Staff
For general questions or concerns, make a private Piazza post.
Instructors
Kevin Lin (he/him)
Office Hours: 3:30–4:20 PM Monday and 11:00-11:50 AM Friday in CSE 560
Teaching Assistants
Aileen Zeng (she/her)
Quiz Section: 3:30–4:20 PM Thursday in ECE 031 (Section AI)
Office Hours: 4:00–4:50 PM Tuesday and Wednesday
I’m Aileen and I am a Junior studying Computer Science. I initially planned to study Biomedical Engineering (+ premed), but ended up switching my major partway through freshman year and transferring to UW during sophomore year.
I also like to play violin, card games, run and make lattes when I have access to an espresso machine! I’m currently learning how to pour latte art :)
In addition to TA-ing, I’ll also be doing research, taking HCI, possibly another CS course and an anthropology course.
Alex Teng (she/her)
Quiz Section: 12:30–1:20 PM Thursday in JHN 022 (Section AH)
Office Hours: 12:00–1:50 PM Tuesday
I love traveling and exploring new type of food. Fun fact: I have tried my cat’s food too and it tastes plain.
Anish Velagapudi (he/him)
Quiz Section: 12:30–1:20 PM Thursday in LOW 101 (Section AD)
Office Hours: 1:00–1:50 PM Tuesday and Wednesday
I’m from San Jose, California and I’m a huge Warriors fan so you might see me wearing some gear throughout the quarter. 373’s a cool class—hope you like it!
Brian Chan (he/him)
Quiz Section: 3:30–4:20 PM Thursday in ECE 031 (Section AI)
Office Hours: 5:00–5:50 PM Tuesday and 1:00–1:50 PM Wednesday
Elena Spasova (she/her)
Quiz Section: 3:30–4:20 PM Thursday in SAV 137 (Section AF)
Office Hours: 12:00-12:50 PM, 4:00–4:50 PM Wednesday
Hi, I’m Elena! I am a third-year undergrad and I grew up in Seattle. Outside of class I enjoy playing volleyball, trying new foods, and travelling. I also recently bought myself a keyboard which I am trying to teach myself how to play. A fun fact about me is that I was born in Bulgaria and I can speak Bulgarian!
Erik Hoberg (he/him)
Quiz Section: 2:30–3:20 PM Thursday in SAV 130 (Section AE)
Office Hours: 2:00–3:50 PM Tuesday
My name is Erik and I grew up in Reno, Nevada. Outside of class I like hanging out with my friends and going out to eat. A fun fact about me is that my mom and brother were on Judge Judy last year. I’m looking forward to a fun quarter and meeting some new people!
Erika Wolfe (she/her)
Quiz Section: 11:30 AM–12:20 PM Thursday in SAV 168 (Section AC)
Office Hours: 12:00–1:50 PM Friday
I’m pursuing my 5th year masters in computer science, and especially enjoy frontend programming in React. I’m super excited to be part of the 373 staff!
Outside of CS I love hiking, running, baking, reading, and watching Love Island. Ask me about my current book club book :)
Howard Xiao (he/him)
Quiz Section: 8:30–9:20 AM Thursday in MGH 254 (Section AG)
Office Hours: 6:00–6:50 PM Tuesday and 5:00-5:50 PM Wednesday
I have lived in the Bay Area, the DMV and Guangzhou, China, but now I’m amongst you as a rain-fearing Seattleite. This is my first quarter as a CS major and I’m excited to TA for you!
Away from the scary claws of CSE, I’m also interested in cycling senselessly in the city with friends and geeking out on urban planning.
Ivana Klasovita (she/her)
Quiz Section: 2:30–3:20 PM Thursday in BNS 117 (Section AJ)
Office Hours: 12:00–1:50 PM Monday
Hi, I’m Ivana and I’m an exchange student from Switzerland. I love to hike, swim or read in my free time. If you want to know what great chocolate tastes like, come talk to me, I might have some with me ;)
Kevin Son (he/him)
Quiz Section: 12:30–1:20 PM Thursday in LOW 101 (Section AD)
Office Hours: 2:00–3:50 PM Tuesday
I’ve eaten 10 Hot Pockets in one sitting. I highly recommend Jalapeño Steak with Cheese flavor. That stuff is so fire.
I think CSE 373 is a very dynamic class with many topics to intake! That being said, this class is super duper awesome and fun and I am super excited to connect and work with many awesome students!
I may look intimidating in real life but don’t be scared and feel free to reach out to me! :)
Lea Quan (she/her)
Quiz Section: 10:30–11:20 PM Thursday in MOR 234 (Section AB)
Office Hours: 12:00–12:50 PM Monday and 5:00–5:50 PM Wednesday
I have a broad interest in front end, UX/UI design, and product management, and I’d love to share some tips on finding your passion! Other things I love are dance, horror movies, and karaoke. Come talk to me about kpop, boba, or just life in general! Fun fact: I lived in Hawaii but dunno how to swim :’(
Louis Maliyam (he/him)
Quiz Section: 2:30–3:20 PM Thursday in BNS 117 (Section AJ)
Office Hours: 6:00–6:50 PM Monday and 6:00–6:50 PM Wednesday
I am from Thailand and this is my third year at UW majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Dance. Computer Science expands my horizon while dance fulfills my soul. I am super excited to be on this journey with everyone in CSE373 this quarter. Fun fact: I am terrified of birds 😵🐦
Lucy Shu (she/her)
Quiz Section: 10:30–11:20 PM Thursday in MOR 234 (Section AB)
Office Hours: 4:00–5:50 PM Wednesday
Hi, I am Lucy and I am double major in Computer Science and ACMS. I love raw seafood and Japanese food. My favorite restaurant at Seattle is Issian. My favorite dish at Issian is grilled tuna collar. It is so good.
Fun fact about me: I have a twin sister, who looks exactly like me, who also studies Computer Science, but she is not in UW.
Thanika Painruttanasukho (she/her)
Quiz Section: 11:30 AM–12:20 PM Thursday in SAV 168 (Section AC)
Office Hours: 5:00–6:50 PM Tuesday
What I love so much is traveling. It lets me see the world in different ways. I grew up in Thailand and my favourite food is definitely Thai food. This is my first time TAing. I am very excited to meet and get to know you all.
Velocity Yu (she/her)
Quiz Section: 9:30–10:20 AM Thursday in LOW 102 (Section AA)
Office Hours: 4:00–4:50 PM Tuesday and 6:00–6:50 PM Wednesday
A programmer that is dedicated to cooking :)