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 second 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 8-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
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.
Dana Benedicto
SHE/HER
super excited to be back for an awesome final semester with my favorite class on campus <3
Edwin Vargas Navarro
HE/HIM
Hey y’all! I’m a junior majoring in Data Science and minoring in CalTeach. I enjoy going on runs, biking, and playing video games with friends.
Gamy Aguas
HE/HIM
Helloooo hellooo :D ! The name is Gamy and I am from Escondido CA, majoring math and CS! I am a HUGE fan of music (obsessed with kpop atm), coffee, minecraft and pokemon(dratini <3).
Jonathan Ferrari
HE/THEY
hi! i’m a 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
Well-adjusted senior data science major with a slight addiction to mobile games.
Noah Tran
HE/HIM
Hi everyone, nice to meet you! I’m a big fan of crosswords, taking naps, and Data 8.
Ramisha Kabir
SHE/HER
hey! i’m a third year studying data science and cs. data 8 was my first coding experience and it changed my world. i’m so excited you’re here :)
Sam Bobick
HE/HIM
Hi! I’m a third year studying computer science. I’m a big fan of coffee, chocolate milk, and fruit smoothies.
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 so excited to be returning as a 3rd time GSI to the best staff on campus! I’m a double major in Data Science and Economics, and I’m looking forward to getting to know you all this semester.
Zackary Oon
HE/HIM
Hey there, I’m Zack, a 3rd year studying CS and DS, and I’m super excited to be returning to course staff! On my free time I enjoy playing super smash bros and pokemon showdown :^)
Teaching Assistants (GSIs)
All office hours are held in-person in Warren 101 unless otherwise specified
Aileen Wu
SHE/THEY
Hi! I’m a junior from Vancouver, BC studying data science and econ. Probably chasing snow or fun hikes when not studying. Super stoked to meet everyone!
Bianca Del Rosario
SHE/HER
senior that’s developing a new york times games addiction, loves dilly dallying and in constant need of a morning bev
Brandon Su
HE/HIM
Hi! I’m a sophomore from the Bay studying Applied Math and CS. I love teaching, nature, and recently been obsessed with honey 🍯
Cai Ibarra
SHE/HER
Hi! I’m a junior from Manila majoring in DS & MCB (triple major in eating sushi & drinking matcha). Excited to meet everyone!
Conan Smallwood
HE/HIM
Hey everyone! I’m a junior from Japan studying Statistics and Data Science who loves playing tennis, ping pong, rocket league, and drinking coffee!
Ella DeGuzman
SHE/HER
Hi!! I’m a third year studying Computer Science and Bioengineering. Outside of school, I enjoy traveling, painting, taking film photos, and fashion!! Can’t wait to meet you all.
Hailey Holcomb
SHE/HER
Hi! I’m a third year studying Data Science and Industrial Engineering & Operations Research, and this is my 6th semester on Data 8 staff. Talk to me about plants, music, crafts, and Tetris
Jessica Golden
SHE/HER
Hi, I’m a junior studying data science and cognitive science. Outside of school, I love solving puzzles, playing percussion in UCBSO, staring at squirrels, crocheting, and journaling!
Kaed Esposo
HE/HIM
Hey everyone, I’m a junior from Hawaii majoring in Data Science and Political Science. During my free time you can find me either at a concert, thrifting, or hanging with friends.
Sahand Adibnia
HE/HIM
Hi everyone! I’m Sahand, a second year from the Bay studying chemistry and data science. I’m a big fan of soccer, cats, cars, and of course Data 8!
Sam Centeno
SHE/HER
Hi everyone! I’m Sam, a 3rd year CS+DS major who loves sushi, Summer Walker and Data 8 <33 Beyond excited to meet all of you this semester!!
Sunya Abbasi
SHE/HER
Hi! I’m a senior from the Bay studying Data Science and Demography.
Will Reed
HE/HIM/HIS
hi y’all :) my name is will and i’m a junior studying public health and data science! outside of school, i love listening to music, eating food, and playing/watching basketball. i’m super excited to meet and work with y’all this semester!
Zach Mackin
HE/HIM
My name is Zach Mackin, I am a Senior studying Computer Science and Statistics, and am from Denver, Colorado. In my free time I enjoy hiking, watching college sports, disc golfing, reading, and traveling.
Tutors
Alyssa Wong
SHE/HER
Hi! I’m a sophomore from Arizona studying data science. I love to dance, gym, listen to music and hang with my friends.
Anousha Athreya
SHE/HER
hey everyone! i’m anousha and i’m a second year studying eecs. i’m a fan of mystery movies and detective shows so let me know if you have any recs!
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.
Ashley Chang
SHE/HER
Hi guys! I’m Ashley, a sophomore from the Bay Area studying Data Science. Excited to meet everyone!
Azalea Bailey
SHE/HER
Hi everyone!! I’m a sophomore from Upstate NY studying Computer Science. In my free time I like to learn new instruments, explore hiking trails, and play card games.
Bing Concepcion
HE/HIM
brandon_concepcion@berkeley.edu
Hi! I’m a sophomore from the bay area studying Data Science and CS. I enjoy hikes, k-pop, going to the gym, and walking my dogs 🐶. Looking forward to a great semester :)
Brian Whitney
HE/HIM
Hi all, I’m a sophomore studying DS and I enjoy playing the harp, badminton, and working on data science. Excited to be tutoring this semester!
Dagny Streit
SHE/HER
Hi! 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!
Dylan Tay
HE/HIM
Hi friends! Some things I love are making little cakes, badminton in the RSF and Lego City. Thank you for being a part of my Data 8 experience and I know we’ll do great together :)
Elena Lagrange
SHE/HER
Hi everyone, I’m a junior from the bay area double majoring in Economics and Data Science. I love traveling, R&B music, sunsets, exploring new bookstores or restaurants, and I’m a big cappuccino enthusiast :)
Isaac Wang
HE/HIM/HIS
Hi! I am a sophomore from Shanghai, China majoring in Data Science + Statistics. In my spare time I really enjoy soccer, driving, and classical music. So excited to meet everyone!
Isaac Chung
HE/HIM
hi i’m isaac! i’m a sophomore trying to draw and read more this semester - let me know if you have music reccs! welcome to data 8 :D
Isabella Duong
SHE/HER
hey! i’m isabella and i’m a sophomore studying computer science. i like cats and data 8 ;D
Ishani Basak
SHE/HER
Hi! I’m a third year studying in Data Science and Applied Mathematics. Outside of academics, I love to dance and climb. Excited to meet everyone!
Jackson Hamada
HE/HIM
My name is Jackson and I’m a third year Data Science Major with an Applied Math concentration.
Jinsheng Li
HE/HIM/HIS
Hey everyone! I’m Jinsheng, a second year physics major and classics minor. I grew up in Beijing, China, and spent much of my life in Fort Worth, Texas. Come and talk to me about Taylor Swift, J-pop, video games, places to visit in the SF Bay, or anything you like! Can’t wait for a great semester of Data 8!
Mariel Del Rosario
SHE/THEY
Hi everyone! I’m a sophomore studying data science and geography. Outside of school, I love maps, boba runs, and cooking fried rice with whatever’s in my fridge. So excited for this semester of Data 8!!
Marissa Lumpkin
SHE/HER
Hello!! I’m a sophomore from SF studying computer science and mechanical engineering. I like going on runs in the fire trails, designing race cars, and making art. Can’t wait for a Data gr8 semester!
Michael Florip
HE/HIM/HIS
Hi! I’m Michael, a second-year Data Science major. I also hold positions as a Data Science Peer Advisor for CDSS and as a member of Data Science Society at Berkeley
Milena Novakovic
SHE/HER
Whatsup ;) im Milena, second year data sci and cog sci student. reach out if you know of any cool concerts, or just for a chat. anyways, live love data 8
Paul Simon Castro
HE/HIM/HIS
A senior transfer from SoCal majoring in Applied Math who’s a huge Pokémon & Studio Ghibli fan. I’m super excited to begin the new year with another semester of Data 8!
Rory Powell
SHE/HER
Baltimore girl turned Berkeley sophomore studying Cog Sci + Legal Studies. Runs on bagels, diet coke and an infinite love for data8 :)
Sean Rezaie
HE/HIM
Hi everyone - I’m Sean, a third year from SoCal studying Computer Science. I love One Piece, chess, weightlifting, and Data 8.
Simone Nguyen
SHE/HER
hi! i’m a third year from LA majoring in American Studies and minoring in Data Science. outside data 8, i’m stoked about running, overpriced coffee shops, and big thief.
Tiffany Louie
SHE/HER
Hello! I’m a second year from San Francisco who is studying data science. My current interests include puzzle games / escape rooms and trying public transportation at different places.
Victoria Mouro Assahina
SHE/HER
Hi everyone! I’m Vic/Vicky/VV, I’m a second-year majoring in Econ + DS. I love cats, cooking/baking and old music hehe. Super excited to be on staff this semester!!