Evan Foster

Director of committee responsible for hosting, among other things, the largest hackathon in the state

Oversaw sponsor relations, venue setup, event AV, judging deliberations, and prize distribution for Nova Hackathon. Also hosted closing ceremonies. Wrote scripts to handle automatic API key distribution, judging data aggregation, and event shutdown. Hosted "Fireside chats" with industry veterans.

Organized various events hosted by ScottyLabs Reinvented ScottyLabs' Nova AI hackathon, quadrupling turnout Hosted largest-ever TartanHacks hackathon Worked as liaison with tech team, writing code and communicating requirements between committees

This course teaches imperative programming in a C-like language and strategies and methods for ensuring the correctness of programs. As a TA, my duties include helping students with conceptual and classwork problems, grading homework, and leading review recitations. I also write review materials and order for to feed 40 hungry TAs.

Trained and led team of three new counselors on the job Worked with campers grades K-8, especially those in Kindergarten and 1st grade Organized small- and larger-group games and full-camp activities (worked summers)

Worked on software for two autonomous buggies to compete in CMU Sweepstakes Buggy competition Integrated LiDAR and stereo camera visual processing to detect and avoid another buggy Improved on-device error reporting, focusing on clarity of logs and indicator lights and on a good developer experience

Cleaned and packed dishware, flatware, glassware, chairs, tents, restroom trailers, and other rental items to ensure quality and prepare them for on-time delivery. Trained several new employees on processes and best practices. Set up tents and tent sites and performed on-site customer service as needed.