Asking about Ashwin

I’m an expert in: Technology - I build and help other people build tech products. (Again, if you could make a better website, jump in anytime here! For all you know, I have a group of 8th graders doing this all day. -LG)

I want to improve at: Learning how to sell myself and my ideas better (Laura had to solicit this answer so we are also going to add: completing forms fully)

Currently Located in: San Jose, CA

Favorite Movie: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels ("It's a deal. It's a steal. It's sale of the ******* century!")

Favorite Book: The Foundation Series by Asimov

Deep Ambition: Get into politics with a focus on improving how technology shapes public and political life

Theme song of 2021: “Staying Alive” – The Bee Gees (Fan favorite on this one.)

Something you should know about me: During my adolescent years, I was inspired by Lord of the Rings and ended up inventing an alphabet and numerical system for my unpublished fantasy novel.

My family would say I’m good at: Neighborhood computer problem solving 😒 (I appreciate his family’s willingness to give Ashwin’s gifts to the neighbors. Talk about community service. -lg)

I like to workout through: Peloton, Practice Iaido in the weekend

I love: Reading, Listening to podcasts

Want to connect?: Try smoke signals… Okay, technically he wrote “signal” and liberties were taken….

You might not know: I played the role of a teacher, and taught, graded and built the "Introduction to Computer Science" curriculum at Woodside High School.

I'm mentoring a startup that helps students from HBCUs and Community Colleges get their very first industry jobs.