Instructors¶
Office Hours
Hi, I’m Nathan! I grew up in Virginia Beach, VA, then moved to Charlottesville, VA for college. I earned my B.A. in Math and Computer Science, my M.C.S. in Computer Science, and my Ph.D. in Computer science all from the University of Virginia (UVA). I remained at UVA as teaching faculty for 6 years before joining UW in autumn 2023. This is my first year teaching in the Allen School. When I’m not teaching I enjoy baking, crocheting, water skiing, and gardening. Please ask me about my cross-country road trip with my spouse (Sarah) and dog (Bucky), how we baked ~1000 cookies in one day in our home kitchen, the relationship between math and crochet, my summer in a fisheries lab, or anything else that’s on your mind!
Teaching Assistants¶
Andras Marto
Hey everyone, my name is Andras and I’m a Sophomore student here at UW. I grew up just 25 minutes north of campus in Bothell, Washington. In my free time I enjoy watching the Seahawks, playing guitar, working out, and listening to Gunna. Really looking forward to meeting all of you!
Audrey Lin she/her
Hi there, I’m Audrey! I’m a junior majoring in computer science with a minor in music and math. In addition to being a TA, I’m a violinist, cyclist, and video game lover. Looking forward to a great quarter with everyone!
Augene Pak he/him
Quiz Section: BN
Hello! My name is Augene, and I’m a senior studying Informatics. In my free time, I enjoy watching sports and playing the guitar. If you ever have any questions about the course or just want to talk about soccer, baseball, or acoustic guitar, please reach out! Looking forward to meeting everybody :)
Ben Wang
Hi everyone, my name is Ben and this will be my 6th quarter TA-ing and my 2nd for CSE 123. Outside of school, I enjoy going to Dave and Busters, drinking 3.2 liters of water per day, and buying Lego sets. Furthermore, I dabble in geocaching, running, and watching the Chicago Bulls lose. I’m looking forward to an amazing quarter with you all!
Benoit Le he/him
Hi everyone! I’m Benoit and I’m studying Computer Science here at UW. I enjoy playing tennis and the flute. I also love travelling to explore new cultures (especially trying new foods :) ). I can’t wait to meet all of you in lecture and section!
Connor Sun he/him
Hi there! I’m Connor and I’m a first-year CS major from Bellevue, WA. This is my second quarter as a TA and I’m really looking forward to meeting everyone! In my free time, I enjoy developing and playing video games, cooking for myself and family, solving crossword puzzles, and exploring interesting topics in math and CS (if you’re ever interested or curious about formal language theory, come ask). If you have any questions about anything or ever just want to talk, please reach out to me! I’m always available for a few minutes after class :)
Crystal Shen she/her
Hi everyone! I’m Crystal, and I’m currently pursuing a major in Computer Science. Aside from being a TA, I am an escape room enthusiast, a culinary connoisseur, and a TV show specialist (not really - just in love with Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Young Sheldon). I’m looking forward to meeting all of you!
Cynthia Pan she/her
Hiii everyone! I’m Cynthia, and I’m currently a junior, double majoring in computer science and applied mathematics. In my spare time, I enjoy playing the piano and listening to K-pop. Also, as a polyglot, I enjoy learning various languages. This is my second time TAing CSE 123, and I’m looking forward to get to know all of you! :D
Daniel Welicki he/him
Hi! I’m Daniel, and I’m a freshman intending to major in CS! In my downtime, I like to climb, make music, watch cartoons, and explore Washington. This is my first quarter as a TA, and I am looking forward to getting to know all of you!
Dixon Tan he/him
Hey, I’m Dixon! I’m a CS major here at the UW (don’t worry, I shower). I like playing basketball, playing video games, and sleeping… and I’m a TA, but I guess you already knew that. When I’m not grading assignments or teaching section, I’m out and about, trying new foods or boba shops while attempting to maintain my grade. If you catch me anywhere on or off campus, feel free to say hi! I’m always down for a conversation 🤓🐳
Eric Bae he/him
Hey I’m Eric, studying Computer Science. I have a passion in not only learning about different technologies in niches like biology and aerospace but also about society. I enjoy talking to people, listening to what they have to say, and discussing with them. Reach out if you want to talk about anything!
Evan Wu he/him
Hi everyone, I’m Evan! I’m a first year Engineering student, and this is my first time TAing! Outside of class, I’m in SynapTech and SARP, two awesome RSOs. In my free time, I like to run, play the trombone, and tilt in video games :D Hoping to have an amazing quarter with everyone!
Hayden Feeney he/him
Hi I’m Hayden! Some things you should know about me: I love Trader Joes (especially their snacks), going for walks, playing Just Dance and being a TA. I’m looking forward to having fun learning alongside everyone this quarter. Happy spring!
Heon Jwa
Hello everyone, I’m Heon. I am a second year student studying computer science. Excited to see you all in section. It’s time to lock in 🤫🧏
Isayiah Lim he/him
Hey y’all! I’m Isayiah, a freshman studying Computer Science. In my free time, I like hooping, hitting the gym, reading books, and eating (a lot). I’m excited to meet you all!
Joe Spaniac he/him
Hi there! My name is Joe and I’m a 5th year BS/MS student in the Allen School this year (some of you may recognize me as one of the 122 instructors from last quarter). I happen to have a niche interest in theatrical lighting design, so if you ever want to talk shop about your favorite musical or play I’d be happy to hear about it! I also got into crocheting last year so if you see me around with a bag of yarn that’s probably why. Looking forward to seeing everyone in the IPL this quarter!
Joshua Chen he/him
Hi! I’m Joshua, and I’m a third-year from San Jose, CA, majoring in CS and Math. I’ve been TAing CSE 123 since it was first offered, and I’ve also TAed CSE 373 (data structures and algorithms). I’m really excited for this quarter!
I like the outdoors and enjoy hiking, backpacking, etc. I’m also a trombonist in the Husky Marching Band.
Lawrence Wang
Hi everyone, I’m Lawrence. I am a first year student here at UW, and I am studying computer science. In my free time, I like to go to the gym or play games. Excited for a great quarter!
Marcus Sanches he/him
Hey guys, I’m Marcus! I’m a sophomore studying computer science and this is my third quarter as a TA. Outside of school, I love to play soccer, discover new music and annoy my friends. Looking forward to a great quarter!
Nichole Tian she/her
Hi guys! My name is Nichole and I’m a first year student studying pre-sciences (aiming for CS). In my free time I love to listen to music, play piano, bake, crochet/knit/embroider, and (of course) code! I listen to pretty much everything, so if you have any song recommendations I would love to hear them :) Looking forward to a great quarter with you all!
Nick Chung he/him
Hey everyone! My name is Nick and I’m currently a third year majoring in CS and minoring in Informatics. Im looking forward to meeting you all!
Nicole Wang she/her
Hey everyone! I’m Nicole, and I am a sophomore majoring in CS. I am from Sammamish, WA. I previously taught 121 the past couple of quarters, and I am excited to be TAing 123 this quarter! Besides CS, I like music (play piano and explore music on Spotify), staying active (gym, climb, hike), and listening to music while taking long nature walks. Looking forward to a great quarter with you all!🤩🤩
Niyati Trivedi she/her
Hi everyone, my name is Niyati and this is my second quarter TAing for 123! In my free time I love to read, watch reality TV, and go for walks. Looking forward to meeting you all this quarter!
Rohan Simon Shanthanu he/him
Hi! My name is Rohan and I’m a sophomore studying computer science. Outside of class I enjoy wasting time and staring into the sun. Looking forward to meeting all of you :)
Rohini Arangam she/her
Hey! My name is Rohini, and I am a second year majoring in computer science. I’m from Mukilteo, WA, so a little north of Seattle. Some of my hobbies are painting, going on hikes, and binging Netflix shows (def have some recs :) Looking forward to TA CSE 123 this quarter!! Feel free to reach out with any questions!
Sahej Kochhar She/her
Hey everyone! My name is Sahej and I am a sophomore majoring in Computer Science. This is my third quarter TAing for the 12X series and I am super excited for the quarter! In my free time, I love to read and hang out with friends. Can’t wait to meet you all!
Sara Wu she/her
Hello! My name is Sara, I have taught 123 many-a times, and I’m excited to keep doing what I love. To future students, repeat after me: I must not fear section. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear, and go to section.
Sebastian Caprarulo he/him
Hey guys, I’m Sebastian! I’m a second-year CS major doing my 3rd quarter of 12x TAing! I’m a fan of anything puzzles (add me on NYT :p), games, and biking. Let me know if you share any of these interests! See y’all soon :)
Shreya Nambi she/her
Hi! I’m Shreya and I’m a junior studying CS. Outside of school, I love gaming, playing instruments (been getting back into piano, and I recently picked up electric guitar!), flying my drone, kpop, and hiking. This is my 5th time TAing intro, but my first time with 123, so I’m excited to see how the quarter goes. Looking forward to meeting everyone :)
Srihari Krishnaswamy he/him
Hi there, I’m Srihari! I’m a 2nd year CS student and I’m really excited to be TAing CSE 123 this quarter! It’s my first quarter TAing, and outside of school I’m down to talk music, movies and football. Excited to meet everyone!
Trien Vuong he/him
Hey y’all! My name’s Trien, and I’m currently a Sophomore majoring in Computer Science. In my free time, I mainly enjoy playing video games, watching shows, and eating delicious food. This is my fourth quarter TAing CSE 123, and I’m super excited to get to know y’all
Zach Bi he/him
Hi! My name is Zachary and I am a current Freshman and this is my first quarter TAing for CSE 12x. I enjoy working out, playing games and doing LeetCode in my freetime. I look forward to meeting yall this quarter!