Katie Perkins | Team Lead

Katie in Front of a Colorful Wall

Katie is a senior in Software Engineering with a minor in Music Technology. She is interested in human-computer interaction, data analytics, and back-end application development.
For the past three summers, she has interned at Zirous in West Des Moines working on projects involving business intelligence tools, blockchain networks, and cross-device matching.
Aside from school, Katie enjoys knitting, photography, and playing the french horn. She is looking forward to adopting a cat after graduation.


Nate Irmiter | Stakeholder Liasion

Nate in the Des Moines Botanical Garden

Nate is a senior in Software Engineering with interests in application development and data science.
He has previous professional experience working as a Wellsite Geologist south of Oklahoma City.
When he isn't swamped with school work you can find him rowing, reading, climbing, or playing video games.


Bailey Righi | Product Manager

Bailey at the Drake Relays

Bailey is a senior majoring in Software Engineering and minoring in German, Sustainability, and Cyber Security. She has a variety of interests including front-end software development and cyber security.
This past summer Bailey was a Global Technology Intern at Nike, where she worked on the Cyber Threat Analytics team. The previous summer and fall, she interned at Collins Aerospace, working on a test controller for ARC-210 radios.
Outside of school, Bailey throws the javelin for the Iowa State Track and Field team. She is also an officer for Digital Women and the German Club. Bailey loves sports and food, especially when they are free.


Willem Paul | Standardization Manager

Willem on the Kapuzinerberg in Salzburg, Austria

Willem is a fifth-year student studying Software Engineering and German. He has an interest in front-end and user interface development, but is always willing to try out and learn new things.
Willem had an internship this past summer with Fast Enterprises in Anchorage, Alaska. He worked closely with the client (the Alaska Department of Revenue, Tax Division) to fine-tune the GenTax® system to meet the Division's needs.
Besides coding, Willem enjoys playing guitar and trombone, singing, playing strategy games, and learning (natural) languages.


Caroline Rankin | Meeting Facilitator

Caroline with ISU President Wendy Wintersteen

Caroline is a senior majoring in Software Engineering with a minor in Leadership Studies. She enjoys learning about data analytics and likes doing application development.
This past summer, Caroline had an internship with General Dynamics IT doing web development. She worked closely with three engineers on a government health care website.
When she isn't studying for class, Caroline enjoys eating sushi and being with her friends.