Executive Team
SAAS is led by a group of data science enthusiasts who have great passion for promoting data science to all students in UC Berkeley. They come from different backgrounds and are interested in different areas related to data science. Click on the pictures to learn more about our execs!
Ankit Roy
President
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Lauryn Nakamitsu
Internal Vice President
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Hey everyone! I’m Lauryn, and I’m a third-year student studying data science and computer science from Los Altos, California. During my free time, I enjoy playing spikeball, thrifting, and trying out new cafes! Hit me up if you ever want to grab coffee, raid Trader Joe's, or talk about anything Taylor Swift related!
Lauryn Nakamitsu
Internal Vice President
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Sarah Son
External Vice President
(She/Her/Hers)
Hey! I’m Sarah, a junior from SoCal, Oregon, West Virginia and South Korea studying DS. In my leisure time, you can usually find me working on my MBTI Slide Deck, writing my latest short story, reading some speculative fiction, and getting bulldozed over by chess bots :`) I also have extensive ranking lists for cafés, restaurants, libraries and boba shops in Berkeley, so hit me up for recs!
Sarah Son
External Vice President
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Kelly Tran
Vice President of Operations
(She/Her/Hers)
Hi everyone! I’m a junior studying CS originally from San Gabriel (SoCal gang). In my freetime, you can find me at SoDoI making lattes for my friends, writing songs, thrifting at flea markets and eating my way through the Bay. Hit me up with food + music recs (esp indie pop + edm). Stream ‘silent drives’ by kxllyrxse. :)
Kelly Tran
Vice President of Operations
Kishore Chidambaram
Projects Vice President
Director Team
The Director team heads SAAS's various committees. Click on the pictures to learn more about our directors!
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Carlos Gonzalez
Data Foundations Director
(He/Him)
Hello! I’m Carlos and I’m a senior studying data science from Santa Ana, CA. In my free time, I enjoy playing music, video games, and have recently gotten into boxing and bouldering. Looking forward to an exciting semester!
Carlos Gonzalez
Data Foundations Director
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Victor Hu
Data Foundations Director
(He/Him/His)
Hi I’m Victor, a junior from New Jersey studying computer science and statistics. I enjoy playing guitar and ultimate frisbee, and I love cats, coffee, food, and music. Hit me up to start the SAAS band :o
Victor Hu
Data Foundations Director
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Sarah Song
Data Consulting Project Manager
(She/Her/Hers)
Hello! I’m Sarah and I am a senior from Iowa, studying statistics and data science. I adore cats, eating, and romping around town. In my free time, you’ll most likely find me doing nothing or solo exploring!
Sarah Song
Data Consulting Project Manager
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Aathreya Kadambi
Data Consulting Project Manager
(He/Him/His)
G’day, I’m Aathreya! I’m a sophomore from New Jersey interested in geometry, machine learning, and graphics. When I have free time I like to work on my blog or spend time with friends. Let me know if you ever want to do something fun!
Aathreya Kadambi
Data Consulting Project Manager
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Arnav Dalal
Data Consulting Project Manager
(He/Him)
Hi! I’m Arnav, a sophomore studying EECS and data science. In my freetime, I like dancing, playing all sorts of sports from basketball to badminton (lately been getting into frisbee), trying out new cuisines, and hitting up every boba spot in Berkeley. Always down to try something new, so let’s hang if that’s also you! Excited to meet you all!
Arnav Dalal
Data Consulting Project Manager
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Shreshta Keta
Data Consulting Project Manager
(She/Her)
Hi! I’m Shreshta and I am a junior from Austin, TX studying Data Science and Statistics. In my free time, I play sports, dance, watch rom coms and bake periodically. I love being outdoors so you reach out if you want to chill on the glade or go on a long stroll. I’m so excited to meet everyone!
Shreshta Keta
Data Consulting Project Manager
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Selena Zhao
Data Consulting Project Manager
(She/Her)
Hi! I’m Selena, a junior from San Jose studying stats & CS. I love sunset-watching, running & skiing, crocheting, listening to Taylor Swift, and playing word hunt, come chat with me over boba anytime!
Selena Zhao
Data Consulting Project Manager
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Tiffany Tra
Data Mentorship Director
(She/Her/Hers)
Hey I’m Tiffany, a junior studying data science + stats. I’m a huge fan of eating copious amounts of fruit, spending too much money on matcha from Mind, and listening to book/movie recaps (currently trying to get back into PJO). Since last semester I’ve been on a mission to find the perfect wide leg sweatpants so let me know if you have any recs!
Tiffany Tra
Data Mentorship Director
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Arnav Gurudatt
Data Mentorship Director
(He/Him/His)
Hey everyone, my name is Arnav and I’m currently a junior majoring in data science and economics and minoring in statistics. I enjoy playing basketball, listening to music, and watching Jeopardy! Looking forward to meeting all of you!
Arnav Gurudatt
Data Mentorship Director
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Evan Schweizer
Data Mentorship Director
(He/Him/His)
Hey! I’m a senior transfer student studying statistics and data science. I grew up in Sunnyvale, California, and in my free time I love to hike, mountain bike, and just recently got into skiing (I love any activity that gets me away from the city). Always happy to chat!
Evan Schweizer
Data Mentorship Director
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Rohit Jha
Education Director
(He/Him)
Hi! I’m Rohit, a 3rd-year from Connecticut studying CS, DS, and Stats! I’m a huge media geek so feel free to ask for or give music/movie recs in any genre! I also like to travel to new places, log as many restaurants as possible, and talk about behavior so hmu if you need psychoanalyzing ;)
Rohit Jha
Education Director
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Daisy Wang
Education Director
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Hi! I’m a junior double majoring in Applied Math and Statistics with a minor in Creative Writing. In my free time I like listening to music, reading (YA+non-fiction), writing, and watching Youtube and C-dramas :D.
Daisy Wang
Education Director
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Ryan Chiang
Web Developer
(He/Him/His)
Hi! I’m Ryan, a 3rd year in mechanical engineering. I’m from Walnut, CA in Socal! i am dnb fan but like melodic when sad. Hit me up if you want to run any games or teach me something new!
Ryan Chiang
Web Developer
Advisor Team
The Advisor team assists SAAS members with technical projects and logistical issues. Advisors also provide career advice and act as mentors to other members.
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Kate Colvin
Head Advisor
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Hi everyone! My name is Kate and I’m a senior majoring in Statistics and Public Health. I grew up in Merced, CA, but was born here in Berkeley! I love exploring the bay, urban birdwatching, and adding places to my boba tier list. Some of my other interests include practicing martial arts, playing tennis, and bopping to Broadway soundtracks :D
Kate Colvin
Head Advisor
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Chris Zhan
Exec Advisor
(He/Him/His)
Hi! I’m a senior studying Computer Science and minoring in Data Science & Bioengineering. I also enjoy mixing music and winter sports. Looking for an NFL or MLS team to be a fan of, so feel free to convince me why your team is the best!
Chris Zhan
Exec Advisor
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Amish Gupta
Professional Development Advisor
(He/Him)
hi! My name is Amish and I’m a junior from Cupertino, CA. I’m studying cs and minoring in ds. In my free time I like to go to the gym, hike, or try new coffee spots.
Amish Gupta
Professional Development Advisor
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Claire Mai
Professional Development Advisor
(She/Her/Hers)
Hi! I’m a senior studying Data Science and Statistics. In my free time, I’m probably lifting, taking naps, or listening to Taylor Swift. Feel free to reach out to chat about anything!
Claire Mai
Professional Development Advisor
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Claire Wang
Professional Development Advisor
(She/Her/Hers)
Hello! I’m a third year from the 626 studying Media Studies and Data Science; I’m also an avid grocery shopper and Cheese Board enthusiast! Talk to me about speculative fiction, Beli rankings, creative writing, or my controversial takes on cooking chicken.
Claire Wang
Professional Development Advisor
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Adrian Kwan
Professional Development Advisor
(He/Him)
Hi! I’m Adrian, a junior majoring in CS and minoring in DS. I grew up in Shanghai but moved to CT/NYC when I was 14. You’ll probably catch me at Sodoi ordering a strawberry matcha latte and grinding. In my free time, I love to work out, go raving, or golf. Excited to meet you all!
Adrian Kwan
Professional Development Advisor
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Drew Colmenar
Professional Development Advisor
(He/Him/His)
Hi! Drew is a 3rd year studying Data Science from Agoura Hills. He loves playing basketball, rating food places, talking about tv/movies, and exploring.
Drew Colmenar
Professional Development Advisor
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Vivrd Prasanna
Professional Development Advisor
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Hello there! I’m Vivrd, a senior from the Bay Area studying Data Science. My hobbies include playing table tennis, working on jigsaw puzzles, and curling up with a good book. I also love coffee - possibly a little too much. Come say hi!
Vivrd Prasanna
Professional Development Advisor
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Yifan Zhang
Professional Development Advisor
(He/Him/His)
Hi all, I’m Yifan, a senior studying CS and Stats. Born and raised in Tianjin, China. Moved to LA in 8th grade then Dallas my freshman year. I’m into cars, coffee, and reef aquariums. In my free time, I love to make espressos and observe trends of live car auctions. Come and say hi :)
Yifan Zhang
Professional Development Advisor
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Janet Cui
Internal Affairs Advisor
(She/Her/Hers)
Hi everyone! I'm a senior studying Data Science from Fremont, California (Bay Area born and raised bby!!). In my free time I love photography and scrapbooking, complaining that it's cold (below 65 is a no from me), and revising my 15-year husband-hunting plan. Let’s hang!
Janet Cui
Internal Affairs Advisor
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Angela Feng
Data Mentorship Advisor
(She/Her)
Hiiii!! I’m Angela and I’m a senior studying computer science + data science from San Francisco! In my free time, I like to make 3d-origami, make the most out of my Netflix account (let me know if you have shows recs), and go grocery shopping (you are very welcome to join me anytime)! :)
Angela Feng
Data Mentorship Advisor
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Rishab Satyakaal
Data Consulting Advisor
(He/Him/His)
Hi, I’m Rishab. I’m a third-year from San Jose, CA studying computer science. I enjoy basketball, tennis, table tennis, board and card games, a wide variety of video games, detective tv shows, and exploring the bay.
Rishab Satyakaal
Data Consulting Advisor
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Kevin Gong
Data Consulting Advisor
(He/Him/His)
Hi, I'm Kevin. I'm a senior data science major from Hanford/Fresno, California. My hobbies include playing sports, watching MLB/NBA/NFL/college football, venturing around the East Bay for food, collecting Pokémon cards, taking public transit, and listening to 3rd-gen K-pop music.
Kevin Gong
Data Consulting Advisor
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Akhil Vemuri
Data Consulting Advisor
(He/Him)
Hi! My name is Akhil, and I’m a senior studying computer science and statistics from San Jose, CA. Some of my interests are traveling, playing soccer, and watching horror movies. I look forward to a fun semester with everyone!
Akhil Vemuri
Data Consulting Advisor
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Siddharth Nath
Data Consulting Advisor
(He/Him)
Hi, I’m Sid - a junior from San Jose, CA studying Computer Science & Data Science. In my free time, you can find me standing in long lines at the RSF, playing basketball/table tennis, learning to cook new dishes, and listening to The Weeknd. Feel free to reach out about anything :)
Siddharth Nath
Data Consulting Advisor
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Sushant Vema
Education Advisor
(He/Him/His)
Hey! I’m Sushant and I am a senior from Pleasanton, California studying statistics and data science. I love to read, cook, explore the outdoors, and learn languages. You might see me hammocking on the glade, attending department events outside of my discipline, or going down Emacs rabbit holes. Come and say hi :)
Sushant Vema
Education Advisor
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Sophia Ma
External Affairs Advisor
(She/Her/Hers)
Hey! I’m a third year from Boston, Mass studying cognitive science and computer science. I love pottery, cooking, plants, fruit, and collecting earrings—grandma traits, I know. Other hobbies include volleyball and reviewing restaurants!
Sophia Ma
External Affairs Advisor