Katie Perkins | Team Lead
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 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 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 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 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.