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# Haasitha Pidaparthi Interview
### May 5th, 2021
**Course:** Cyber
**University:** San Jose State University


### Personal Questions
*Tell me about yourself.*
- took iOS course and taking cybersecurity (really likes both courses)
- 2nd year Grad student majoring in data science

*Why do you want to apply as a Tech Fellow?*
- Has always been interested in cyber security
- Loves teaching and seeing the AH Ha moment
- Fulfilled by teaching others

*What skills do you have that would contribute as a Tech Fellow? Prior experiences?*
- Has knowledge in networking and cybersecurity (taken classes on these in undergrad)
- Reads textbooks on cybersecurity for fun!
    - sooo cool
- Loves the codepath structure and network

*What does it take to build a good community in the classroom?*
- Bottomline: how comfortable everyone is in the classroom
    - Icebreaking is important
    - Students are able to approach the teacher with questions
- Keeping the class interactive and not one-sided
    - Making sure everyone understands the topics before moving on
- Building an environment where everyone can express themselves
- Students are able to interact with each other

*What skills do you want to build/improve on? (technical/non-technical)*
- How to effectively maintain an interactive classroom
    - Kahoot games at the end of the class

*How was the TF application process? Would you make any changes to improve it?*
- Application was "pretty straightfoward"
- THERE WAS NO TIME LIMIT FOR SLIDE DECK PRESENTATION
    - TODO

*What would you improve in CodePath?*
- not really. finds the structure in general very comfortable (slack and content)
- Reading material is very educational. but lacks many links to current articles.


### 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:**
    - I like how you started from the bottom before jumping into heavier technical topics :+1: 
    - Audible and clear speaking :+1: 
    - Admire slide content :+1:
    - Including diagrams :+1:
    
* **Verdict:** Pass
    - Appears to be very motivated to join the TF team
    - Expressed her gratitude for the codepath courses and excitement to continue learning
    - Seems to be applying for all the right reasons.

### 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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