​The SCC Programming Club is happy to announce...

​Breaking Into Tech Speaker Panel

​The breaking into tech speaker panel will host different speakers that have worked in the tech industry. Panelists will be interviewed on their experience, how they built their career, and how they achieved their current job status.

This event seeks to inspire students and give them a competitive edge by learning more about the tech industry and post-graduation expectations.

​Event Schedule

• ​3:00 - 3:10 pm Setup

• ​3:10 - 4:00 pm Speaker Panel

• ​4:00 - 4:45 pm Networking / Mixer

• ​5:00 pm Cleanup

​Speakers

​Joe Sarabia
Principal TPM Manager at Microsoft
Master of Science, Software Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, California State University, Monterey Bay
"Joe Sarabia is a seasoned technologist and leader with over 10 years of experience in leading and managing cross-functional teams and projects. He is passionate about driving operational excellence, strategic process improvements, and continuous learning across R&D organizations."

Saroj Bardewa
Debug Lead Engineer @ Intel
Master of Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Portland State University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering, Portland State University
"Saroj Bardewa is a computer science instructor with over eight years of industry experience as a senior software engineer. Bardewa began his career as a graduate intern at Intel, later transitioning to a full-time role in system software engineering, where he contributes to Thunderbolt and USB4 technologies. Passionate about next-generation connectivity and automation, he is dedicated to helping students connect academic concepts to real-world applications in computer science."

Ajaydeep Singh
Frontend Dev Intern @ SMUD
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Sacramento State University
"Hi, I’m Ajaydeep Singh, a senior studying Computer Science at Sacramento State and a Front-End UI/UX Development Intern at SMUD. I’m aspiring to transition into an AI focused role after graduation. I enjoy organizing tech events that promote growth both personally and within the Computer Science community at Sac State. As the President of ACM, I led the launch of Hornet Hacks, an AI-focused hackathon designed to inspire innovation and provide learning opportunities for students."

Nick Staple
PhD Data Science & Engineering @ University of Tennessee, Knoxville

James Town
Master of Science, Computer Science, Georgia Tech
Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Vermont
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, University of Southern California

Jean-Pierre de la Croix
Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
Master's in electrical and computer engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor's in electrical engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor's in computer science, Georgia Institute of Technology
"I am a Robotics Systems Engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where I am a member of the Robotic Systems Estimation, Decision, and Control group in the Mobility and Robotic Systems section. At JPL, I continue to work on multi-agent robotics for new and challenging applications, including the robotic exploration of our universe."