Staff

Ruth Anderson   she/her

Email: rea

About: I grew up in North Carolina and did my PhD here in the Allen School. I worked in Programming Languages, Compilers, and Parallel Computing before doing my PhD in Educational Technology & Pen Computing. I also taught CS at the University of Virginia for 5 years. I've worked a bit in applying Computing to problems in the Developing World but mostly these days my research is in Computer Science Education. Ask me about the CS Education seminar CSE590E. I love to get outdoors whenever I can: running, hiking, backpacking.

Aashna Sheth   she/her

Email: aashnas

Section: BD (11:30 AM - 12:20 PM Thursday)

About: Hi! I'm a sophomore majoring in CS from Sammamish, WA. Over quarantine, I've been going on hikes, watching TV (most recently Queen's Gambit), and reading Harry Potter. Feel free to reach out whenever, about 332 or anything else!

Aayushi Modi   she/her

Email: avmodi

Section: AC (10:30 - 11:20 AM Thursday)

About: Hi! I'm a second-year student from Sammamish, WA. I love to dance, and I'm on UW Raas, an Indian dance team. I also love reading, listening to music (especially Taylor Swift, Post Malone, and any Bollywood), watching Marvel movies, and exploring the outdoors. 332 is my favorite class, I took it in the spring and was a TA this fall, so I'm used to the online format of the course. Can't wait to meet everyone and feel free to reach out about anything!

Allen Aby   he/him

Email: abyall19

Section: AA (8:30 - 9:20 AM Thursday)

About: Hey everyone, I'm Allen and I'll be one of your TA's this quarter. I'm a second year CS student and Math minor from Issaquah, WA. My hobbies include running, lifting, and playing the guitar. CSE 332 is one of the best courses I've taken in the department so I'm looking forward to a fun quarter with you guys. Always feel free to reach out with any questions!

Corinne Herzog   she/her

Email: herzoc

Section: BC (2:30 - 3:20 PM Thursday)

About: Hi! I'm Corinne and I'm a sophomore from Seattle. CSE 332 has been one of my favorite classes and I'm really excited to TA and meet all of you! In my free time I like listening to musicals, reading, hiking, and watching tiktoks way past the time I should have gone to bed. Feel free to reach out about literally anything, I love meeting new people!

Diya Joy   she/her

Email: diyajoy

Section: AE (12:30 - 1:20 PM Thursday)

About: I'm a junior from Bellevue studying CS and physics. I was a TA for 332 last quarter and I'm excited to be back! I've also TA'd 351 and 333 in the past. I spend my free time mostly playing video games but am going to try to learn to cook properly! Feel free to ask me about anything!

Hamsa Shankar   she/her

Email: hamsas

Section: BD (11:30 AM - 12:20 PM Thursday)

About: I grew up in the Redmond/Sammamish area and took my first programming course in high school where I discovered my passion for CS. I've been a TA for this course for the past 2 quarters and I’m so excited to TA again! Some of my hobbies include playing piano and arts and crafts. I’m always down to talk about musicals or anything Disney related so feel free to ask me about that or anything else!

Harshal Desai   he/him

Email: hdesai2

Section: AE (12:30 - 1:20 PM Thursday)

About: I'm Harshal, a junior student studying computer science! I've been in the Seattle(ish) area all my life, living in Woodinville since I was about 2, and have been holed up here yet again over quarantine. I'm really into music (tell me suggestions!), playing video games, and teaching in general (you'll see me in the education seminar this quarter). I really loved 332 when I took it, and I hope I can make your experiences even better than mine was.

Jeffery Tian   he/him

Email: jefftian

Section: AA (8:30 - 9:20 AM Thursday)

About: I am a junior in computer science and I have been living in the Seattle area for most of my life. I have been a TA for CSE 351 for two quarters and I have been a TA for this class for two quarters as well. Some of my interests and hobbies include musical theater, rock climbing, skiing, being a TA. Feel free to ask me about anything I just mentioned or anything else.

Jevin Gu   he/him

Email: jevin

Section: AB (9:30 - 10:20 AM Thursday)

About: I'm a junior from Washington and will be living in Redmond, WA for this quarter. This will be my first time TAing 332, but am pretty familiar with the online format since I took it online last spring! 332's a pretty fun class so I hope everyone enjoys taking it as much as I enjoy TAing. Outside of class I enjoy cooking, reading, and hiking. Feel free to reach out about anything, I'm usually awake :)

Kevin Pham   he/him

Email: kevinp7

Section: AB (9:30 - 10:20 AM Thursday)

About: Hi! I'm a senior in computer science. Outside of CS I like to playing piano, binging shows on Netflix, or cooking. I also volunteer with a nonprofit at UW called Camp Kesem that helps kids affected by a parent's cancer. CSE 332 is one of my favorite classes and I hope you all enjoy it!

Kris Wong   he/him

Email: kwong272

Section: BB (1:30 - 2:20 PM Thursday)

About: Hi everyone! I am in my final year at UW. I’ve TA’d many times before, but this is my first time teaching 332, so I’m super excited to be a part of this team. I love listening to and playing music — I’ve most recently been listening to my Spotify 2020 rewind comprised of tiktok trends and 00’s/10’s pop throwbacks. I enjoy playing saxophone, working out, and drinking boba to counteract it (Seriously, if you have any boba recommendations, please hit me up!). I love getting to know people, so please feel free to reach out to chat about anything related or unrelated to this class :D

Louis Maliyam   he/him

Email: maliyp

Section: AD (11:30 AM - 12:20 PM Thursday)

About: Hi! I'm a fifth-year master student from Thailand majoring in computer science and (was) minoring in dance. I love dancing as it allows me to connnect deeply with my personal values and teaches me how to care and love myself and other people. I TA'ed for five times (this is my second time TAing 332). Data structures are beautiful, and I really look forward to help you succeed in 332. I am open to any conversations–course-related questions, life, concerns, dance, music, etc. Come chat with me even when you are stressed. I'm thrilled to get to know you :)
Fun fact: I'm so terrified of birds 🐦

Maggie Jiang   she/her

Email: mjiang

Section: AC (10:30 - 11:20 AM Thursday)

About: Hi everyone! I'm a sophomore in computer science from Kirkland, WA. I was a TA for CSE332 this past summer, and I'm super excited to be back! In my free time, I enjoy doodling, playing piano, and watching Netflix/the Seahawks/sunsets. Currently working on fixing my horrendous sleep "schedule". Looking forward to meeting you all!

Monty Nitschke   he/him

Email: montyn

Section: AD (11:30 AM - 12:20 PM Thursday)

About: Hello! I’m a 5th year masters student here at UW and first time CSE 332 TA. I am currently in my final quarter of undergrad and am originally from Spokane. CSE 332 was one of my favorite classes at UW and I am excited to get a chance to work with all of you! Previously I have worked as a CLUE math tutor and as a TA for the Summer Youth Programs high school Java courses. In my free time I love to be outdoors hiking and camping, play board games and card games, and watch movies (particularly from Studio Ghibli).

Nachiket Karmarkar   he/him

Email: nkarm

Section: BA (12:30 - 1:20 PM Thursday)

About: Hi! I'm a second-year student majoring in Computer Science. Currently, I am at home in Bellevue, WA (about 15 minutes away from UW), where I have lived all my life. This is my first quarter as a TA for CSE 332, but I have been a TA for CSE 143 for the last three quarters. Aside from school, I enjoy playing tennis, biking, and watching sports. I'm super excited to work with you all this quarter!

Richard Jiang   he/him

Email: rjiang98

Section: BB (1:30 - 2:20 PM Thursday)

About: Hi! I'm a 5th year masters student here at UW, I've TA'd this course countless times and am excited to do it again. I was born in the Bay Area, raised in Portland, and been in Seattle the past four years, so I'm as west coast as it gets. Feel free to reach out to talk about anything; my undergrad experience, TAing, interviewing, or anything else! I'd love to get to know everyone.

Sashu Shankar   she/her

Email: sashws

Section: BC (2:30 - 3:20 PM Thursday)

About: Hello! I’m currently a sophomore and will be living in Redmond, WA for this quarter. CSE 332 has been my favorite class at UW, so I’m super excited to get the chance to work with all of you! Aside from school, I’m on an Indian classical dance team, UW Natya and also learn from a performing artist back in India! I love listening to all kinds of music so definitely hit me up with any song recs (chances are I probably don’t know them). I love talking to new people, so don’t be afraid to reach out about anything even if its at 3 am, I’m usually awake 🙂

Winston Jodjana   he/him

Email: winj

Section: BA (12:30 - 1:20 PM Thursday)

About: I grew up in Indonesia but came here 2 years ago after getting accepted into UW. I initially intended to do EE but found CS much more interesting so here I am. I enjoy playing video games and am currently mainly playing Genshin, Tarkov, Apex and just finished Satisfactory. I've also been spending my quarantine days reading a bunch of manga and watching anime.