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Hi! I’m Jonny, a senior studying EECS and Statistics. Here are some things that I like: algorithms, my girlfriend, NLP, random processes, astrophysics, anime, kdramas, league, water polo, swimming, weight lifting, and food. I can’t wait to meet you this semester, and feel free to reach out whenever!

Hi! I am a third year PhD student in the theory group and BAIR. I work on problems at the intersection of theoretical computer science, statistics, and machine learning. Outside of research, I like hip-hop dance, music concerts, and Stardew Valley.

Hi, I’m Eric and I’m a fourth-year phd student in EECS. I’m broadly interested in theoretical questions in machine learning and occasionally work on topics in EconCS and language models.

Hi! I’m a third year PhD student in theoretical CS. I primarily work on streaming algorithms and error correcting codes. In my free time, I like playing board games and eating tasty food.

Hi! I’m a fourth year from New England majoring in CS. During my free time, I like playing tennis, grabbing boba, cooking, and playing TFT. I really enjoyed CS 170 when I took it and hope you do too!

Hi all! I’m a senior majoring in CS / Ling and this will be my 4th semester on staff. My interests include cooking and climbing. I’ve also recently started playing pickleball. Looking forward to meeting everyone!

Hellooo and welcome to CS 170! I’m Diana (the little brother says hi again), a CS + applied math major from the Bay Area. I love running (hills), naps of inordinate length, not doing FFT by hand, and my newest obsession is undestroying my knees. Reach out with ANY questions you may have; excited to meet you guys!

Hi! I’m a 4th year BioE, EECS, & Applied Math student from San Diego, CA. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, completing crosswords, and reading. I’m looking forward to meeting you all this semester!

Hey everyone! I’m a senior from SoCal studying CS with a minor in music. This is my fourth semester on 170 staff and it’s my favorite class I’ve taken at Berkeley :) in my free time I like to play piano, play chess, and eat Italian food. Looking forward to meeting all of you!

Hi! My name is Xavier and I’m a senior studying CS from Syracuse, NY. This is my fifth semester on CS170 staff and second semester being a TA. In my free time, I enjoy long-distance cycling, bouldering, and skiing. Looking forward to seeing you all in OH and Discussion!

Hi! I’m Aaryan, a 3rd year from Michigan studying EECS. Aside from algorithms, I enjoy watching/playing sports (basketball, tennis, football, F1), poker, music, and travel. Looking forward to meeting everyone this semester!

Hey – I’m Ajay, a senior from Thousand Oaks, California, studying linguistics and computer science here at Berkeley. In my spare time, I enjoy writing crosswords, dancing, memorizing trivia, and watching New Orleans sports teams.

Hi! My name is Alex, and I am a senior studying CS from Ningbo, China. In my spare time, I like playing soccer and watching movies. Looking forward to meet you all!

Hey! My name is Anushka and I am a junior studying EECS. My hobbies include baking, playing racket sports, going to yoga classes, and hiking. I love teaching and 170 has been my favorite class so I am really excited for this semester!

Hi, I’m David, a sophomore studying EECS, first time on staff! Love AI and algorithms. In my free time, I enjoy picking up new hobbies! Reach out with any questions you might have, course related or not!

Hi! My name is Divya, and I’m a 3rd year EECS major from San Diego. In my free time, I enjoy running, snowboarding , and surfing. I look forward to meeting everyone this semester :) Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!

Hi! I am a senior from Indiana studying computer science, and this is my third semester on course staff. Outside of school, I love to solve puzzles, play video games, and play intramural soccer. If you ever want to talk about the course or anything else, please feel free to reach out!

Hello! I’m Jeffrey, a 3rd year CS and MCB major from Oregon. This is my first semester being on 170 course staff, but I’m so excited to help everyone through one of my favorite classes I’ve ever taken!

Hi, my name is Jessica and I am a 3rd year studying CS. I like running + coffee shops + reading manga + beabadoobee! Excited for the semester and feel free to reach out!

Hey! I’m a junior studying Computer Science & Neurobiology. In my free time, I like to play tennis, read novels sipping coffee and go kayaking. Excited to meet everyone and discuss algorithms!

Hi all, I am Shu, a junior majoring in CS and Applied Math from Beijing. In my free time, I like to play soccer and watch the Premier League. This is my second time being a course staff for 170. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

Hi! I’m Stefan. I study computer science and math. I enjoy cooking, weight lifting, running, swimming, and watching movies. Feel free to reach out about anything!

Hi! I’m Thomas, a junior studying CS and Physics. In my free time I like playing tennis, running, and watching classic films! I’m also part of the team that builds Glitch, a 250lb combat robot that competes on the BattleBots TV show.

I am a fourth-year double majoring in physics and computer science. Originally from Hong Kong, I enjoy editorial/fashion photography, reading about international relations/ political economy, and trying different recipes. I am currently working with Prof. Laura Waller on computational imaging and information theory.

Hi everyone! I’m Yamuna, a junior from the Bay Area studying EECS. I love dancing, playing the guitar, watching sitcoms, and going on long walks. I also enjoy going to concerts and I’m trying to get more into hiking. Looking forward to meeting you all this semester! Feel free to reach out with any questions :)