Nilay Jain
Nilay Jain is a Boston University graduate with a Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, specializing in RAG pipelines, agentic workflows, and end-to-end machine learning deployment. He currently works as a Learning Facilitator for BU’s Online Master’s in Data Science program at the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences (CDS). Previously, he worked with BU’s Graduate […]
Sarah Rashed
Sarah Rashed is a Learning Facilitator at Boston University’s Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences, where she supports students in the Online Master of Science in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (OMDS) program. Working primarily with students in the Data Science Capstone course, she provides academic guidance, facilitates class discussions, and hosts regular office hours […]
Alicia Day
Alicia is BU Spark!’s Strategic Initiatives Administrator. After graduating from Messiah University with a B.A. in Human Development and Family Sciences, she spent a decade in health and human services, specializing in autism support and implementation. Since joining Spark! in 2021, Alicia has coordinated core team operations and partner recruitment for the XLab program. She […]
Suzanne Tran
Suzanne Tran joined the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences team in August 2026 as the Student Success Specialist. In this role, she provides guidance on academic interests and goals and helps online students access and navigate the resources needed to successfully complete their degree programs. She also plans and executes events and programs that […]
Mitchell Horn
Mitchell Horn joined the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences in 2026 as the Data Systems & AI Engineer. He works with faculty to turn research needs into working systems: data pipelines, software prototypes, and AI applications built on large language models. He leads these projects from scoping through deployment and serves as CDS’s liaison […]
Lex Amaris
Lex Amaris is a Financial Aid Specialist for the online CDS masters programs, as well as the online Software Engineering for Artificial Intelligence program and the online Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence program.
Karina Palos
Karina Palos joined BU Spark! in March 2026 as the Program Operations Coordinator, a unit within Boston University’s Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences. In this role, she supports the day-to-day operations of Spark!’s experiential learning programs — including academic courses, external partnerships, event planning, and supervision of student employees. She holds a Bachelor of […]
Robby Weber
Robby Weber joined the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences in 2026 as a Communications Specialist—a storyteller at heart, eager to spotlight the work happening across CDS. He leads the Faculty’s communications and marketing efforts across brand, social media, web, email, and enrollment marketing, shaping the strategy, systems, and team that carry the CDS story […]
Kelsey Block
Kelsey joined the Faculty of Computing and Data Sciences in 2026 as a Graduate Program Advisor. In this role, she supports both MS and PhD students studying Data Science. Before joining CDS, Kelsey served as an academic advisor for undergraduate students in BU’s Sargent College of Heath and Rehabilitation Sciences. She also worked advising liberal […]
Neeza Singh
Neeza Singh joined the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences in July 2025 as a Learning Facilitator for the Online Master’s in Data Science (OMDS) program. She earned her BS in Data Science from Boston University, where she served as an AI Teaching Fellow in the inaugural AI Affiliate Teaching Program. In that role, she […]