Peer Concentration Advisors (PCAs) serve as peer advisors for current CS concentrators and pre-concentrators, providing a valuable perspective and helping students to discover additional resources and opportunities. Students can reach out to meet with PCAs with similar academic, career, or extracurricular interests.
For more information, please reach out to the PCA Co-Captains, Brian Ham and Ayush Noori, through the email address cs-pca@seas.harvard.edu.
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Alliyah Steele
Class of 2026, lives in Kirkland.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alliyah-steele-b00ba7181/
About Me: Hi everyone! My name is Alliyah and I am a FGLI rising junior (social senior) in Kirkland House. I am pursuing a joint concentration in Computer Science and Neurobiology. Happy to talk about experiences joint concentrating, summer research, gap years and really anything else CS! In my free time I enjoy hanging out with friends, volunteering with PBHA, and drawing, and origami.
CS Interests:
-Machine Learning (TensorFlow, PyTorch, GPT API etc.)
-Data Science (Pandas, Numpy, Excel, etc.)
-Web Development (Node.js, Express, MySQL, MongoDB, Mongoose, Sequelize, React)
Other Interests:
-Volunteering (PBHA Experimentors)
-Fitness (Swimming, Running, House IMs etc.)
-Art (Drawing and Orgami)
-Reading (YA novels, Graphical Novels, Comics)
Concentration: Allied Joint Computer Science and Neuroscience
Courses: CS20,CS50, CS61, CS120, STAT110, Math1B, Math21a, Math21b
Tags: FGLI, Research
Anaïs Killian
Class of 2026, lives in Currier.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ana%C3%AFs-killian-956361202/
anaiskillian@college.harvard.edu
About Me: Hey! I’m a junior in Currier studying computer science and math. I’m interested in startups, machine learning, entrepreneurship, and theoretical computer science. On campus, I’m the Director of Finance for HackHarvard, the Academics Director for Women in Computer Science (WiCS), and a Peer Advising Fellow. I’m also a member of the Harvard CS Curriculum Committee and a Teaching Fellow for CS 1210. I love checking out different farmer’s markets, swimming in Walden Pond, weightlifting, and learning. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!
CS Interests: Limits of computation, randomized computation, machine learning, scalability, databases
Other Interests: Biking, mentorship, music, competitive programming
Concentration: Double Concentration in Computer Science and Math
Courses: CS 61, CS 51, CS 121, CS 124, CS 187, Stat 110, LS50 A/B, Math 157, Math 21B, Math 101, Math 112
Tags: Research, Internships, Double Concentration, Work Abroad, Startups, AB/SM
Bright Liu
Class of 2026, lives in Mather.
www.linkedin.com/in/bright-liu-ma
About Me: I am a junior in Mather studying Mathematics and Computer Science, with plans to pursue a Master’s in Statistics.
My research experience includes astrophysics in Copenhagen and medical AI at Massachusetts General Hospital.
My interests span quant finance, theory and applications of AI/stat, startups, and potentially grad school.
I genuinely enjoy getting to know people, so feel free to reach out!
CS Interests: Machine Learning, Medical AI, Algorithms, Systems
Other Interests: Reading, Talk to Friends/Parents, Karaoke/Guitar, Workouts/Hiking, Meditation/Journal, Stargazing.
Concentration: Mathematics and Computer Science
Courses: CS 61, 124, 128; MIT 6.S898; Stat 110, 111, 210, 212; Math 55
Tags: Research, Internships, AB/SM, Study Abroad, Joint Concentration
Jasai Martinez
Class of 2026, lives in Quincy.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasaimartinez/
jasaimartinez@college.harvard.edu
About Me: Hi everyone! I’m a junior in Quincy from Oakland, CA planning to study CS and Statistics. I am passionate about data science, web development, education, and diversity in tech. On campus, I am involved with LiFT, SHPE, and a Peer Tutor for the ARC. Outside of campus, I love all things movies, video games, and making coffee – you can find me working at Peet’s on Mt Auburn St :) Feel free to reach out, I’m here to support you or chat more about any of my experiences!
CS Interests: Data Science, Web Development, Education
Other Interests: Coffee, Traveling, Music, Games
Concentration: Computer Science and Statistics
Courses: CS 50, CS 51, CS 109, CS 120, CS 124, Stat 110, AM 107, ES 150
Tags: FGLI, Double Concentration, Internships, Student Organizations, Research
Affinity Groups Harvard Latinxs in Finance & Technology (LiFT), Harvard SEAS Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
Lisa Lin
Class of 2026, lives in Eliot.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisazzlin/
About Me: Hi hi! I’m Lisa, and I’m a junior in Eliot house from Rowlett, Texas. I’m interested in human-computer interaction (HCI), system infrastructure, and education and equity in tech. On campus, I currently work at the admissions office content lab as a videographer, directed the China Thinks Big conference for HAUSCR, and started a pre-law club on campus! For CS-related orgs, I’ve been in leadership in both WECode and HackHarvard, and I’ve participated in Product Lab. Both in (and outside) of school, I love cooking, going to art museums to see collections from random old people, RPG games, and taking long walks around cities. Feel free to talk to me if you need advice, especially with struggling with courses and choosing concentrations based on. Your interests. I’m happy to give advice about internships, choosing classes, or literally anything else you’d like!
CS Interests: CS & Art, Design, Education, Infra
Other Interests: Rock climbing, Board games, Art, Thrifting, Theatre, Sleeping
Concentration: Computer Science and Art, Film, and Visual Studies
Courses: CS50, CS 124, CS175, CS226, Math 22A, STAT110, ES 139 (I’m CA-ing!)
Tags: FGLI, Internships, Double Concentration
Melissa Wu
Class of 2026, lives in Lowell.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissazwu/
About Me: Hi everyone! I’m Melissa, a junior in Lowell studying Computer Science and Statistics with a secondary in Economics. I’m from northern Virginia, about 45 minutes from Washington, D.C. My academic interests include data science, machine learning, quantitative finance, and statistical research. On campus I’m involved in GUSH and have been in some of the CS/finance clubs too. In my free time, I love dancing and exploring new restaurants! Happy to talk about courses, research, or anything else about life at Harvard!
CS Interests: Data Science, Machine Learning, Software Development
Other Interests: Dance, Music, Teaching, Cafes/Bakeries
Concentration: Computer Science and Statistics
Courses: CS50, CS61, CS124, CS226, STAT110, STAT111, STAT139
Tags: Research, Internships, Joint Concentration