Yusuf -

Former D1 Athlete

Trained extensively and observed proper nutrition for months leading up to national-level track competitions. Competed in track and field at a national level for over 7 years.

Projects

GeiselQuest

Student orgs, events, and coursework directory for UCSD.

Research Papers

Case Study on GTRI Careers

Study for redesign Georgia Tech’s research recruitment platform.

Author Website

Designed and built a professional website for a published author.

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Enhancement of Mini-Grid Impact Research (IP)

Analyzing data on the social impact of electric mini-grids in Nigeria and Kenya.

SpearMan

A unity game build with a team of developers at Georgia Tech.

Core Attributes

my best qualities…

Work Ethic

I started out my freshman year of high school as one of the worst discus throwers on my team and a mediocre student. I ended my high school track career as a top 10 thrower in California, most improved thrower in my school’s history, and offered a full ride athletic scholarship to a D1 university. I also completed my academic career having taken over 10 Advanced Placements courses.

Adaptability

My freshman year of college, I was an Economics major. Shortly after, I decided to pursue medicine which led me to switch majors and complete a rigorous pre-med course load. I spent the next 3 years taking as many courses as my schedule would allow and graduated 1 year early. However, over my academic career, I realized my ultimate passion revolved around technology.

Creativity

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many students struggled with isolation and a lack of community due to remote learning. Recognizing this need, I was inspired to create GeiselQuest, a platform designed to help students at UC San Diego find and connect with student organizations, course group chats, and remote events, thereby fostering a sense of community despite the physical distance.