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# Kundana Vaka Interview
### 22 May 2021
**Course:** iOS
**University: University of Texas Arlington** 
### Personal Questions
*Tell me about yourself.*
- Master in Computer Science 
    - Concentration in Artifical Intelligence and Software Engineering 

*Why do you want to apply as a Tech Fellow?*
- Reinforce own learning when facilitating peers.
- To explore my leadership and management skills 
- Don't want to miss this opportunity 

*What skills do you have that would contribute as a Tech Fellow? Prior experiences?*
- I dont have any prior experince in teaching 
- I used to present on topics 

*What does it take to build a good community in the classroom?*
- Interacting with people 
- Breakout rooms helps a lot to discuss ideas
- Asking questions and clearing doubts 
- Setting a friendly/comfortable environment 

*What skills do you want to build/improve on? (technical/non-technical)*
- Technical ios skills 
- Explore more on mobile development

*How was the TF application process? Would you make any changes to improve it?*
- It was clear and easy
    - Sometimes,TAs dont respond as fast for help

*What would you improve in CodePath?*
- The slack response time


### Live Demo 
Applicants should present their favorite tool that they used from the previous course that they've taken with. This should be presented through slides.

* **Additional notes:**
* **Verdict:** Pass/Fail

### Tech Fellow Covid Grant

Grant of `$599` sent directly to tech fellows via PayPal. All Tech Fellows can apply (for-credit, non-credit, returning, new, etc.). To qualify, TFs must:

* Write an essay about COVID + CodePath community-building
* Attend + Participate 9-week leadership training
* Recruit minimum of 15 students (Admitted status)

Application Opens: tba
Application Deadline: tba


ASK TF IF ANY QUESTIONS?

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