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Lead Engineer | GE Aerospace Research

Current city: Albany, NY

Hobbies: Traveling, Triathlon, Outdoors, Volunteering, and Aerospace

My time at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ profoundly shaped my personal and professional identity, instilling in me a deep sense of belonging to the CU community. I am incredibly grateful for the mentorship and resources I received during my time at CU, which inspired me to give back by mentoring current students and sharing my experiences. Joining the CEAS GOLD Board is an exciting opportunity to deepen my connection to CU and contribute meaningfully to the community that has given me so much.

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Senior Ground Systems Engineer | BAE Systems

Current city: Denver, CO

I joined the GOLD Board because ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ helped me be where I am right now and I want to give back. It is very important to me to help students and alumni find a place where they feel like they belong and a place where they find support.

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Job title: Senior Software EngineerÌý| VisaÌý

Current city:ÌýHighlands Ranch, CO

Hobbies:ÌýTraveling, hiking, camping,Ìýpainting, baking

As a proud alumna of ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ and a member of the CEAS GOLD Board, I am dedicated to bridging the gap between the College of Engineering and Applied Science and its recent graduates. My past roles, such as serving as the Social Chair of Gradswe, have equipped me to foster a diverse and inclusive community. I have gained valuable insights into the academic and professional needs of students through my involvement with the Bold Center and the Forever Buff Program. I am eager to utilize these experiences to guide, mentor, and support current students. I am deeply committed to enhancing the college's reputation and contributions and am enthusiastic about making a lasting impact on the college and its graduates. SkoBuffs!

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Design Engineer | SRAM

Current city: Colorado Springs, Colorado

At CU I was given so many opportunities to learn, grow, and follow my passions, eventually leading me to my current role as a design engineer for mountain bike brake systems at SRAM. After several years working in industry, I am excited to be a part of the GOLD board and have the chance to lend a hand in creating the same opportunities for future students through mentorship and connections with students for years to come.

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Job title: Co-Founder, Starfish SpaceÌý

Current city:ÌýSeattle, WA

Hobbies:ÌýAn adrenaline junkie: scuba, skydiving, kite boarding, soccer, triathlons, anything space

Trevor joined the GOLD board to provide perspective in educating future engineers, expand end deepen contributions back to ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ, and be among high caliber individuals seeking to better the lives of others.

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Research Engineer | Saint-Gobain R&D Center

Current city:ÌýProvidence, RI

Hobbies:Ìýrunning, yoga, watching Colorado football

During my time at CU, my main goal was to improve the student experience within the college of engineering and employ student voices in decision making. With my experience on the Mechanical Engineering DEI board and Dean's advisory board, I wanted to bridge that experience into my post-graduate life and continue trying to make CU Engineering the best place for everyone.

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Lead Engineer | Carollo Engineers, Inc

Current city:ÌýDenver, CO

I joined the GOLD Board because I am proud to have graduated from ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ and I want to give back to the community that has been instrumental in my journey. Plus, having another reason to visit Boulder is an added bonus!

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Refining Engineer – Operations Research Refining Group (ORR) | Technologies & Sites Portfolio – Renewables | Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC)

Current city: Findlay, Ohio

Young professional working in the petrochemicals and energy sector. My upbringing and professional career spans North America, Europe, Southeast/Central Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa, where I have engaged with diverse cultures and perspectives. I am always open to mentoring fellow first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented STEM students, I saw the GOLD Advisory Board as one of the many ways to give back to those communities across the College of Engineering & Applied Science.

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Senior Cloud Security Engineer | Reddit, Inc.

Current city:ÌýDenver, CO

Hobbies:ÌýHiking, reading, yoga andÌýmeditation

During my student years at CU, some of my professors took special efforts to facilitate communication with industry professionals. This has been incredibly important in helping me shape my career. By joining the GOLD Board, I'd like to contribute and develop new methods to continue bridging the gap between academia and industry so that students have more exposure to industry professionals which will enable them to be better prepared for the life ahead.

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Aerospace Systems Engineer | Maxar Technologies

Current city: Washington, DC

I joined the GOLD Board because I wanted to give back to a school and program that gave me so much. I hope that my contributions to the GOLD Board will make a positive impact on CU, the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences, and the many students that pass through its doors.

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Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness | University of Colorado Denver

My job:ÌýI lead many academic functions, such as: academic planning, accreditation, program review, new degree program approval, institutional research, data governance and management, assessment, university curriculum, and graduate education.Ìý

Current city:ÌýLafayette, Colorado

Hobbies:ÌýSpending time with family, cooking, hiking, and traveling

I joined the GOLD Board because CU Engineering has been an integral part of my life and has drastically influenced who I am as a person. I have experienced the college from the roles of student, staff and faculty and hope my unique perspective will allow me to give back, mentor, expand networks and support students and alumni.Ìý

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Lunar Systems Engineer | Blue Origin

Current City: Denver, CO

Hobbies: Skiing, Sailing, Soccer, Volleyball, Digital Art, Boating, Strategy Games, Sim Racing, Motorsports

My time at CU is what has molded me into the person I am today, and I am forever grateful for that. I joined the GOLD Board to give back to current students and foster better relations between the alumni and the university. One of my favorite ways to give back is to engage with current students through panels, mentorships, resume workshops, and networking events. A strong alumni network is beneficial for current students and former students alike as it lays the foundation of better community and partnerships beyond Boulder. I hope to build that during my time on the GOLD Board.

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Researcher

Current city: Denver, CO

Pradyumna (Prady) is an Energy Systems Researcher, with focuses in Nuclear Generation, Energy Markets and Power Systems. A proud graduate of CU from the Mechanical Engineering Department, he is deeply committed to helping students maximize their potential and opportunities, which he serves in the capacity of a GOLD Board Member and Advisor to AAEIO, a BOLD Student Organization.

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CEO | Pantera Security, Inc

Current city:ÌýTampa, FL

David Rougely is a cybersecurity professional and educator with over 25 years of experience in IT, engineering, cybersecurity consulting, and offensive security. He is the founder of Pantera Security, Inc., where he leads the development of TraceClaw, an AI-powered API security application. In addition to TraceClaw development Pantera Security also offers specialized cybersecurity assessments and tech product sales. David teaches Cyber Crime and Law at MSU Denver, bringing real-world insight to the classroom, and is the Executive Director of Cyber Cat Labs, a nonprofit focused on cybersecurity education for underserved communities. His expertise spans Electrical Engineering, AI security, penetration testing, risk assessments, and cybersecurity training.

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Director of Engineering | Trackonomy

Current city:ÌýSan Jose, CA

Hobbies: Traveling, amateur radio, music, cooking

I am pleased and honored to be a part of the dynamic and benevolent team at the CU GOLD board. Being part of the CU gold board gives me a chance to help budding students, connect with alumni, share my experiences with them and to offer support to the next generation of Buffs. During school, there were innumerable times when I got support from the CU staff, management, students and alumniÌýthrough their selfless deeds. Now I want to play my role and give back to the fraternity. I am very passionate about the 'student – alumni – industry' networking and harmonization. I would like to use the CU GOLD platform to create better industry engagement and to further the student and alumni support efforts.Ìý

Bio:ÌýSaurabh is an experienced and passionate wireless product architect and systems designer with expertise in consumer electronics, automotive, mission-critical military warfighter systems, and Industrial IoT applications. He has a Masters and Ph.D. from ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ in EE with a focus on Antenna and RF systems Design for diverseÌýmilitary applications and combat system platforms. Saurabh is also skilled in supply chain management for resilient product design cycles, product platform creation, product interoperability management, and global technical operations support. After contributing as a designer and core architect for over threeÌýyears, he is currently focused on international market access efforts across diverse verticals.

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Consultant | Deloitte

Current city: Washington D.C.

I’m a consultant at Deloitte and I help commercial clients with their major infrastructure and capital projects in different capacities including project delivery, risk and governance, and many more. I joined the GOLD Board to give back to the campus that gave so much to me while I was a student. I want to help alumni stay connected to the campus and other fellow alumni and to help them with their transition from college to industry.

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Strategic Project ManagerÌý|ÌýIbotta, Inc

Current city:ÌýBoulder, CO

Hobbies:ÌýSkiing, playing volleyball, traveling, DIY projects, boating and water sports

During my time as a student, countless alumni, professors, managers, and advisors helped me find my way through engineering school and into industry. I joined the GOLD Board as a way to pay that guidance and mentorship forward to the next generation of engineering Buffs.

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Software Development Engineer | Amazon

Current city:ÌýRedmond, WA

Hobbies: Reading, ultimate frisbee, traveling

My time at CU was incredibly significant in helping me choose a path toward success for the rest of my life. At CU, I was able to challenge myself and become a well-prepared engineer before my first job. I loved my experiences getting involved in the Access and Inclusion Mentoring Program, the Google Developers Student Club, the Aerospace Graduate Student Organization, and as a Senator for the CEAS in the Graduate and Professional Student Government. I feel proud of the mark I was able to leave on CU during my time, as well as grateful for the mark that CU has left on me simultaneously. It is an honor to be representing the recent graduates of the CEAS and helping foster mentoring and proper preparation for future CU graduates. Sko buffs!

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Manager Athlete Science @ adidas Innovation

Current city: Portland, OR

My time at CU allowed me to cultivate a unique career pathway that combined my passion for engineering and sports product design. Having spent several years working in the industry, I now want to give back to the community by providing the mentorship, support, and connections that I experienced as a student. I hope to help the college maintain its exceptional ability to create well-rounded engineers for an ever-evolving world.

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