Dr. Dulimarta is currently an associate professor at GVSU's School of Computing and Information System. His research interests are in computer graphics and mobile applications. In recent years, Hans has served as a consultant on a number of industry-sponsored software development projects. He earned his PhD in Computer Science at Michigan State University, thanks to a scholarship provided by the Indonesian government. As a scholarship awardee, he was required to return and work for the Indonesian government after finishing his doctoral studies. After completing the employment requirement as a university professor in Indonesia, he decided to come back to return to USA and chose West Michigan as the home for his family.

Max completed his BS in Computer Science at the University of Michigan and then spent a number of years working as a software developer at Amazon. Max has a knack for coding and is always game for a tough technical challenge. He particular enjoys mentoring less experienced developers and helping them grow.

Dr. Rafiq is currently an assistant professor in the School of Computing. His research interests mainly concentrate on social computing, data mining, cyber safety, ubiquitous computing, and distributed systems. Before joining GVSU, Rahat worked at ThoughtSpot, a startup based in Palo Alto, California, for 14 months. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado Boulder, where he was one of the co-founding members of CUCyberSafety Lab. His Ph.D. dissertation is titled “Scalable and Timely Detection of Cyberbullying in Online Social Networks.”

Gabe served in the U.S. Navy from 2019-2025 as an Aviation Electrician on F/A-18F Super Hornets and has moved on to further his education pursuing a degree in computer science. He is actively working towards his bachelors in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics and CyberSecurity. Gabe is passionate about problem-solving, continuous learning, and bringing creative design to life in his work.

Conner DeGraaf is a Computer Science Major. He plans on bring a human oriented design to all his projects in and outside of work/school. Conner is really excited to learn more and hopefully start more personal projects. 

Tommy is in his second year at Grand Valley State University, majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics. Tommy enjoys learning new things and working through tough problems with code. Tommy is excited to be getting real-world experience with software development. In his free time, Tommy is either playing video games or trying to create his own.

 Bilal Khan is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Applied Computer Science at GVSU. He has a background in full-stack development and enjoys building scalable web applications. His interests include software architecture, AI-driven solutions, and cloud-based systems. Khan is passionate about solving real-world problems through technology and continuously improving his technical and research skills.

Hoan is a master's student at Grand Valley State University, pursuing a degree in Applied Computer Science. Prior to returning to school, he worked for several years as a controls engineer. Hoan aims to leverage his industry experience to tackle real-world project challenges with practical, hands-on solutions. Outside of academics, Hoan is passionate about music and enjoys live performances of all kinds.

Mario is currently pursuing his Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering at Grand Valley State University and it's his first year at GVSU after transferring from Grand Rapids Community College. He's excited about collaborating on real-world projects and gaining hands-on experience within the software industry. Mario is eager to continue growing and learning as a software engineer and looks forward to a career in computing. Long term, Mario hopes to deepen his understanding of software engineering, so he can use those skills to eventually pursue a career in the game industry.

Alex is in his last semester pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science at Grand Valley State University. Drawn into the field of Computer Science by a class taken in high school, Alex has a deep passion for programming and problem solving. He hopes to continue to learn and expand his capabilities using every experience as a learning opportunity. 

Lucy is currently pursuing her Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at GVSU and has just completed her first year of classes. She is also on track to attain her Master's in Applied Computer Science by the Fall of 2028. Relatively new to the field, Lucy is eager to gain new hands-on experiences and collaborate with her colleagues. She is passionate about bringing a unique perspective to her projects, and she enjoys finding creative solutions to logical challenges.

Hari Sai Kaja is a Master's student majoring in Applied Computer Science at Grand Valley State University. Before pursuing his masters, he spent over 7 years as a software engineer working on cloud-native application development and AI integration systems. Hari passionate about building impactful solutions that bridge industry experience with academic innovation. Outside of programming Hari likes to travel and explore new cuisines.

Having graduated from GVSU's nursing program in 2020, Matt worked as a progressive care registered nurse for several years prior to returning, this time studying computer science. Matt is currently working towards the combined Master's Degree in Applied Computer Science with an expected graduation date in 2027. With aims of utilizing a background in health care and a growing knowledge of software development, Matt aspires to create innovative solutions to bridge health disparities and improve health care access.

Zach is currently pursuing his Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at GVSU. He has just finished his first year of classes. He is excited to work with teammates on real-world projects and learn new skills. When he's not programming or learning mathematics, Zach works as an assistant Taekwondo instructor.