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.

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.

Amanda Nguyen is an undergraduate student at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa pursuing a double major in Business MIS and Marketing. Her interest in technology stems from a lifelong passion for gaming, which sparked a deeper curiosity about how digital platforms and media connect people. Amanda is particularly driven by the intersection of data-driven MIS and creative content production. In her free time, she enjoys exploring diverse musical genres, catching up on the latest shows, and playing video games.

Gabriel Nakano Figueiredo is an undergraduate student at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering. He is driven by a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth. Having been a lifelong gamer, Gabriel is inspired to develop his own titles and push the boundaries of what he can create in the gaming space. In his free time, he enjoys staying active at the gym, gaming, and spending time with friends.

Kolby Kaneshiro is an undergraduate student at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa majoring in Management Information Systems. He is passionate about deconstructing complex business processes to find tech-driven ways to improve efficiency and decision-making. Kolby focuses on the practical application of MIS concepts, specifically how data can optimize real-world workflows and operations. When he’s off the clock, he enjoys the mental challenge of logic puzzles and relaxing at the beach.