Class Year: Class of 2023
Major: Double major in Computer Science & Biology
Current work/live location:
- Working at Oracle in Austin, TX
- Currently on STEM OPT at Oracle
- Willing to support any international grads/ interns with positions at Oracle for summer 2024
- Fun fact: also has a sister still here in the area and comes to visit semi-regularly
Your title at Oracle and/or a description of the work you do
“I’m a Software Engineer at Oracle. My primary focus is working with virtual machines. Specifically, I handle the onboarding of new shapes and live migration workflow”
How did your time at GU help prepare you for the work you do now?
“I was deeply involved in academics, participating in several research projects and internships. The classes at GU were immensely helpful in preparing me for my current role. However, I believe one often overlooked aspect is the liberal arts curriculum, which significantly improved my communication skills. This has enabled me to communicate effectively with my coworkers.”
Any clubs/activities you were involved in at GU during their time as a student
“Yes, I was involved in the GU ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) club and was also part of the GU honors program. Besides that, I tried to participate in as many activities as possible. One of my fondest memories at GU was going to Green Bluff with ISSS. (Highly recommend trying the fried pumpkin doughnuts there; I still miss them!)”
Favorite GU memory
“It's hard to choose, but like most GU students would probably say, nothing beats the excitement of March Madness. Even after graduating, I still watch all the games! The GU vs. UCLA games never disappoint.”
Any advice you have for recently graduated Zags / “What do you wish you knew?”
“There’s a lot of advice out there, and you’ve probably heard many common themes repeated. No single piece of advice works for everyone. I want to encourage you to trust that only you know what’s best for yourself. You don’t have to know everything—I’m still figuring things out myself. Until then, keep going. I am inspired by you”