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.

Maria Sasanami is an undergraduate student at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa pursuing degrees in Entrepreneurship, Management, and International Business. Having frequently traveled between the United States, Poland, and Japan throughout her life, Maria developed an appreciation for different cultures and perspectives that shaped her interest in international trade and global business. At Interstel, she hopes to bring that international and creative perspective to the team while developing her business development skills and broadening her understanding of technology, software, and the aerospace industry. In the future, Maria hopes to pursue a career that allows her to work across industries and internationally. Outside of work and school, she enjoys traveling to colder destinations to snowboard, playing Animal Crossing, and spending quiet days at home watching anime with her miniature dachshund, Mocha.

Yelena Reyes is from the Bay Area in California. She is a third-year student at UH Mānoa majoring in Management Information Systems and International Business, with a minor in Philippine Language and Culture. Yelena is passionate about the intersection of technology and business and hopes to build a career that creates meaningful impact on a global scale. Through her academic and professional experiences, she is continuously developing the technical and interpersonal skills needed to thrive in diverse and international environments. She is passionate about traveling and when possible, loves hiking, going to the beach, and cafe hopping. She loves to try new coffee and matcha places!