Team 1: TICODE 2.1.2
Ethan Ricks (Team Captain)
Senior, Computer Engineering, Jackson State University
Ethan Ricks is an aspiring software engineer from Brandon, Mississippi, and a Senior Computer Engineering major at Jackson State University. Initially drawn to Jackson State by a passion for robotics, Ethan soon discovered a deeper interest in software engineering and programming. This shift in focus has allowed him to explore a range of development skills, from exploring different classical algorithms to experimenting with mobile application development. Ethan is a recent graduate of Techwise, a program supported by Google that aims to develop undergraduate students into full-stack software engineers. Through this program, he gained industry insights, deepened his technical expertise, and enhanced his problem-solving abilities. Additionally, Ethan serves as the student branch chair of the Jackson State University IEEE chapter, where he helps engage students in technical development opportunities.
Ethan has hands-on experience with command-line tools from his three internships with the Coastal Hydraulics Laboratory of the Engineering Research and Development Center in Vicksburg, MS. During that time, he focused on implementing Automated Regression Testing Test Suites for the Coastal Processes Branch’s various numerical models. His background also includes developing web applications, combining back-end and front-end technologies to create dynamic, user-friendly applications. Ethan is dedicated to building secure, efficient systems that address real-world problems. Outside of his responsibilities as a scholar, he enjoys working out and leading Bible studies on campus.
Peter Goshomi
Junior, Computer Engineering, Jackson State University
Peter Lenon Goshomi is a tech enthusiast pursuing a bachelor’s degree focused on Computer Engineering from Jackson State University and has broad experiences from Sales Management, Robotics, Automation, and Product Development to raw Software development. Peter is skilled in C++ and Python and has a working knowledge of Kotlin, HTML, and JavaScript. He possesses strong interpersonal skills like public speaking and sales persuasion.
Eyole Wuno
Senior, Computer Engineering, Jackson State University
Eyole Wuno is a senior at Jackson State University majoring in Computer Science. He began his college experience at a two-year community college. While there, he majored in General Studies to give himself time to decide what he wanted to do. After several years at the community college, Eyole transferred to Jackson State University. Eyole’s Cameroonian heritage is integral to his academic priorities. At JSU, Eyole chose to major in computer science because it challenges your thinking and accesses a creative part in you. During his time at Jackson State, he has taken many challenging courses and learned from many brilliant students as well.
Marlvin Goremusandu
Junior, Computer Engineering, Jackson State University
Marlvin Goremusandu is a passionate software engineering student originally from Gweru, Zimbabwe. He moved to the USA for college and maintains a 3.96 GPA while pursuing his goal of becoming a skilled software engineer. Marlvin recently completed a successful internship at Oracle, contributing to key DevOps and cloud analytics projects. He has also been selected as an innovation fellow at JSU, constantly seeking opportunities to grow and innovate. His ultimate ambition is to start his own company and significantly impact the tech industry.
Devin Scott
Senior, Computer Engineering, Jackson State University
Devin Scott is a senior honors student at Jackson State University, where he is a member of the W.E.B. Du Bois Honors College and the National Honors Society. Devin has gained experience using C/C++, Python, JS, and TS programming languages. He has developed an interest in Software Engineering and Development throughout his college career.