Staff
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Instructors
Teaching Professor Dan Garciahe/him/his
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Iām just so delighted to be teaching the course again! I co-invented BJC in 2008 with my good friend and colleague Brian Harvey, and absolutely love teaching it. Iām passionate about bringing engaging and powerful CS ābig ideasā to students who normally wouldnāt be exposed to it. I am humbled by all the national attention BJC has received (see the āin the Newsā part of my website) and hope you find this class beautiful and joyful! When Iām not working, you can find me traveling, playing golf or board games (e.g., Monopoly Deal), or binging shows (anything Pixar or Marvel) with my family. p.s. My wife and I both went to Cal for grad schoolā¦ Go Bears!
Head Teaching Assistants
Stacey Yooshe/hercs10@berkeley.eduDSP
Hello! Iām Stacey, a senior majoring in bioengineering. I took CS10 in Spring 2022 and have been involved with the team ever since. Iām thrilled to be returning as Head TA this Fall. CS10 was a great, friendly introduction to computer science at Berkeley, and it really helped me dive into the field with confidence. Outside of academics, I enjoy cooking, listening to music, and being creative. Feel free to reach out with any questions! :D
Victoria Phelpsshe/hercs10@berkeley.eduDSP
Hello everyone! Iām thrilled to be your Head TA this semester. I currently work as an intern for a software company, SAP, the company that sponsors the programming language Snap!, which weāll be using throughout the semester. My passion lies in research, particularly in software development and computer science (CS) education. When I first took this course, I had no programming experience, but I fell in love with it and became a dedicated advocate for CS10 and Snap!.
As a non-traditional student returning to school after a four-year gap, I firmly believe that anyone can learn CS. The field is open to everyone, regardless of age, skill level, or previous experience. My key piece of advice is to embrace failure as part of the learning process. Remember, not knowing something now doesnāt mean you wonāt master it soon. Iām excited to share this journey with you and help you discover the world of computer science!
Teaching Assistants
Dorottya Urmossyshe/her
Hi! Iām a senior studying Computer Science with an emphasis on Computer Architecture and EE. I took CS 10 back in Fallā21 and was an AI and tutor in the follwing years. CS 10 was one of my favorite courses, so I hope everyone will have fun while taking it! In my free time I like reading, crocheting and traveling :)
Marius Castrohe/him
Yo! My name is Marius and Iām a senior majoring in Applied Math and Computer Science. I took CS10 Spring 2022 and have been involved with the course on staff ever since. Iām pumped to see what this semester has for all of us! I came into Berkeley with no coding experience and I remember how my roommates (who were in 61A/B at the time) screens used to look like giberish while they did hw. I had no idea what CS was so I decided just to try it out by taking CS10. The class quickly became my favorite Iāve taken so far at Berkeley as it opened up the world of programming to me in a very beginner-friendly way. I hope to lend other students a hand in finding their way into Computer Science as a whole and maybe even find a passion like I did :)
Tutors
Aanvi Kotharishe/her
Hello! My name is Aanvi, Iām a junior majoring in CS. I took CS10 in Fall 2022 and it has been one of my favourite classes at Cal so far. Iām excited to be back on CS10 staff for a third semester! I genuinely enjoy solving problems, writing code and teaching. Outside of school, I find joy in golf and swimming. Hope to make you all love this class as much as I did.
Bryan Floreshe/him
Hey! My name is Bryan and Iām a senior studying Computer Science & Data Science with a domain emphasis in Applied Mathematics and Modeling. As someone who started out with no programming experience before college, I felt that CS10 was perfect introduction for me back when I took it my freshmen year. Iāve since been an Academic Intern for CS10 for 3 semesters and am now a UCS1. During my free time, I will probably be watching Netflix or playing video games. I hope you enjoy CS10 and am looking forward to helping everyone as a UCS1!
Dream Lopezshe/her
Hello everyone!! Iām a senior majoring in Data Science and Public Health. I took CS10 my first semester at Berkeley and it really helped my build confidence in my coding abilities! This is going to be my 7th semester with CS10! In my free time I love to read, hike, watch movies, find cute coffee shops, and bake. I look forward to meeting everyone and help you fall in love with CS <3
Elise Vambenepeshe/her
Hello! Iām a sophomore studying IEOR (Industrial Engineering & Operations Research). I became an AI last spring after taking CS10 in the fall, and Iām excited to continue my journey as a UCS1! I love dark chocolate and exploring East Bay on my road bike.
Hannah Chungshe/her
Hello! My name is Hannah and I am a sophomore studying Statistics. Iāve been a part of CS10 course staff since Spring 2024 and it has been a blast. Iām looking forward to bringing that same excitement to you this semester! In my free time, I enjoy hiking, reading, swimming, and playing with my foster kittens. Super excited to meet all of you!
Harry Qianhe/him
Hi! I am a Junior majoring in Physics and a minor in EECS; Iāve been on the CS 10 staff team for a couple of semesters and I am very excited to meet you all. Iām from Rome, Italy, so if you have any questions about Italy, stop by and ask! I joined the class with ZERO experience in coding, and I left the class with enough skills to start my CS journey here at Cal. I hope to support you throughout the course!
Nahee Jeongshe/her
Hi all! My name is Nahee, and Iām a sophomore intending to study computer science. I was an Academic Intern for CS10 in my freshman year and a tutor over the summer. I also served as one of the Co-Instructors for the BJC Summer Computer Science Academy. Besides CS, I love dressing up, writing short stories, and drinking Starbucks (my go-to order is iced Americano with a splash of oat milk plus two Splenda packets). Looking forward to meeting you all!
Raka Litantohe/him
Hello! Iām Raka, a senior majoring in CS. I have been an AI and a reader before, and this is my third time being a UCS-1 for CS 10. Before coming into Berkeley, I had never coded before, but taking CS 10 opened my eyes to the wonderful world of Computer Science and really helped me for my future classes. I hope all of you can enjoy CS 10 as much as I did!
Academic Interns
Anneliese Gallershe/her
Hi! My name is Anneliese and Iām a sophomore majoring in Cognitive Science. I took CS10 in Spring 2024, which changed my life and helped me discover my passion for CS that I didnāt know existed. Iām so excited to give back to CS10 by being an AI this semester! Outside of school I love to dance, learn languages, write creatively, and eat a lot of mac and cheese :D
Frederick Dehmelhe/him
Hi, my name is Fredi! I took CS 10 in Fall 2023 and I am excited to work with you all this semester! I am from London and I am an sophomore studying Environmental Economics and Policy and Computer Science. I love to read, thrift and play basketball, and my favourite place to eat in Berkeley is Top Dog!
Hala Bogesshe/her
Hi there :) My name is Hala and Iām a junior studying EECS. CS10 has been such a fun and exciting way to kickstart my coding journey, and the amazing staff make it even better! Outside of class, I love an adventureāwhether itās rock climbing, jiu-jitsu, or exploring the outdoors. Iām also passionate about cooking, baking, and finding new ways to be creative. Looking forward to a great semester with all of you!
Jaylen Hehe/him
Hey whatās up! My name is Jaylen and Iām a sophomore studying CS. Taking CS10 in my first semester at Berkeley really helped prepare me to enter the field here. From the strong course staff to the welcoming atmosphere, I loved everything about the class structure. For this, I felt I wanted to give back to help provide other students the same great experience I had when I took this class. Excited to meet you all and help teach this semester!
Julio Diazhe/him
Hi everyone! Iām Julio, and I took CS10 in Fall 2023. This course was key in building my foundation in computer science, and Iām excited to be part of the CS10 staff this semester! I look forward to helping you navigate the material and supporting you throughout the course. Feel free to reach out anytime. Letās make this a fun and productive semester together! :D
Liberty Lauershe/her
Hi! Iām Liberty, a sophomore from Washington state intending to major in Data Science and Economics. I had never coded before coming to Berkeley, but CS 10 kick-started a whole new journey for me. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing tennis, painting, hiking, trying different coffee shops, and traveling. I am excited for the opportunity to help you get a lot out of this course!
Nicolas Perezhe/him
Hi there! My name is Nicolas. I am a senior majoring in Enviormental Economics and Data Science. While I have not taken CS10, I have taken a variety of other technical courses here at Berkeley, aswell as been a software engineer intern this past summer that will help guide me in my teachings this semester. Fun facts about me, is that IN-N-Out is my favorite food, I love the Los Angeles Lakers, and my favorite place to be at is the beach!
Roberto Buendiahe/him
HAIIII GUYS :p Iām beyond excited to be your AI this semester! Iām from Santa Ana, CA and an Energy Engineering major with a minor in EECS, and let me tell youācoding is super hard man. When I started at Cal, I had zero coding experience, but this class opened soooo many doors for me. I canāt wait to help make your learning experience both fun and super enlightening. Letās have an amazing semester together!
Sufjan Fanahe/him
Hello :^) My name is Sufjan (Suhf-yawn), and Iām a rising senior studying Applied Math and Computer Science. I think CS 10 is an awesome course and the best way to build a foundation of love for computer science, along with the problem-solving abilities it provides. Aside from school, Iām really into film, politics, philosophy, and pretty much anything else that can be argued about as annoyingly and obnoxiously as possible.
Vivek Puttahe/him
Hi everyone! My name is Vivek Putta and I am a sophomore in EECS, and I am so excited to get involved with CS10. This is my first time actually getting the opportunity to teach, and I am looking forward to learning and growing alongside all of you. I know we are going to have a great semester and I am excited to meet you all!