COI Ambassadors

Bikash Acharya

Major: Computer Science
Minor: Data Science
Hometown: Arghakhanchi, Nepal

What I love about the College of Informatics: "I love the people at the COI. They are really nice and are always there for me whenever I need them." 

Fun Fact About Myself: "I enjoy playing Cricket, hiking to new places, and observing the night sky."

Career Goals: "My career goal is to work as a software engineer."

Shreya Acharya

Major: Computer Information Technology
Minor: 3D Digital Design and VFX
Hometown: Kathmandu, Nepal

What I love about the College of Informatics: "The environment is very welcoming."

Fun Fact About Myself: "I do glass painting."

Career Goals: "Graduate and travel as much as I can."

Hassan Alsaffar

Major: Computer Information Technology
Hometown: Saudi Arabia

What I love about the College of Informatics: "The atmosphere and socializing with other students are the best about the COI for me. As an international student, I felt welcomed. Talking with students and noticing their experiences and sharing ideas throughout the semester, encourages me towards my studies and to achieve goals." 

Fun Fact About Myself: "I am from Saudi Arabia, my first language is Arabic. Sports and cars are the most interesting topics for me and love to read or watch about them."

Career Goals: "One of my career goals is to be part of the Saudi Arabia 2030 vision that focuses on technology which was one of the reasons that made me decide on my major. Starting a company and running a business that is related to my major is a dream goal for me too."

Gaurab Baral

Major: Computer Science
Minor: Data Science and Applied Statistics
Hometown: Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal

What I love about the College of Informatics: "The community and giving tours of Griffin Hall."

Fun Fact About Myself: "I am interested in tv series, I watched Breaking Bad within a span of 3 days. I also love traveling and hiking."

Career Goals: "I want to be a software engineer and take care of my family."

Jacob Bumgartner

Major: Computer Science & Electronic Media & Broadcasting
Minor: 
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH

What I love about the College of Informatics: "I like how great the community is here. It is an inviting environment to connect with the students, professors and faculty."

Fun Fact About Myself: "My favorite way to relax is driving on the highway on a warm day with my windows down and music playing."

Career Goals: "I am looking forward to graduating and using the skills I have learned from NKU to peruse a career that challenges me to keep learning and improving."

Sophia Cates

Major: Electronic Media & Broadcasting
Minor: Sports Business and Event Management
Hometown: Hebron, Kentucky

What I love about the College of Informatics: "Faculty and staff in the College of Informatics exceed expectations in helping me accomplish personal, academic and professional goals." 

Fun Fact About Myself: "I played basketball for ten years."

Career Goals: "After college, my goal is to work for a professional athletic department creating digital content for their social media."

Krish Darji

Major: Computer Information Technology
Minor: Computer Science
Hometown: Ahamedabad, Gujrat, India

What I love about the College of Informatics: "The thing I love the most COI is the friendliness of the professors." 

Fun Fact About Myself: "I love going on drives at night!"

Career Goals: "I want to become an network administrator."

Jenna Fryer

Major: Electronic Media & Broadcasting
Minor: 
Hometown: Cold Springs, KY

What I love about the College of Informatics: "I love meeting new people in my college and representing COI!"

Fun Fact About Myself: "I'm in a band!"

Career Goals: "While I have many, my main one is to see my name in the credits of a film."

Zayne Isom

Major: Electronic Media & Broadcasting
Minor: Honors
Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky

What I love about the College of Informatics: "I love how involved everyone is in the COI and how small the class sizes are. You can really get to know each of your professors on a personal level, which I think enhances your college experience."

Fun Fact About Myself: "I am a concert fanatic. I go to at least 1 concert a month and have been to over 15 of them in 2021."

Career Goals: "It is my goal to tour with a band as their creative director/ photographer and work as a producer on documentaries."

Rohan Karki

Major: Computer Information Technology
Minor: Information Security
Hometown: Kathmandu, Nepal

What I love about the College of Informatics: "College of Informatics has tons of opportunities for students to enhance and explore their skills. The co-operative and supportive environments are the best thing about COI." 

Fun Fact About Myself: "I am a music enthusiast. I write songs and sing as well."

Career Goals: "To enjoy the journey towards small to big accomplishments in life. I would like to describe my career goals, not to a specific path that I want to pursue, but a broad horizon where I can explore my skills." 

Evan Landry

Major: Business Information Systems
Minor: Business and Spanish
Hometown: Burlington, KY

What I love about the College of Informatics: "What I love about the COI is a lot! The advisors for the COI are extremely knowledgable and help a lot to alleviate the stress of registering for classes, there are so many clubs, and organizations offered which make finding your niche really easy." 

Fun Fact About Myself: "A fun fact about myself is that I have an interest in cars. I share this passion with my dad, who owns a 1996 Mustang SVT. I also have a love for traveling and technology." 

Career Goals: "My career goals are to attain an internship which transitions into a full-time role as a Business Analyst." 

Thu Le

Major: Data Science
Minor: Business Analytics
Hometown: Da Nang, Vietnam

What I love about the College of Informatics: "What I like about the COI Ambassador environment, the atmosphere, and the people here. COI Ambassadors creates an exciting, fun, and friendly environment where people can connect and help each other." 

Fun Fact About Myself: "My favorite food is ice cream. I can even eat it when the weather is extremely cold." 

Career Goals: "My career goal is to become a Data Analyst after graduating. After that, if I feel that I need more training in technical skills as well as knowledge to support my career, I'll go back to university and take the Master's Program." 

Abby Murphy

Major: Electronic Media & Broadcasting
Minor: Communication Studies
Hometown: Erlanger, Kentucky

What I love about the College of Informatics: "The college of informatics is so special because of all of the resources that it makes available to students! From amazing faculty to incredible facilities, the college of informatics sets students up for success. My favorite thing about COI is the sense of community! It is an incredibly positive learning environment and a safe space for growth."

Fun Fact About Myself: "I love all things 70s, especially the music! My favorites are Elton John, Abba, and Billy Joel!"

Career Goals: "I am hoping to be a director-producer and do photography on the side!"

Isha Nepal

Major: Computer Science
Hometown: Kathmandu, Nepal

What I love about the College of Informatics: "That I will get the opportunity to learn more about my field and become another part of the School of Computing."

Fun Fact About Myself: "I like interacting with people and traveling to different places."

Career Goals: "I want to explore my options, get to learn programming and figure out where my passions lie in CS."

Ife Osifalujo

Major: Computer Science
Minor: Electronic Media & Broadcasting
Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria

What I love about the College of Informatics: "COI is an amazing field of opportunities. It has challenged me to think strategically, build teamwork skills, and work smarter not harder." 

Fun Fact About Myself: "My twin sister's face unlocks my phone."

Career Goals: "I'm interested in both back-end and front-end engineering. Problem solving is the most satisfying job ever, it's tough at first but the end result releases so much dopamine in my brain. I want to be able to build programs from start to finish and physically watch it work."

Prerana Poudel

Major: Computer Science
Minor: Economics
Hometown: Kathmandu, Nepal

What I love about the College of Informatics: "COI is inclusive and open to everyone. I love attending the seminars and fairs (and free snacks too)! Our faculty and staff are approachable and ready to help us anytime. COI gives everyone the opportunity to learn and grow professionally and personally." 

Fun Fact About Myself: "I can literally take a nap anywhere, at anytime. Plus, I am a sleep-talker!"

Career Goals: "Being a full stack developer."

Nishant Timilsina

Major: Business Information Systems
Minor: Business
Hometown: Birgunj, Nepal

What I love about the College of Informatics: "The faculty and staff."

Fun Fact About Myself: "I can speak 4 languages."

Career Goals: "After college I want to work as a business analyst."