2009, Hawaii Island, Hawaii Island, Software Development
Tyler Yoshiyama is a student at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, majoring in Computer Science. Born and raised in Hilo, Tyler has excelled in academics from a young age, and was a valedictorian of Hilo High School. Tyler has also regularly worked on his family’s...
2009, Database Design and Development, Hawaii Island, Hawaii Island
Kirk Wah Yick was born in Kona and raised in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii. He grew up as a child active in martial arts — he has practiced judo since the age of five, obtaining his black belt, and more recently with Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, his brown belt. He has...
2009, Hawaii Island, Hawaii Island, Networking
Jermaine Vitales has just finished his freshman year in the Information Technology program at Hawaii Community College. He was born in the Philippines, moved to Hawaii when he was six years old, and was raised in the town of Waimea on the Big Island. He plans to go...
2009, Electrical Engineering, Hawaii Island, Oahu
Born and raised in Honolulu, Stephanie Shinohara has just finished her sophomore year at the University of Southern California in pursuit of a degree in Electrical Engineering. A graduate of ‘Iolani School, she has always had a passion for math and science-related...
2009, Hawaii Island, Mainland, R&D, Software Development
Rodolf Sabalburo is a Computer Electronics & Networking Technology (CENT) student at Honolulu Community College. He has been excited about the Akamai Internship because he enjoys applying himself to new challenges. Originally from Minnesota, Rodolf likes digital...
2009, Civil Engineering, Hawaii Island, Hawaii Island
Amanda Ross was born and raised in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island. In 2007, she graduated from Hawaii Preparatory Academy, and she will enter her junior year at Mount Holyoke College this fall. Amanda enjoys riding horses, listening to music, and being at home in...
