Jermaine McFarlane is a Software Development Build Fellow at Open Avenues, where he works with students leading projects in software development.
Jermaine is a Solutions Architect at a startup, where he focuses on designing, leading, and delivering software solutions throughout the entire development lifecycle.
He has over two decades of experience spanning both healthcare and information technology. Over the years he has transitioned from solving problems affecting people’s health to creating solutions to impact the quality of their lives. He thrives in solving meaningful problems with one of his core beliefs being that computers should be used to do what they do best (analyze, compute, display, store, and retrieve data) to allow people to do what they do best (empathize, connect, imagine, create) to improve themselves, their world, and others.
He holds a medical degree and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems.
A fun fact about Jermaine is that he was one of the main developers involved in building the RedBull Wings For Life app in 2021 that was used by 184,236 participants in over 151 countries to simultaneously run against a moving finish line.
Mike is a Software Development Build Fellow at Open Avenues Foundation, where he works with students leading projects in software development.
He is a Founding Engineer at Tabflows, building software that helps Direct Primary Care practices simplify and streamline their daily workflows with intuitive, integrated tools designed to improve patient care.
Mike has over 10 years of experience in the software development field. He’s worked across freelance, agency, and startup environments—collaborating with award-winning creative studios, contributing to Fiverr’s in-house engineering team, and now leading product and engineering at his own healthcare tech startup, Tabflows.
A fun fact about Mike: he’s an avid snowboarder—the kind who’s first on the lift in the morning and still riding when the sun goes down.
Uttara Ravi is a Software Development Build Fellow at Open Avenues Foundation, where she works with students leading projects in Software Development.
Uttara is a software engineer at Everlaw, a legal tech company, where she focuses on building front-end features and components for the platform in React and Typescript, along with occasional full stack features which involve Java and Python.
She has over 3 years of experience in the software development field.
Uttara holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Computer Science from BITS Pilani Hyderabad (India), and Columbia University respectively.
A fun fact about her is that she enjoys yoga, traveling and painting.
Shubham Sankhe is a Software Development Global Talent Fellow at Open Avenues, where he works with students leading projects in Software Development.
Shubham is a Senior Software Engineer at Rhombus Power Inc where he works on developing and managing full stack application supporting the company’s client needs using language like React, PHP, MySQL and Python. Shubham has
4 of years of experience in Software Engineering and Full Stack Development.
Shubham holds a master’s degree in computer science.
A fun fact about Shubham. In his spare time, Shubham likes playing Cricket, reading historical and fictional novels.
Tony is a Software Development Global Talent Fellow at Open Avenues, where he works with students leading projects in Software Development.
Tony is a Software Test Engineer at Insulet Corporation where he works on testing of medical device software.
Tony has 3 of years of experience in Software Testing. Worked testing educational tablets used for teaching in high schools.
He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering.
A fun fact about Tony: He doesn’t eat veggies. If its green, its MEAN!!
Sonu Gupta is a Software Development Global Talent Fellow at Open Avenues, where he works with students leading projects in software development.
Sonu Gupta is a Software Engineer at Catchpoint Systems, where he develops and optimizes softwares that enhances the reliability and performance of the Internet.
Sonu Gupta has 8+ years of experience in software development. His work includes developing end-user perspective monitoring and observability platforms and various products such as Network Monitoring Software and Website Monitoring
Software. He has successfully led several projects, developing novel solutions that have improved the performance and efficiency of web applications. His expertise in various programming languages and frameworks has enabled
him to create robust, scalable, efficient, and user-friendly software solutions.
He holds a Masters degree in Computer Science.
A fun fact: I am an avid hiker and camper who dreams of visiting all the National Parks in the USA, combining my love for nature with my passion for travel.
Shritesh is Senior Software Engineer at Remix Labs where he works on programming platforms and tooling.
Serhii Vaiser is a Global Talent Fellow at Open Avenues, where he works with students leading projects in Software Engineering.
Serhii Vaiser is a Senior VP of Engineering at Meridian Capital Group where he oversees engineering initiatives and drives strategic projects.
Serhii has 11 years of experience in engineering and data analytics.
In his previous position, he worked on a data analytics and visualization tools focused on real estate data.
He holds a degree in Computer Science.
A fun fact about Serhii Vaiser: He is a proud corgi owner and loves corgis immensely!
Saraswathi is a Software Development Global Talent Fellow at Open Avenues, where she works with students leading projects in Software Development.
In her current role as a Software Developer at NISC, she focuses on crafting software solutions that offer an integrated analysis platform for engineers and system operators in the electric utilities sector. Saraswathi has around
3 of years of experience in Software Development with a focus on full-stack development and cloud technologies such as AWS.
Before her current position, Saraswathi contributed as a Research Assistant at the University of Texas at Dallas, concentrating on the security aspects of Software Defined Networks (SDN). She holds a Master’s degree in Computer
Science.
A fun fact about Saraswathi: She likes to sketch/paint in her free time.
Rehana is a tech sorceress, weaving her coding spells as a Software Developer Global Talent Fellow at Open Avenues. Her realm is one of innovation, where she conjures cloud native software solutions using the most enchanting technologies
and industry standards. With the wave of her keyboard, she guides students in leading projects that unlock the secrets of this mystical realm. In her daring adventures as a Senior Software Engineer at Serverless Solutions,
Rehana dons her architectural armor, crafting intricate designs and solutions to conquer the unique challenges of each business quest. Armed with her deep knowledge of technologies and a keen eye for detail, she fearlessly
assesses existing systems and charts the optimal path to success, all while enchanting business stakeholders with her mastery of quality attributes and requirements. Having honed her skills for 9 years as a full-stack developer
and DevOps engineer, Rehana has delved into the depths of various technological realms, emerging as a battle-hardened warrior ready to conquer any coding challenge that comes her way. Not content with just commanding the digital
domains, Rehana possesses a flair for indulging her taste buds. She is a fearless epicurean explorer, venturing into the far reaches of the culinary world to savor exotic dishes and daring flavors. Every dining experience is
an odyssey, where she embarks on a quest to tantalize her senses and uncover the hidden treasures of the gastronomic realm. But Rehana’s adventures are not limited to the virtual and culinary realms alone. She wields her
trusty camera like a magical artifact, freezing fleeting moments and capturing the essence of memories through her lens. Whether she focuses on breathtaking landscapes, soulful portraits, or the beauty of everyday objects,
she harnesses her passion for photography to bring the world into sharper focus, one click at a time. In her epic journey through the realms of technology, gastronomy, and art, Rehana brings her unique blend of skills, passion,
and curiosity, creating a tapestry of experiences that make her a truly captivating force to be reckoned with.
