Research Computing Services offers undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to work side-by-side with professional RCS Staff members. Students in this program work on various projects related to their background, interests, and expertise in support of the Shared Computing Cluster. This program provides them with professional development and training that can help them prepare for future careers in data science and computing. Students meet weekly with their mentors to discuss progress, ask questions, and learn new topics.
Current Student Interns
Ryan Gilbert
Ryan Gilbert (Class of 2026) is an undergraduate student majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Statistics. He is passionate about data science and frequently participates in machine learning and statistics competitions, placing in events like the HDSI Agri Datathon and NESS Statathon. As VP of Quant for the BU Finance and Investment Club, he organizes workshops and leads projects on quantitative finance topics, including algorithmic trading strategies, portfolio optimization, and more. He is proficient in Python’s machine learning and data science stacks and applies strong software engineering practices in his projects.
Jiazheng Su
Jiazheng Su (Class of 2025) is a junior CS student in the CAS college of BU. He is enthusiastic about programming, game design, and computer hardware. He has completed a SpringBoot project that resembles OneDrive and has joined a developer team for a Unity game. He is prepared to apply his knowledge and programming skills to real-world scenarios. Outside of school, he enjoys fitness, badminton, cooking, traveling, and all kinds of sports.
Reetom Gangopadhyay
Reetom Gangopadhyay (Class of 2026) is an undergraduate student majoring in data science with a focus on statistics at the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences (CDS). Residing in Sudbury, Massachusetts, Reetom has been a lifelong resident of the state. In 2024, he joined RCS as an intern under the guidance of Katia Bulekova. Enthusiastic about delving into the practical applications of theoretical programming concepts, Reetom looks forward to contributing to projects with the support of the RCS staff. Reetom has been involved in several computing/statistics competitions including the New England Statistical Society (NESS) Statathon where he placed first in the “HSB Problem” using time series methods to detect anomalies in equipment sensor data. Additionally, he participated in a project for Mass Mutual Data Days For Good, where he helped analyze voting patterns for underrepresented communities in Boston. Outside of his academic pursuits, Reetom has been a classical pianist since he was 3 years old. He studied at the New England Conservatory under the tutelage of Ms. Marilyn Roth. Reetom is an avid soccer enthusiast. He has been playing and watching soccer since the age of 6 and continues to enjoy the sport recreationally. Reetom is eager to learn valuable skills in computing under the guidance of the RCS team members.
Former Student Interns
Ellis Hamilton (Class of 2025)
B.A. in Mathematics with minors in Data Science and Business Administration.
I began my internship with RCS in the summer of 2024 and continued through the fall semester, where I developed a strong skill set in programming and data analysis. During this time, I gained experience with R, Linux, and Perl, some of which I learned on the spot. One of my key responsibilities was writing R scripts to analyze the utilization of RCS’s shared computing resources, providing insights that helped the department better understand and improve utilization across their many queues and the productivity of team members. To support my queue analysis, I also developed Perl scripts to reformat utilization data, ensuring that the data was correctly organized and easily accessible for further analysis. In addition, I began working with GitHub, which allowed me to manage my work effectively and prepared me to collaborate with others and track project progress in the future. I learned a great deal from collaborating with several RCS team members, including Ms. Bulekova, while working in a highly productive environment that encourages learning and provides guidance and support to ensure your success.
Avani Rebbi (Class of 2027)
College of Engineering Biomedical Engineering program. Avani has been interning at Research Computing since her Sophomore year of High School and is passionate about Engineering and Robotics, having served as the Captain of her High School Robotics team in First Robotics competitions. Avani is also the founder of C.O.R.E. (Computer-science Outreach, Resources, and Education), which aims to connect computer science to younger audiences.
Chuning Shi (Class of 2024)
Statistics and Computer Science.
I am really grateful for being one of the team. It has been an amazing experience for me to work on those fascinating projects and learned a lot in terms of how to think and solve problem in systematic and technical ways. Thank you so much for being so responsible, kind, and supportive, and always being there to help us grow and learn. I’ll start my new journey with all these memories and everything I’ve learned here.
Jiachuan Wu (Class of 2024)
Computer Science major with a minor in Business Administration.
I joined the Research Computing Services department in January and worked until my graduation. During the internship, I focused on learning the Linux system and designing bash commands to automate testing for various software packages. I also had the opportunity to contribute to a project aimed at visualizing network data. Throughout this experience, I gained extensive knowledge not only of the Linux system but also of computing clusters as a whole. The entire team exhibited enthusiasm for our work and was always willing to help us solve various problems. We held regular team-based and individual-based meetings each week to discuss issues encountered during testing and to share new domain knowledge. Therefore, I greatly cherish the opportunity to have been a part of this program and would love to recommend it to other students enthusiastic about computing.
Alana Bookman (class of ’25)
Computer Science major with a minor in International Relations.
Lindsay Liu (class of ’25)
Computer Science major with a minor in Statistics.
Thank you so much for your guidance and mentorship over the last 6 months. Your kindness and dedication have been crucial to my growth as a student and computer scientist. Each week of my internship was exciting all thanks to the effort you put into helping us develop our skills and learn new concepts. I can only hope I helped you (and your work) as much as you have helped me.
Séamus Dallman (class of ’26)
Computer Science.
Yanze Li
Statistics and economics.
I joined RCS as a data analyst intern in the summer of 2022 under the supervision of Katia Bulekova. During this internship, I had the opportunity to work on a variety of projects related to the SCC and acquired hands-on experience as a data analyst. Katia’s mentorship was truly amazing, as she generously shared her knowledge and consistently offered her support throughout the internship. This incredible experience helped me build a strong foundation for my future studies and career in data analytics, paving the way for my growth and development in the field.
Ravi Bhayani
MS, Computer Science with a concentration in Architectures and System Designs.
During my year-long internship at RCS I was tasked with overseeing the installation, configuration, and maintenance of scientific software that was used by the Boston University (BU) community. I also played an active role in the group’s efforts to migrate software packages to the Alma8 OS. Through this process, I gained valuable experience in working with a wide range of different tools and applications, as well as an understanding of the unique challenges involved in migrating software to a new platform. I was able to build strong relationships with my colleagues and gain a deeper appreciation for the importance of teamwork in achieving shared goals.
Overall, my experience at RCS was a transformative one that helped me to develop a wide range of valuable skills and insights. I am deeply grateful to the entire RCS team for providing me with this opportunity, and especially Brian Gregor for his invaluable guidance and support. I strongly recommend this program to anyone who is looking to develop their skills and grow their career in this field.