The following alumni have agreed to serve as CU Engineering ambassadors for their region. They are willing to help fellow alumni and students develop meaningful connections with one another. Considering moving to a new area or have a job that is bringing you to a new area? Looking for advice on how to navigate a new city? Hoping to meet other fellow CU Engineering Buffs who live nearby? Contact one or more of your regional network ambassadors to hear their thoughts and guidance. Please note, regional network ambassadors are not in place to find or offer you a job. Rather, they are local resources who are willing to share their thoughts with you and facilitate connections among Buffs with similar interests.
Interested in becoming a Regional Network Ambassador or have questions about our regional engagement efforts? Contact us at engalumni@colorado.edu.
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Aditi Prakash - Seattle, WA
MS 2021, Computer Science, University of Colorado Boulder Software Engineering | Oracle Current city: Seattle, WA My career path: After graduating from CU in 2021, I joined OCI (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure) in Seattle as a Software Engineer. My interest in being a Regional Network Ambassador: As an International student/employee in...
Aidan Rajswing - Los Angeles, CA
BS 2013, Civil Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder Business Development | Thompson Pipe Group Current city: Los Angeles, CA My career path: After graduation I was offered full time employment with Kieiwit Infrastructure West, a large general contractor, as a field engineer/estimator. After feeling that this was not a great...
Andrew Safulko - Englewood, CO
BS 2012, Environmental Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder Senior Environmental Engineer │Brown and Caldwell Current city: Englewood, CO My career path: After graduation, I split time working in a private ecology lab performing toxicity assays and continuing to support research efforts at the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research (INSTAAR)...
Andy Chadwick - Aurora, CO
BS 1983, Chemical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder Business Development & Project Sales Manager | Honeywell Sustainable Technology Solutions business Current city: Aurora, CO My career path: Diverse career in waste water treatment, recycling, technical management, project management, marketing, advertising, corporate finance, account management and project sales. My interest in...
Arthur Antoine - Denver, CO
BS 2003, Civil Engineering, University of the West Indies – St. Augustine Campus MS 2009, Ocean Engineering, Texas A&M University PhD 2017, Civil Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder Senior Project Manager | Shrewsberry Current city: Denver, CO My career path: After completing my BS degree in Trinidad & Tobago, I...
Ben Fried - Washington, D.C.
BS 2013, Mechanical Engineering, Clarkson University MS 2018, Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder Technical Program Manager |US Air Force Current city: Washington, DC My career path: I'm an active-duty military officer in the engineering and acquisitions field. I have a deep-seated passion for space and technology, with extensive experience...
Brian Alpert - Houston, TX
BS 2009, Aerospace Engineering, University of Michigan MS 2016, Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder Spacewalk Exploration Integration Lead for NASA's Human Lunar Lander | NASA Johnson Space Center Current city: Houston, TX My career path: After starting my career in the Spacewalk Training and Mission Operations group at...
Cameron Morley - Berkeley, CA
BS 2016, Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder/Colorado Mesa University Postdoctoral Research Associate | University of California - Berkeley Current city: Berkeley, CA My career path: After graduating from CU in 2016, I went to the University of Florida to pursue my Masters and Doctorate degrees My interest in becoming...
Cj Patel - La Marque, TX
MS 2019, Aerospace Engineering - Focus in Bioastronautics, University of Colorado Boulder Flight Controller | KBR My career path: I started out at the University of Cincinnati focusing on aerospace engineering for my undergrad. I picked up several internships along the way with one in Germany with the German Aerospace...
Dale Farrand - Washington, D.C.
BS 1993, Aerospace Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder Senior Program Manager | Connected Logistics Current city: Washington, D.C. My career path: After graduating from CU on an ROTC scholarship with an Aerospace Engineering degree, I started a 25-year Army career that allowed me to lead Soldiers in Europe, Haiti, Kazakhstan,...
Daniel Hansen - Bay Area, CA
BS 2013 Civil Engineering, CU Boulder MS 2014 Civil Engineering, CU Boulder MBA 2022, University of Oxford Current city: Bay Area, CA My career path: I completed my BS/MS in Civil Engineering at CU and then moved to the Bay Area to work for a general contractor in a construction...
Daniel McKinnon - Boulder, CO
BA 2009, Physics, University of Colorado Boulder PhD 2014, Chemical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder Product Manager | Google Current city: Boulder, CO My career path: After stumbling upon a book hidden somewhere in the corner of Norlin Library while procrastinating before a quantum mechanics exam, I decided to pivot...
Declan Murray - Washington, D.C.
BS 2020, Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder Certificate in Engineering Leadership, Certificate in Engineering Management, University of Colorado Boulder MS 2024, Space Systems Engineering, The Johns Hopkins University Aerospace Systems Engineer | Maxar Technologies Current city: Washington, D.C. My career path: After graduating from CU in the spring...
Dylan Glatt - San Francisco, CA
2011 BS, Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder Translational Scientist in Therapeutics Development | 23andMe Current city: San Francisco, CA My career path: I graduated from CU in 2011 with a BS ChBE degree and two particularly enriching research experiences -- a 1 year Co-op with Amgen's Process...
Emily Pearson - Boulder, CO
BS 2017, Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder Cabin Development Engineer | Textron Aviation Current city: Boulder, CO My career path: Having multiple pilots in my family, I remember growing up fascinated with airplanes. I wanted to know everything about how they were put together and how something so large...
Feng Xiang - Englewood, CO
BS 2018, Environmental Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder Water and Wastewater Process Engineer │ Jacobs Current city: Englewood, CO My career path: After graduating from CU, I interned at a water and sanitation utility for about eight months before joining Jacobs. As a young professional, my goal is to just...
Graham Parkinson - Fort Collins, CO
BS 2012, Chemical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder PhD 2020, Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology Visiting Teaching Assistant Professor | University of Denver Current city: Fort Collins, CO A bit about my career path after graduating from CU: Upon graduation, I pursued a PhD in Materials Science...
Heath Briggs - Broomfield, CO
BS 1997, Chemical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder JD 2003, Law, University of Denver Patent Attorney | Greenberg Traurig Current city: Broomfield, CO My career path: After graduating in 1997, I spent two years in industry, and then headed to law school. I currently practice patent law at Greenberg Traurig,...
Himanshi Singhal - Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany
BS 2017, Aerospace Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder BS 2017, Applied Math, University of Colorado Boulder Spacecraft and Ground Segment Controller | Telespazio/EUMETSAT My career path: Right after graduation in 2017, I moved to India to work at ITGlobe Inc. as a Systems Engineer to get some experience in the...
Irene Won - Denver, CO
BS 2017, Chemical Engineering with Energy Engineering Minor, Unversity of Colorado Boulder Principal Strategy Consultant | Xcel Energy Current city: Denver, CO My career path: Currently, I am a Principal Strategy Consultant at Xcel Energy where I collaborate closely with stakeholders across the enterprise to identify business strategy opportunities and...
Jill Salelanonda - San Francisco, CA
BS 1998, Chemical Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder MS 2007, Chemical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley Lab Manager | Mammoth Biosciences Current city: San Francisco, CA My career path: After undergrad, I worked as an engineer at Eastman Kodak developing inkjet printer inks. After 3 solid winters in Rochester, NY,...
Julie Surfus - Houston, TX
BS 2013, Chemical & Biological Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder Energy Engineer | Siemens Smart Infrastructure Current city: Houston, TX My career path: After interning with Dow during my time at CU, I accepted a full-time offer which brought me to Texas after graduating. I spent the next 7+ years...
Keegan Farias - Seattle, WA
BA 2015, Communication, Minor in Technology, Arts, and Media, University of Colorado Boulder Project Manager | MSHS - MSHS specializes in engine services, control systems, and egineered solutions for the Marine, Industrial, Energy, and Defense/Government Sectors. Current city: Seattle, WA My career path: Inside sales to Project Coordinator to Project...
Kevin Mackay - Golden, CO
BS 2006, Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado - Boulder Enterprise Account Executive, Mulesoft | Salesforce Current city: Golden, CO My career path: After undergrad, I became an application engineer for a Solidworks reseller where I did customer support, instructor-led classes, and Pre-sales engineering. I took my 3D CAD skills and...
Kevin Martin - San Francisco, CA
BS 2016, Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder co-founder | unspun Current city: San Francisco, CA My career path: I ran a robotic camera motion startup throughout undergrad, and knew I wanted to work on a large-scale robotics company after graduation. Though I wasn't planning to start a company, I...
Kirstyn Johnson - Houston, TX
BS/MS 2015, Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder Project Engineer, Orion Crew Survival Systems | NASA Johnson Space Center Current city: Houston, TX My career path : While an Aerospace Engineering student at CU, I was admitted into the co-op program at NASA Johnson Space Center. Co-oping allowed me...
Laura Drury - Highlands Ranch, CO
BS 1987, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Colorado Boulder CEO | Focused Directions LLC Current City: Highlands Ranch, CO My career path: I worked for small and large companies doing software development, and then held various leadership positions in those companies. Most of my career has been in...
Maithreyi Gopalakrishnan - Superior, CO
BS/MS 2016, Engineering Physics with minors in Electrical Renewable Energy Systems, Leadership, and Dance, University of Colorado Boulder Founder & CEO | LiquidFi Current city: Superior, CO My career path: While at CU, I was actively involved in the CU Energy Club and the CU Chapter of the Optical Society...
Matt Chesney - Arlington, VA
BS 1987, Aerospace Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder MS, Operations Research and Engineering Management, George Mason University Program Analyst / Program Analysis & Evaluation | United States Army Current city: Arlington, VA My career path: After graduating from CU on an ROTC scholarship with an Aerospace Engineering degree, I started...
Matt Hanley - Golden, CO
BS/MS 2019, Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder Test Infrastructure Team Lead | Loft Orbital Current city: Golden, CO My career path: I found my interest in space systems at CU's Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics where I worked in the Mission Operations group during my undergraduate and graduate...
Megan Strawn - Seattle, WA
BS 1994, Architectural Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder Principal | Coruscate Lighting Consulting Current city: Seattle, WA My career path: Upon graduation I moved to Seattle to join a lighting design subsidiary for a large electrical engineering firm. Following that I joined the lighting design group embedded in a large...
Mia Miller - Seattle, WA
BS 2021, MS 2022, Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder Wind Turbine Engineer | DNV Current city: Seattle, WA My career path: I moved to Seattle after graduation to join a building engineering firm. I got exposure to MEP Engineering and the AEC industry and learned about sustainable building design...
Michael Stevenson - Seattle, WA
BS 2014, Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulder Financial Advisor | D.A. Davidson Companies Current city: Seattle, WA My career path: While completing my degree in Mechanical Engineering at CU Boulder I attended the Tuck Business Bridge Program at Dartmouth College. After 6 years working as a customer-facing engineer...
Michelle Mink - San Diego, CA
MS 1995, Telecommunication, University of Colorado Boulder Startup Strategist | Navabiz Current city: San Diego, CA My career path: I switched careers after entering the Telecom master program at CU and landed a network systems planning position with U S WEST. After spending nine years with the incumbent telco I...
Moustafa Mohamed - Pittsburgh, PA
BS 2013, Electrical Engineering, CU Boulder ML SW Engineer | Amazon Current city: Pittsburgh, PA My career path: I am currently an Applied Scientist in Alexa AI working as a tech lead and managing a team of Alexa Scientist. Before that I was in Microsoft which I joined just after...
Nik Henry - Houston, TX
BS 2011, Chemical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder Bioengineering Focus, Chemistry & Biochemistry Double Minor Process Safety Engineer | Monument Chemical My career path: After graduation, I worked for AMEC out of their Denver office. Initially spending time in Battle Mountain, NV performing QA/QC on a gold/copper mine, after 4...
Pratyush Rawal - Portland, OR
BS 2014, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, PES Institute of Technology-India MS 2018, Electrical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder Electrical Engineer | Lam Research Current city: Portland, OR My career path: After completing my BS, I worked for 2 years as a Software Analyst at AIG Data Services. I realized that...
Racheal Rupprecht - Portland, OR
BS 2020, Engineering Plus (Mechanical Engineering + Pre-Med), University of Colorado Boulder Biomedical Engineering Minor, Engineering Leadership Certificate, University of Colorado Boulder Graduate Student, Sports Product Design | University of Oregon Current city: Portland, OR My career path: TBD, may be a designer/engineer/manager in the sports industry My interest in...
Sean Casey - Washington, D.C.
BS 2006, Physics, Dickinson College MS 2010, Building Systems Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder Decarbonization Practice Leader | AECOM Current City: Washington, D.C. My career path: Sean is the Decarbonization Practice Leader for AECOM’s Building + Places in Washington, DC. He is an expert in corporate sustainability, decarbonization (operational and...
Shane Fleming - Huntington Beach, CA
BS 2008, Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder VP Global Commercial Launch Services | Rocket Lab USA Current city: Huntington Beach, CA My career path : After graduating in 2008, I joined a New Zealand based biotech startup LanzaTech, which develops novel gas-to-liquid fermentation technology for making low-carbon chemicals and...
Shashwat Agrawal - San Jose, CA
MS 2018, Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder Senior Manufacturing Design Engineer | KLA Corporation Current city: San Jose, CA My career path: I started out with a part time student position at National Solar Observatory on the CU East campus which gave me a good foundation in Opto Mechanical...
Steven Vogel - Longmont, CO
BS 2012, Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder MS 2014, Petroleum Engineering, Stanford University Reservoir Engineer | Chevron Current city: Longmont, CO My career path: After graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from CU in 2012, I went on to complete a master’s degree in petroleum engineering at Stanford...
Tom Guerin - Boston, MA
BS 2007, Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder Engineering Lead │Droplette Current city: Boston, MA My career path: Being an innovator and doing something that no one else has done before was always my passion. Out of college, I briefly worked in Aerospace and Electric Vehicles, where I learned a...
Tristan Hedges - Woodland Hills, CA
BS 2016, Civil Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder Senior Project Engineer | Dome Construction Current city: Woodland Hills, CA Why I am interested in becoming an RNA: I am a husband, father, advocate and world citizen with mission is to promote sustainability in the built environment using LEAN principles, project...
Vaibhav Malik - St. Louis, MO
MS 2012, Telecommunication, University of Colorado Boulder Senior Lead Network Consulting Engineer | CenturyLink, Inc. Current city: St. Louis, MO My career path: I am the Senior Lead Network Engineer at CenturyLink, the global technology company headquartered in Monroe, Louisiana, that offers communications, network services, security, cloud solutions, voice, and...
Vignesh Muralidharan - Seattle, WA
BS 2014, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder Product Manager | Coinbase Current city: Seattle, WA My career path: While I was an undergraduate, I spent four years working at CU Boulder's Space Grant program. I wanted to move away from government style work, so I've spent the...
Vikram Dangi - Redwood City, CA
MS 2014, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University Of Colorado Boulder Software Engineer | Facebook Current city: Redwood City, CA My career path: I started off as a engineer at Microsoft after CU. I've always been a embedded devices person. I worked on several of Microsoft’s first party devices. Now I...
Vineet Gupta - Berkeley, CA
MS 2011, Telecommunications, University of Colorado Boulder Senior SRE │Proofpoint Current city: Berkeley, CA My career path: Owing to cross-functional technical skills in systems, computer networks and programming gained during my Master's studies at CU, I had multiple job offers at the time of graduation. I started my professional career...