- Selected as part of the top 3% of candidates for the Uber Career Prep Program- Develop technical skills and computational thinking via 40+ hours of specialized training from monthly mock interviews, targeted technical workshops, and personalized coaching sessions with Uber Engineers- Enhance technical interview performance via 1-on-1 mentorship from an Uber Software Engineer

- Spearhead the planning and execution of HackRice, a 36-hour hackathon attracting 400+ participants, 20+ sponsors, and industry mentors annually- Lead and mentor a team of 10+ organizers, coordinating marketing, logistics, sponsorships, and participant engagement to achieve a seamless event- Secure, manage, and gain 300+ sponsorships from numerous top companies like Chevron, Capital One, and Intel, enhancing the event’s reach and resources- Develop and execute innovative programming, including workshops, three competition tracks, and beginner-friendly coding templates, boosting engagement - Oversee a significant budget, negotiating vendor contracts, managing tax-exempt purchases, and optimizing resources for maximum impact