Center for Applied Technology Current Members

Tim Klug is an rising junior at Westmont majoring in Data Analytics with a passion for extracting meaningful insights from data. This summer, he is rejoining the Dev Team at CATLab as an analyst and working with the Turner Foundation as an Operations and Salesforce intern. Outside of work, he enjoys listening to music and playing, watching, and coaching baseball.

Ryan Magnuson '27 is a rising senior majoring in Computer Science. He is psyched out of his mind to be interning with Webconnex LLC this summer as part of his third consecutive year at CATLab. He's excited to be working with a crew of both new and familiar faces across both organizations, ready to develop real solutions for real people with real problems. You can catch Ryan playing Spikeball at the beach after work, or at the gym for another lift.

Andrew Krahn '26 majored in Computer Science during his time at Westmont College. As part of CATLab's 2026 cohort, he is working for Oilstop Drive Thru Oil Change this summer. 

Brevin Tating '26 is a newly-graduated Data Analytics major and Computer Science minor joining the Dev Team for his first summer with CATLab. This year, he is interning with Webconnex, where he helps build the software that makes events happen—the registration and event-tech platforms that organizations lean on for conferences, fundraisers, and everything in between. Whether he's shipping a new feature, tracking down a bug, or testing what's already there, he loves that his work has a real audience on the other end. He’s someone who likes to ask questions, learn fast, and build things that genuinely help others.

Hey! My name is Elias Leon, and I'm a rising senior Computer Science major at Westmont. This is my first year at CATLab, and I'm working as a software intern for Webconnex! I'm from Costa Rica and love all things ocean-related, but especially surfing. Making surfboards is a new hobby of mine, and I've found that the attention to detail needed for this craft parallels that of programming. Excited to work with CATLab and Webconnex this summer!
 

Heritier Kayabo is a rising junior majoring in Economics & Business who brings a strong attention to detail, a can-do attitude, and a collaborative spirit to his work. In his previous year with CATLab (summer 2025), he designed forms and registration processes for Westmont—strategically applying color palettes, photography, and concise content writing to elevate Westmont’s brand. This summer, he will continue his form-building and registration work as lead Formbuilder for CATLab. In his free time, Heritier enjoys hiking, working on data-tracking DIY projects, and studying education systems and socio-economic empowerment within community settings.

Whether she's building an agentic AI, hiking a trail, or searching for her next favorite coffee shop, Amelia enjoys opportunities to learn and discover something new. Her interests include mathematics, Salesforce, and acrylic painting. As a recent Westmont grad (class of 2026), she is currently working with Offprem Technology through CATLab's summer internship program.

Aaron Wu '27 is a rising senior double majoring in Data Analytics and Philosophy. His skills span full-stack integration engineering, workflow automation, and AI-assisted development, with hands-on experience in Python, Java, n8n, and Salesforce. Aaron brings a cross-disciplinary perspective shaped by coursework in both computer science and analytic philosophy. He is joining CATLab for his first summer as a member of the CRM/Analyst Team for summer 2026. Outside of work, Aaron enjoys playing video games, staying active at the gym, and listening to music.

Gabriel Leung ’26 recently graduated from Westmont College with a major in Data Analytics. His skills include problem solving, data analysis, and collaboration, with experience working in Python, Java, Salesforce, and AI-assisted automation tools. In his free time, Gabriel enjoys all things baseball, staying active, and working on projects that use data for real-world problem solving. He is joining CATLab for summer 2026 as a member of the Analyst Team.

Emma Calderaro '26 is a recent Westmont graduate with a degree in Psychology on the pre-nursing track; she is ultimately interested in working in the emergency medicine field. She joined CATLab in the summer of 2024 and is returning to continue her role this summer on the Creative Team. With an extensive background in creative writing and growing skills in media and marketing, she brings a thoughtful and expressive voice to the team. In her free time, she enjoys writing, reading, movie nights, relaxing with friends, and petting every dog possible (also dogsitting, by the way!).

Olivia Garland '26 is an Economics & Business major and Sociology minor working for Tondro Consulting through CATLab this summer. 

Julia Lottes Rafidimalala ’26 recently graduated from Westmont College with a B.A. in Graphic Arts. She joined CATLab’s Creative Team in 2024 and is returning this year as a senior member of the team. With a passion for visual storytelling, branding, and publication design, Julia currently leads the visual direction and layout design of this year’s CATLab magazine. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, spending time with family and friends, and exploring health and wellness.

Sophia Kim is a rising junior majoring in Music and Communication Studies. As the Content Writer for the CATLab Creative Team, she writes magazine articles and features, as well as LinkedIn content that highlights the CATLab’s work and impact. She is passionate about the intersection of AI and law, particularly how legal systems can address misinformation, emerging AI risks, and the ethical challenges created by rapidly advancing technology. She hopes to contribute to the development of policies and legal frameworks that evolve alongside AI. In her free time, she enjoys singing, reading, playing ping pong and spikeball, and spending time with friends!

Rosie Shilinsky ’28 is an Art History major interning with the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art this summer. With a passion for community development, she specializes in museum database administration and collection management, and is working to streamline the museum's cataloging system to support detailed digital archive entries. When she isn’t installing exhibitions or resisting the urge to touch the oil paintings, Rosie can usually be found brewing the perfect latte or thrifting her next fabulous wardrobe staple.

David Melesse '27 is a double major in Computer Science and Data Analytics, with a minor in Philosophy. He is working with CATLab as a Sales Development Representative for summer 2026.

Narindra Rafidimalala '25 is a Data Analytics major who brings a critical, interdisciplinary approach to his data work. During his previous tenure with CATLab as an Business Analyst and Chief of Staff, he led discovery calls and client engagement for 100K pipeline, achieving 35% velocity improvement; built an admission predictive tool for the Westmont Admissions team using Google AI Studio with Salesforce CRM on 750,000 data points; and improved operational efficiency by saving over 480 hours through implementing Salesforce CRM across three departments. Born and raised in Madagascar, Narindra is also an elite, record-breaking track and field athlete for Westmont in short sprinting and jumping events. He is currently training rigorously with the goal of representing Madagascar in the Summer Olympics. Looking ahead, he hopes to work in sports business management or the technology-energy sector to give back to his community.   

Nicholas Ferguson '26 is a recent Psychology graduate working with CATLab as a Sales Development Representative for summer 2026.

Jude Sanchez '28 is an Economics & Business major working with CATLab as a Sales Development Representative for summer 2026.

A Westmont alumnus (‘08) and the Director of CRM and Data Services, Zak Landrum is the Center for Applied Technology's founding director. His primary role at Westmont is to empower the Westmont Salesforce team to create digital business solutions for Westmont. Through the CATLab, he has made a practice of inviting students into the work of digital transformation, and he derives great joy from partnering with students to leave Westmont better than the year before. When not at work, he spends time with his family on the beach, reads sci-fi novels from the public library, and cooks with whatever ingredients he can find in the pantry.

Charles Ryu is a passionate programmer from North Korea. Charles escaped North Korea twice in all in his teen years, resettled in America when he was seventeen, and now works at Westmont College as a Mobile, Web-application, and CMS Developer. He is also running a non-proft organization, Freedom Bridge, which he founded to assist North Korean refugees. Charles has a big heart for refugees and wants to create a coding boot camp for refugees alongside CATLab.

As a Salesforce Administrator for the Westmont Office of Admissions, Adae Rehmke strives to provide a great experience for fellow users. Collaborating with the CATLab team to improve data flow and Salesforce integration is a fun and edifying experience for her. She relishes in seeing the CATLab team’s outstanding innovation and hard work come to fruition. Outside of work, Adae enjoys cultivating an edible permaculture landscape around her home, but she especially loves spending time will her family on outdoor adventures or playing games.

Neil Di Maggio is the Director of Research and Prospect Management in the Office of College Advancement at Westmont. Although he also loves dogs, he is happy to be working at CATLab. Together with the Data Analyst team, he is working to make sure Salesforce data is actionable and accurate according to the college’s business processes.

Xander Hagen graduated from Westmont in 2023, majoring in Physics. Xander has leveraged his strong mathematical and problem-solving mindset in the fields of manufacturing and business analytics. He excels in improving logistics and systems efficiency, and aims to bring this to an area of research. In 2026, he joins the CATLab team in a staff role, after previously working with the 2025 CAtLab Analyst team. In his free time, he pursues creative work, video game development, long walks, bike rides, and gardening.

Kate Whitney '27 is a Sociology major and Psychology minor heading into her senior year. During her 2025 CATLab tenure, Kate transitioned from form-building and event registration to lead logistics for the 2025 Impact Conference. In 2026, she will return as the primary logistics coordinator for the Impact Conference while providing administrative support for the CATLab 2026 summer program. When she isn’t masterminding event schedules and pouring over spreadsheets, Kate is likely catching up on much-needed sleep or searching for her next cup of coffee (yes, these two activities seem to contradict each other...). Occasionally, she might have enough free time to read a book.