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Student Spotlights

Cal Poly faculty and CCI educate students on the cybersecurity challenges and trains them for public sector careers. Check out the impact that these individual students have had at CCI and beyond. 

Madison Lopez

Madison Lopez

Madison at CCI: Bridging Games and Security for a Futuristic Experience.

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Adi Gottumukkala

Adi Gottumukkala

CCI Student Profiles: Showcasing Excellence in Cybersecurity and Technology

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Isaac Rudnik

A Journey through Cyber Frontiers

Computer Science major, Isaac Rudnik, invites you into his cybersecurity journey, progressing from a GenCyber intern to actively contributing to projects in cyber forensics, cryptology, and the Space Grand Challenge. 

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Hevin Jantasmin

Expand Knowledge and Skills in Cybersecurity

The CCI allowed Hevin a unique opportunity to expand his knowledge surrounding the cybersecurity industry. 

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Benjamin Arts

Going from E-sports to Cyber

The CCI provided an opportunity for Benjamin use his past experiences in gaming and e-sports for cybersecurity education.  

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Gwen Danley

Leveraging an Interest in Technology

Gwen was drawn to come work at the CCI for two reasons: an interest in technology and something flexible that worked with her school schedule. 

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Salvador Alberto Gutierrez

Making Connections and Pursuing a Career in Cybersecurity

Originally not interested in technology, Sal’s time at Cal Poly and the CCI has put him on a pathway for a career in cybersecurity. 

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Using Data Science to Rescue Students From Human Trafficking

Student Josiah Lashley explains his work at the CCI including a unique data science tool: a classifier that will help rescue trafficking victims more efficiently.

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CCI Involvement Since High School

Sophomore Luis Plascencia reveals how he has been involved with the California Cyber Innovation Challenge from a competitor's perspective and a creator's perspective.

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portrait of Marco Zuniga

From The CCI to Founding a Start-Up

Cal Poly alumnus Marco Zuniga details his projects at the CCI and what he has been up to since graduating in 2019.

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Finding a Passion for Combatting Human Trafficking

Vanessa Chequer expresses how a volunteer position at a CCI event turned into her career, fighting human trafficking worldwide.

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Bringing Cybersecurity in Space Down to Earth

Alumnus Jake Watkins explains how he continues to contribute to CCI projects while working full-time for the California State Legislature. 

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