Kaush Mendonca

Computer Science @ UCSC

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

About

www.kaaush.com Hi! I am a 3rd-year Computer Science student at UCSC interested in developing ethical tech for the future and reviving cool gadgets from the past. I currently have experience in training machine learning models, data analysis, prompt engineering, and front-end development.

Experience

  • Tech4Good @ UCSC (6 mos)
    • Community RAG Developer
      Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos

    • GenAI Lab Member
      Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • Contributing Writer at Fish Rap Live!
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • Learning Technologies Consultant at University of California, Santa Cruz
    Nov 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

    Tasked with assisting students and faculty in campus computer labs by providing technical support, teaching computer skills to novice users, and ensuring smooth operation of classes in the labs.

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant at University of California, Santa Cruz
    Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 · 3 mos

    Contributed to research on active vs. passive learning methods by using machine learning models to evaluate student outcomes.

  • Swim Instructor & Lifeguard at Redlands Swim Team Competitive
    Jun 2022 - Aug 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Worked as a swim instructor and lifeguard for Redlands Swim Team's "Learn to Swim" program, which teaches children ages 2-14 how to swim and prepares them for swimming competitively.