Maisha Mahmood is a Master’s student in CS at Georgia Tech, specializing in Interactive Intelligence, while also working as a Software Engineer at Bank of America. She earned her B.S. in Computer Science with a concentration in Software Engineering from Virginia Commonwealth University. Her work focuses on developing intelligent, user-centered systems that simplify complex processes and enhance decision-making. With a strong foundation in software development and a growing passion for AI, Maisha is excited about creating technologies that are both functional and human-friendly. Outside of work and academics, she enjoys reading and playing chess.

Connect with Maisha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maishamahmood/

Sentosa Adjikusuma is part of the Architecture for Learning (A4L) team at DILab and currently pursuing OMSCS degree at Georgia Tech. At the moment, he is working as Senior Software Engineer at JPMorganChase in Singapore. His interests include system architecture, gen AI, education, and so on.

Beyond academic and work, he also enjoys badminton, table tennis, dramas, and other recreational activities. 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sentosa-adjikusuma-061430a9/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/sentosa_a

Shay Samat is a Data Scientist at the Data Science Alliance, where their focus is on advancing Responsible Data Science (RDS) to tackle societal challenges through ethical and community-centered data practices. Shay collaborates closely with nonprofit organizations across San Diego to drive data-driven social impact.

Currently, Shay is pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science with a specialization in Interactive Intelligence at Georgia Tech. Shay holds a Bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Science with a specialization in Machine Learning from UC San Diego.

Qiuchen Wang is currently pursuing her Master’s in Computer Science (OMSCS) at Georgia Tech while working as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Tulsa. Her research focuses on sand transport and erosion prediction, where she applies AI and machine learning to address challenges in the oil and gas industry. At the DILab, She works with the Jill Watson research group, exploring cutting-edge techniques in NLP and RAG to advance AI-driven solutions.

Outside of work, Qiuchen is an avid foodie who loves exploring diverse cuisines. She is also passionate about traveling—having visited four continents so far—and plans to explore even more of the world!

Natalia Theodora is currently pursuing an OMSCS degree with a specialization in Machine Learning at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Outside of her studies, Natalia works as a Senior Manager in the Data and AI practice at Accenture, where she focuses on modernizing Data Intelligence Platforms.

Natalia’s research interests include data and AI platform architecture, engineering, and education technology. She is motivated by her own positive experiences with online learning and is passionate about contributing to the field to help others benefit from similar opportunities.