistants (GSIs)
All office hours are held in-person in Warren 101 unless otherwise specified
Conan Smallwood
HE/HIM
Hey everyone! I’m a junior from Japan studying Statistics and Data Science who loves playing tennis, ping pong, and drinking coffee!
Edwin Vargas Navarro
HE/HIM
Hey, I’m a Junior majoring in Data Science with a domain emphasis in Applied Mathematics + Modeling and a minor in CalTeach. I enjoy going on runs, hikes, and playing video games with friends.
Ella DeGuzman
SHE/HER
Hey!! I’m a third year studying computer science and bioengineering. Outside of school, I enjoy traveling, painting, taking film photos, and fashion!!
Gamy Aguas
HE/HIM
Hello heellloo! The name is Gamy, I’m from Escondido CA and I’m a fourth year majoring in Math + Cs. I am a HUGE fan of coffee (Better buzz coffee »>), minecraft, pokemon and music, current fav artist.. laufey! :D Life motto - Live Laugh Laufey <3
Hailey Holcomb
SHE/HER
Hi! I’m a third year studying Data Science and Industrial Engineering & Operations Research, and this is my 5th semester on Data 8 staff. Talk to me about plants, music, and Tetris
Ramisha Kabir
SHE/HER
Hey! I’m Ramisha, a junior studying Data Science and Computer Science. I’ve been with Data 8 since my first semester at Cal and I’m so excited to be here! Outside school, I enjoy rollercoasters, reading, going on walks, and attempting to cook.
Sam Bobick
HE/HIM
Hi! I’m a junior who enjoys day trips, baking, and sports. Looking forward to a great semester!
Su Min Park
SHE/HER
Hello Hello! I am Su Min! I am a Senior studying Data Science and Sociology. I love animals🐰, nature🌿, and just talking one-on-one with people:)
Sunya Abbasi
SHE/HER
Hi everyone! I’m a senior from the Bay Area studying Data Science and Demography. Looking forward to meeting you all!
Vivian Kuang
SHE/HER
Hi! I’m Vivian and I’m a senior majoring in Political Economy and Data Science. In my free time you can find me figure skating, doing jigsaw puzzles, and checking out concerts in the Bay Area!
Zach Mackin
HE/HIM
My name is Zach Mackin, I am a rising Senior studying Computer Science and Statistics, and am from Denver, Colorado. In my free time I enjoy hiking, disc golfing, reading, and traveling.
Tutors
Abby O'Neill
SHE/HER
Hihi! I’m a third year interested in agtech, mathematical modeling, and building cool things! Outside of the classroom, I love banana pancakes, German Shepherds, and flannel sleeping bags.
Aileen Wu
SHE/THEY
Hey! I’m a junior from Vancouver, Canada majoring in Data Science. I love spending time outdoors, whether by snowboarding, hiking, or climbing. Super stoked to meet everyone this semester!
Aisha Gupta
SHE/HER
Hi everyone, I’m a third year studying Data Science! I love watching marvel movies, reading, and binging sitcoms!
Arfa Momin
SHE/HER
Hi y’all! I’m a sophomore from Texas studying Geography and CS. Some things I enjoy are art, cool maps, matcha lattes, and messing around on Google Earth.
Azalea Bailey
SHE/HER
Hi everyone!! I’m a sophomore studying Computer Science and Music. In my free time I like to learn new instruments, run, and play card games.
Bing Concepcion
HE/HIM
brandon_concepcion@berkeley.edu
Hello everyone I’m Bing. I’m a current sophomore who intends on majoring in Data Science and Computer Science. I’m from the Bay Area and love to go to the gym, listen to k-pop, swim, and watch basketball. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns :)
Brandon Su
HE/HIM
Hello! I’m a sophomore studying Applied Math and CS. I love eating good food, going on runs, and hanging out with friends :-)
Brandon Tang
HE/HIM
Hi everyone, I’m a junior studying data science and computer science. In my free time, I like playing basketball, going to the gym, and exploring new places to eat!
Cai Ibarra
SHE/HER
Hey hey! I’m a junior from Manila majoring in DS & MCB (triple major in eating ramen & taho). Excited to meet everyone!
Clara Tu
SHE/HER
Hi! I’m Clara, a Junior studying Computer Science and Cognitive Science. I pivoted to tech from humanities partly from this class and can’t wait to see y’all love it.
Dagny Streit
SHE/HER
Hello! I’m Dagny, a sophomore from Orange County, California, studying applied mathematics and computer science. Outside of class, I enjoy baking, reading, gardening, and traveling!
Ethan Hu
HE/HIM
I’m a sophomore from the Bay Area. Sell their houses to who, Ben? Aquaman?
Jingfeng Yang
HE/HIM
I’m Jingfeng Yang, a sophomore from Beijing studying urban studies and computer science. I enjoy playing basketball and baseball, listening to Kpop, and digging into detective novels in my free time.
Jonny Abraham
HE/HIM
Hi everyone, I’m a sophomore from Chicago studying Data Science and Chemical Biology who likes learning how to cook, working out, and watching football. Looking forward to a great semester!
Kaed Esposo
HE/HIM/HIS
Hey everyone! I’m a junior from Hawaii majoring in Political Science and Data Science. During my free time you can find me either at a concert, thrifting, or hanging with friends.
Lydia Sidhom
SHE/HER
I’m Lydia, a junior majoring in Data Science and Political Science. I’m a big fan of reading, baking, traveling, and, most of all, Data 8!
Paul Simon Castro
HE/HIM/HIS
Hi - I’m Paul, a senior transfer from SoCal who is beyond excited to work with you all this Fall. I’m a huge fan of Pokémon, Studio Ghibli films, and iced tea lemonades. I hope you enjoy Data 8 as much as I did, if not more! :)
Rory Powell
SHE/HER
Middle child from Baltimore with serious diet coke addiction. Oh, and also a second year studying cognitive and data science.
Sahand Adibnia
HE/HIM
Hi everyone! I’m a second-year studying chemistry and data science. I really enjoyed Data 8, and I hope I can help share that with all the new students!
Sam Centeno
SHE/HER
Hey everyone, I’m a 3rd year CS+DS major who loves sushi, Summer Walker and Data 8 <33 Beyond excited to meet all of you this semester!!
Sarah Kiefer
SHE/HER
Hey guys! I’m a third year from the bay studying data science and econ. I really enjoy cooking, hiking around with friends, and am hopelessly addicted to reality tv :)
Tulsi Prabhakaran
SHE/HER
Hi! I’m a third year studying MCB & Data Science and I love singing, playing tennis, and going to concerts around the bay:)
Will Reed
HE/HIM/ÉL
hi y’all :) welcome to data8! i’m will, and i’m a third year majoring in public health and data science. i’m so excited to get to know y’all this semester - email me at willy.reed13@berkeley.edu if you ever have any questions!