# Abishek Mugunthan ### May 3, 2021 **Course:** Cyber **University:** SJSU ### Personal Questions *Tell me about yourself.* - Currently pursuing masters as SJSU - Graduated with specialization in networking (protocols and security) - Wants to expand domain to security in the cloud *Why do you want to apply as a Tech Fellow?* - He likes teaching - During undergrad, he often helped his friends - Used to volunteer to help others in a team - Inspired by SJSU Cyber TFs - When you teach, you tend to learn twice *What skills do you have that would contribute as a Tech Fellow? Prior experiences?* - Lots of technical skill - Give him time to fortify what he knows and learn what he doesn't *What does it take to build a good community in the classroom?* - Interaction (primary) - Doesn't want silences - Even if it isn't about work, it is fine *What skills do you want to build/improve on? (technical/non-technical)* - Intially, he lacked proper cybersecurity - Wants to improve sql injection and pen testing - Wants to improve teambuilding *How was the TF application process? Would you make any changes to improve it?* - No notable roadbumps *What would you improve in CodePath?* - Compliment: teaching was really good - Improvement: give more time for sql injection ### 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:** * :-1: need more pictures or diagrams * :-1: consider adding a case study * :+1: Well spoken * **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? Note: - Compliments codepath for giving new perspective on cyber ---