Vivian N.

Incoming UC Berkeley EECS Masters, Computer Engineering @UC Davis

San Francisco Bay Area

About

Hi everyone, my name is Vivian! I'm an incoming EECS Master's student at UC Berkeley with a focus on computer systems architecture. I recently graduated from UC Davis with a degree in Computer Engineering. I'm fascinated with the software-hardware intersection, and my career goals are to become a computer systems analyst or digital logic designer. I also enjoy mentoring people, and have been tutoring for 5 years. Outside of school, I enjoy playing the piano and going on hikes. I recently got into competitive speedcubing, which was driven by my fascination of data structures and algorithms. (WCA- 2026NGUY18) Thanks for checking out my page!

Experience

  • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (ECS 222A) at University of California, Davis
    Mar 2026 - Jun 2026 · 4 mos

    Undergraduate aid for graduate-level course equivalent Addressed class inquiries for ECS 222A- Design and Analysis of Algorithms with Dr. Yelena Frid Assisted students with concepts in dynamic programming, complexity theory, and string/pattern matching algorithms at weekly office hours Resolved logistical questions in online class forum (Piazza)

  • Computer Science Tutor at CS Tutoring Club at UC Davis
    Apr 2025 - Mar 2026 · 1 yr

    Provide weekly tutoring to drop-in students with ECS 36A/B/C (C++) and ECS 122A (Algorithm Design and Analysis) materials, hybrid via Discord and in-person.

  • Orientation Leader at University of California, Davis
    May 2025 - Sep 2025 · 5 mos

    Toured cohorts of 10,000 new first-year and transfer students from Colleges of Engineering and Letters and Science around UC Davis campus Facilitated icebreakers and group discussions about classes and student life for 40+ students Collaborated with team leads to coordinate orientation schedules and activities

  • Mathematics/Physics tutor at Ohlone College
    Aug 2023 - Jul 2024 · 1 yr

    Guided drop-in students through math and physics concepts at Math Learning Center in-person and online via Zoom. Held one-on-one and group tutoring for 8+ students weekly Completed College of Reading and Learning Level II tutor certification- developed professional tutor conduct and strategies for students with learning disabilities