Staff

Instructors

Kyrie Dowling

she/they

kyrdo@seas.upenn.edu

Office Hours

Monday 1:15pm - 3:15pm, Levine 269 C

I grew up in Seattle, WA and did my undergrad at the University of Washington. Now, I am finishing up my graduate degree at Penn and applying for jobs teaching computer science. I love teaching, rock climbing, reading, and playing games, among much else. Stop on by my office hours for help with the course, general school advice, or just to chat!

Teaching Assistants

Justin Lu

he/they

Office Hours

Thursday 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Levine 612

2nd year MCIT student. Found my true love for computer science after years of work in management consulting and private equity! Have a thing for trail hiking, skating, wakeboarding, and also for movies and SciFi shows.

Liz Zhang

she/her

Office Hours

Monday 8:00am - 10:00am, Levine 601 Bump Space

Hi there! I’m Liz. After transitioning from Education to Computer Science, I’ve developed a strong passion for both teaching and coding—one of the reasons I’m a TA. I firmly believe that helping others learn is the best way to deepen my own understanding. When I’m not at school, you’ll find me reading, running along the Schuylkill River, or exploring the diverse restaurant scene in Philly. I’m excited to share this journey of coding and debugging with you!

Nick Song

he/him

Office Hours

Wednesday 10:00am - 12:00pm, Levine 612

2nd year MCIT student.

Nikita Singh

she/her

Office Hours

Thursday 10:30am - 12:30pm, Levine 601 Bump Space

Hi all, I’m a 2nd-year MCIT student, originally from India. Before coming to Penn, I worked as a product manager at an ML homework helper startup and as a management consultant. Outside of class, you’ll probably find me swimming or hunting down new hole in the wall restaurants to try. Always down to grab coffee if I can be helpful in any way!

Thrisna Singh

she/her

Office Hours

Tuesday 3:00pm - 5:00pm, Levine 601 bump space

Hey everyone! I’m a second-year MCIT student who did her undergrad in Florida. After that, I ended up working in Wisconsin at a tech company for a little bit before coming over to Philly. I love checking out city events, festivals, music scenes, and farmers markets!

Voravich Silapachairueng

he/him

Office Hours

Monday 11:00am - 1:00pm, Levine 3rd floor bump space

Hello! I am Voravich, though most people call me “V”. I am an MCIT alumni and have been a TA for this class since last year. My hobbies are tabletop role-playing games and MMORPGs, and I also love cooking spicy food and red pandas! Looking forward to a great semester!