Information Technology
How to select a Career Mentor:
Browse and select a mentor you’d like to meet with based on profession or field of study, and indicate your choice on the Student Registration Form.
Amber H.
Career Field: Software Engineer
Position: Software Engineer at Microsoft
Education: MS in Information and Communications Technology
“I’m a first-generation college graduate, I received an undergraduate ROTC scholarship and served in the Air Force as a software engineer prior to working as an engineer at Microsoft Research.”
Jeff K.
Career Field: Data Analysis
Position: Data Analyst at Microsoft
Education: MBA-University of Washington
BA East Asian Studies-Standford University
“My goal in being a mentor is to give you the knowledge I wish I had when I was starting out and navigating my way through school and work”
Pearlynne C.
Career Field: Data Analysis
Position: Doctoral graduate with experience in Neurodevelopment Research and Data Analytics
Education: PhD in Human Development and Family Studies
Languages: English & Mandarin
“I recognize that everyone navigates life with vastly different experiences, based on intersecting identities and external circumstances, at varying paces and trajectories. I hope that my mentorship will not only empower students but also help them recognize that they do not have to journey alone.”
Meng M.
Career Field: Software Engineer
Position: Software/Research Engineer at a leading tech company
Education: MS in Computer Science and Statistics
Languages: English & Mandarin
“I grew up in China and was awarded full scholarship to pursue graduate degree in the United States. My diverse experiences span academic research, industry research, and engineering. My profound passion lies in using my knowledge to empower others to achieve their dreams”
Stephanie S.
Career Field: Software Engineer
Position: Research Engineering Manager at Meta
Education: Master of Computer Science University of Toronto
“I would like to have a positive impact on someone's career and especially help foster talent in under-represented communities”
Trang L.
Career Field: Product Management
Position: Product Marketer in Data, Analytics and AI at Databricks
Education: BS Chemistry and Sociology
Master of Business Administration MBA
Languages: English & Vietnamese
“I am a Vietnamese refugee and immigrant, when it came time to apply and attend college, I heavily relied on my college counselors and mentors. As a result, I feel passionate about supporting students in their education journeys”
Weishung L.
Career Field: Program Management
Position: Principal PM Manager at Microsoft
Education: Master of Business Administration
Languages: English & Mandarin
“I have benefitted from mentors my whole life: from life choices to career choices, and I’m grateful that I’m now in a position to give back to my community”