James Lewis received his degree in Mathematics from UCLA with a Specialization in Computing. He has worked on various projects including SBIRs for USAF and STTRs for NASA. On top of this, he has worked on multiple SmallSat missions for HSFL (HiakaSat & NASA HyTI) as a Flight Software Engineer. He is currently working as Lead Software Engineer for Interstel™ where he has designed and implemented many of the aspects of COSMOS’ multi-agent system software. In his free time, he likes reading, writing, and making interesting things.

Isaiah is an undergraduate student at UH Manoa pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. He is passionate about software development and seeks to become a part of a development team for either video games or tech. His interests have always been in game design along with the art and music production within the games. It inspires Isaiah to create something as moving as the games he has played as a child. During Isaiah’s free time, he enjoys playing video games, spending time with his fiancée and listening to music.

Raphael Rios is an undergraduate student attending Leeward Community College. He plans to get his Bachelors in Information & Computer Science at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He enjoys learning new things about computer Science and is eager to be able to use that knowledge in the real world. He is interested in technology and video game development. Born on Oahu, Raphael spends his free time playing video games and learning about music.

John Holt is an undergraduate student at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, majoring in Computer Science. Passionate about software development, he enjoys exploring new technologies and collaborating on projects that solve real-world problems. Born and raised in California, John combines his technical skills with a creative mindset to develop impactful solutions. In his free time, he enjoys playing games and spending time with friends.

Kara Kanetis is a junior pursuing a B.S in Astrophysics and a B.A in Computer Science. She is currently the Chair of the Student Activity and Program Fee Board at UH Manoa and works on smaller research based python coding projects as a hobby. Prior to Interstel, she worked at the Orange Coast College Planetarium developing shows to educate the public on various astronomy subjects. In her free time she enjoys surfing, hiking, and designing 3D models.

Samantha Guinto is an undergraduate student at University of Hawai’i at Manoa pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, Management Information Systems, and International Business. As a Direct Admit Program student at the Shidler College of Business, she’s currently on the Dean’s List and has received multiple scholarships including the Special Freshman at the Shidler College of Business award. Samantha is also an active member of Delta Sigma Pi and served as the Vice President of Community Service in the Spring 2025 semester. In her free time, she enjoys baking, making leis, and exploring new cafes.

Tehya Fernandez is an undergraduate at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, pursuing a BBA in Management Information Systems at the Shidler College of Business. She is an active member of the Information Technology Management Association (ITMA), where she builds her skills in tech and leadership. Committed to community engagement, Tehya volunteers with UX Hawaii, a local design collective, and Purple Maiʻa, a nonprofit advancing digital equity and empowering Native Hawaiian and underserved youth in tech. Tehya also supports Nohea Art Gallery’s technical operations through social media marketing, cybersecurity, and software maintenance. In her free time she enjoys drawing, gaming, and creative tech projects.  

Kimberly McMoore is an undergraduate student at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, double majoring in Management Information Systems and International Business. She currently serves as the Director of Operations for the Information Technology Management Association (ITMA), a business club at the Shidler College of Business. In this role, Kimberly is responsible for planning professional events, and fostering communication among members and external partners. Kimberly’s dedication to excellence is reflected in her academic achievements, including being named to the Dean’s List. Outside of her academic and leadership pursuits, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring new places, reading, and watching movies.