Hello there! I am based in Canada and graduated from Dalhousie with a Masters in Applied Computer Science. I joined BobaTalks because I'm incredibly passionate about mentoring and deeply believe in its transformative power. I'm excited to share my experiences, offer insights, and engage in meaningful conversations. My goal is to foster an environment where we can set meaningful goals and strive towards growth. Topics: women in tech, setting goals, resume building, imposter syndrome, understanding organizational dynamics, feedback/performance reviews, job search strategies, interview prep.

I’m a storyteller, gamer, and lifelong learner who blends creativity and strategy to build exceptional products and empower others. As an award winning CSP-PO and also a Therapeutic Game Master, I thrive on solving complex problems, sparking innovation, and creating meaningful experiences—whether in the boardroom or at the gaming table. I am also currently pursuing a PhD in understanding how online communities can support mental health. I’m passionate about using technology and play to connect and inspire. Ready to level up your product management game? Let’s make it happen!

Hi everyone my name is Aidan, and I am a senior at Colby College studying economics. I'm on the men's varsity tennis team and have been playing sports my entire life. I'm from New Jersey and love going to the beach with my friends or going to watch a good movie. Career wise, I recently interned last summer at L'Oréal in their Luxury Couture division as a Digital Marketing Intern and will be returning full time after graduation. If you ever need advice with your marketing career, student life, or athletics, feel free connect with me on LinkedIn or shoot me an email!

Hello! My name is Sarah Berg, and I am a recent MBA graduate and Legal Analyst at a healthcare company. I have various experiences (volunteer and internship opportunities) in fields, such as legal, operations, marketing, project management, and partnerships/outreach. The end goal: to become a corporate attorney. In my free time, I enjoy working alongside small businesses and nonprofits with their business needs. I am available to have conversations around post-graduation plans, interview prep, job and internship searches, and more.

I'm so excited to give back as a mentor and become a support system as you grow into your best self. Topics include: interview prep, resumes, recovering from a layoff, career pivots, general career/life advice or just being a listening ear. My goal for our BobaTalks is to help guide you toward defining and achieving what success looks like for you and having a great time along the way. Outside of work, I enjoy roller skating, baking/cooking new recipes, traveling, people watching, and most recently karaoke and Bananagrams. Let's do this!

Hi, I'm Warwick, previously was @ ServiceNow, and before that, consulting EY. Talk to me about career planning, consulting exits, resume review, salary negotiations, or anything else regarding navigating a business career. I had some great mentors throughout my career, and would love to share a mix of their/my wisdom and advice.

Hi! I'm York. I'm currently in the EV space but interested all technology. I've made a few career pivots in my life so hoping to share whatever I can about navigating through different industries and different job roles. Outside of work, my free time is taken up by sports (mostly golf right now), board games, and a 10 year old toy poodle (and my wife of course!)

Hi! My name is Ebuka and I'm a regular degular guy who grew up fascinated by computers. Over the years, my fascination has moved to things like film and music but I still find ways to tie what I once loved to what I love now and as such I'm working on a startup that deals with both film and music. Corporately, I make things work through the right pipelines. Outside of work, I love to bowl, make videos, talk to strangers, hang out with friends, eat ramen and dumplings on wednesdays and get boba on fridays.

Hi, I'm Apoorva Jaiswal — a curious, ever-growing woman who finds joy in both the outdoors and the indoors. You'll find me hiking, cooking fusion recipes, or deep in a book just as easily as you'll find me learning Japanese and Korean on Duolingo. I love people, cultures, and cuisines — and I truly believe that living with curiosity is what makes life richer. Community means everything to me, and I'll always remind you — we'll figure it out, together!

Hi! I’m a Georgia Tech grad and a first-generation college student who grew up in Georgia and now lives in Chicago. I wouldn’t be where I am today without the mentorship I’ve received, so giving back really matters to me.

I’m happy to talk about anything related to SWE internships & new-grad roles in the U.S. or advice on university topics.

As for hobbies, I like to lift weights, run, and read web novels.

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Hi! My name is Vivian! I am a genetic counseling graduate student at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX with a strong background in human genetics and public health. As an underrepresented student in the field of genetic counseling, I have a commitment toward increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the health professions. My graduate research focuses on genetic testing and informed consent. I support students interested in applying for graduate school and pursuing a career in healthcare, science, and research. In my free time, I enjoy singing, dancing, and painting.

I enjoy meeting ambitious and/or interesting people, and helping people who want to help themselves. Happy to talk about investing, finance, and business all day. I also love travel (visited 50 countries on 7 continents) & adventure, whether it's swimming with whales, diving in cenotes, or caving deep in a jungle. You can find me at https://www.instagram.com/successlifegoals/

Bill is a 10-year games industry veteran who majored in English and worked as a corporate recruiter and copywriter before growing into creative direction. He sympathizes with people who feel like they're still trying to find their way.

Hii I'm Emily!! I love meeting aspiring students and giving them advice, trying to help them build the best version of themselves! I try to approach mentorship conversations as advice I wish I had back when I was a student. I'm also someone who switched career goals halfway through my degree, and I'm quite proud of how far I've come!When I'm not working my corporate job, I'm hosting cooking nights with my friends, obsessing over mechanical keyboard builds, or planning out my next travel destination! Please send me a message on LinkedIn to book a time!

Hobbies include tennis, muay thai, lifting, and overall staying active/outdoors. Trying to pick up leather crafting this year!

Hi there! My name's Michael and I'm pretty active on LinkedIn, posting 2-3 times a week! I use my platform to share my experiences with internship hunting, landing full-time roles, and other career/personal-development topics. Outside of LinkedIn I work as a product owner at an investment firm and run my own newsletter called "The Leap Sprint". Happy to chat about anything on recruitment, product, or content creation!

Hello! I'm a project manager specializing in operations and process management. I've worked in esports, gaming, and digital advertising, and I'm always happy to talk about how to swap industries, navigate difficult conversations in the workplace, and level up your PM skills. I believe that mentorship is a great way to provide a safe third space to talk about your career, explore your options, and speak with someone who relates to your experiences. In my personal life, I love playing games and exploring the city of Seattle with my friends!
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Hi everyone! I’m Shivani, a backend engineer at Toyota working in Go on software supporting the Toyota app and in-car head unit. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, blogging and YouTube (@thegandhigirls), traveling, cooking (always open to recs), and spending time with friends. As a first-gen college student, I learned how valuable guidance and support can be, which is why mentoring matters to me. I’m happy to help with resumes, internships, networking, imposter syndrome, and early career decisions. Excited to chat!

Hi, I’m Vivian! I’m a first-gen professional passionate about helping college students navigate their career journeys and unlock their potential. Outside of mentoring, you’ll find me working out, trying new recipes in the kitchen, traveling to new cities, or hanging out with my pup, Dior. My mission is to empower you with the tools and confidence to crush your goals and build a future you’re proud of. I’ve been in your shoes before—let’s figure it out together! 💪✨

I’m really passionate about traveling for food, so my go to vacation spot will always be Japan. I joined BobaTalks, mainly to try to give back to the community and help people find a path/goal/mentor during their product journey. I understand how hard it is to break into product & tech, so I wanted to provide a bit of help back!

Hi everyone! I'm based in Minnesota, but love traveling and working abroad. 🌸 Navigating your career path or facing challenges as a student can be overwhelming and stressful. I'm a strong believer that there's many different paths one can take, and I'm here to support you on your journey! ☕️ Outside of work, I strive for a simple life 🙂. I enjoy nature walks, photography, and I'm obsessed with loose-tea and, of course, boba! I like video games and watching dramas. On the side, I also co-host a podcast about webtoons with my friends!

Other than work, you can find me competitively swimming, rock climbing, or lifting! Along with that, I'm passionate about singing & music. My little fun fact is that before I went into marketing, I was originally in college studying Vocal Performance! Please reach out via LinkedIn to book a time.

As a mentor, I’m here to help you become the best version of yourself! By day, I’m a Project Manager based in the SF Bay Area, and on the side, I dive into freelance writing, client consulting, and community service. I’m passionate about supporting underserved communities, writing about the things that bring people together—whether it’s entertainment, music, or shared experiences—and catching live shows whenever I can.When I’m not working or out at a concert, you’ll find me ranking as a KJ main on Valo or testing new champs in Howling Abyss.Come with your questions—I’m ready for whatever you’ve got!

Aadya is an entry-level software engineer at Disney. After interning 4x for the company since 2023 and graduating with her BS in CS in May 2025, she returned to the team full-time that June. She has prior experience mentoring students and joined BobaTalks as a way to connect with and guide students in an uncertain world. Her career goals are to someday earn her Masters or PhD to work in research in intersections of technology and sustainability or medicine. In her free time, she loves sketching and painting, and all things music. She’s also an avid K-pop stan and a STAY.

I went into the field with no mentorship or guidance, and so much of my journey was through a lot of unnecessary trial and error. I’d rather not see that happen to you! I find fulfillment in giving back, in helping you navigate this space, and in sharing my experiences so that it might guide you in the right direction 🙂

Hi! I'm Sarah and I'm a new grad who's been in the HR industry for almost 4 years. I've been involved in different HR facets in different sectors such as recruitment and overseeing student internships in the US and Canada. I’ve worked with a range of people and professions - from students to directors in business technology, accounting, project management, and more! Outside of work, I love creating new matcha flavors, weightlifting, and anything that keeps my body moving. Reach out if you need help prepping for that big interview, help navigating your career path, or life/career advice!

Hi there! I’ve combined my love for storytelling, innovation, and inclusion to drive high-impact programs for more than four years. My work has generated over $300K in sponsorships, secured strategic partnerships, and streamlined workflows to save hundreds of project management hours.Currently, I’m focused on driving IP strategy projects that empower creative teams to bring iconic gaming worlds, such as League of Legends and VALORANT, to life through innovation and inclusivity. I’m passionate about mentorship, equity, and making program management accessible. My mission is to share knowledge, empower others, and help people build meaningful careers!

Hi ✨I’m Christine, a 31 year old social media consultant and board member at two non-profit organizations—one based in Denver Colorado dealing with helping women in technology and another cultural exchange nonprofit based in my home state of New Jersey. That is my 9 to 5; my 5 to 9 is writing for my newsletter The Reluctant Graduate and creating for my podcast Behind the Beta.
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Hey there! Glad you made it to my bio. I graduated in Biology and worked in some of the top hospitals within the US. When the pandemic hit, I stepped away from my career to rebuild the family business. Now, I'm gaining experience on the frontend as a software engineer for SF Civic Tech. Interests: Gym, animal lover, and always curious about tech.

I have background in database and cybersecurity. I love to try new things and explore new places. In my free time, I love to play video games, hangout with friends, cook with others, and try new food. Currently, I am learning how to cosplay and playing Monster Hunter Wilds.

I am a non-traditional SWE without a degree whatsoever. I used to run a carwrap shop and was an electrician before I landed my role in 2023. I like manga, anime, weightlifting, snowboarding and mentoring. I mentor because it's my way of giving back to the community since I was the TikTok to tech pipeline.

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Hi there! Beyond the office, you might find me competing with the best on a Teamfight Tactics stream, improving my squat PR, perfecting my pour-over coffee technique, or building a mechanical keyboard. I've been mentoring peers since I was an upperclassman student at UC Irvine and get fulfillment through providing unsugarcoated advice that I wish I heard throughout undergrad and the early years of my career. I'm happy to chat about my pivot from accounting to consulting, my decade-long involvement in the Esports industry, or anything in between!

Hi! Bay Area transplant living in The Biggest Little City in the World. I’m into all things Bay-related and cheer for all of our sports teams, especially the 5-Time Super Bowl Champion San Francisco 49ers. I’m passionate about being a mentor and helping people however I can because I’ve been fortunate to have had others throughout my life do the same for me. I’m inspired by the African proverb “each one teach one” and strongly believe in the words of Mary Church Terrell, who said to “lift as we climb”, so I aim to follow the footsteps of those before me and to pave the way for those after me.

It's nice to meet you 😊👋🏻. I'm a Product Designer by day and Marketing Director by night. I love combining my 5 years of diverse experience in both fields to help large companies, local clients, and non-profit organizations alike retain their communities. I loved it so much that I recently founded a company that'll let me spearhead both. More on that soon!I became a Student Mentor to help ambitious youth, like yourself, discover (mostly) free resources and learn the technicalities behind accelerating your marketing or design career. Feel free to ask me about anything job search related.

Hey! I'm Peter c: a UX/Product Designer with 3 years of experience. When comes to design, I love coming up with crazy explorations and visually bringing them to life with prototypes. Clients I've worked with include Microsoft, Meta, JPMC, Quaicomm, and T-Mobile. As a UXdesign mentor, I review design portfolios, provide career advice, and help Jr. UX designers land jobs. When I'm not designing, I'm a videogame lover, a tennis fanatic, ramen connoisseur, and love to travel!

I firmly believe in an open world of opportunities to enhance all learner's experiences. Drawing from the disciplines of Instructional Design, Adult Learning, and User Experience Design my role as a Learning Designer helps us build the classroom of the future in various digital disciplines. Incorporating thoughtful digital product development, storyboarding, and learning design empowers individuals for life-long growth. Outside of work I enjoy gaming, traveling and checking out new restaurants in the city!
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I'm an ex-academic researcher turned user-centered design practitioner in government. I care about helping prospective grad school applicants refine their career goals, as well as mentoring new grad students to navigate the ups and downs of academic research. I mentor students to build on their strengths and explore new career opportunities. I am keen to have discussions about what excites you about design, whether you're consciously practicing design, or just starting to learn about how to apply it to your practice. Looking forward to connecting!

Professionally, I am a UI/UX designer at IBM. I design IBM enterprise SaaS products, ranging from business intelligence to AI Assistants and Agentic AI experiences. I am a first-generation, Filipino Canadian woman based in Toronto, Canada. I hold a Bachelor of Arts from York University with a major in Economics. As someone who didn’t come from a technical STEM background, I relentlessly sought help from many mentors. They were very generous in their knowledge, time, support, and their confidence in me as a person and in my craft. Determined to give back to the design community, I hope to be a helpful guide in your journey whether it be a single coffee chat or many! Outside of design, I like to spend my time doing a couple of activities: spend time with friends and family, dance in heels, pilates, cook, collect blind box figures, keychains, & stationery, read romantasy books, deepen my spirituality practice, upgrade my home coffee & matcha setup, admire my plants, and more!

Hi! I was a woman who wanted to climb the corporate ladder aggressively, and got burned out. In the process, I realized what I truly wanted in life and have pivoted multiple times. In relation to my career, I’m passionate about finding roles that are both challenging and fulfilling, but also ones that compensate well. I’m a wife, toddler mom, and cavapoo mom. I love baking, macrame, knitting, and yoga. I’m passionate about building a life that my son will remember and have him grow up to say my parents loved me.
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