Center for Applied Technology Current Members

Tim Klug '28 is a current sophomore majoring in Data Analytics. His skills include problem solving, programming, and collaboration, and he has experience coding in Python and Java. In his free time, Tim enjoys playing, watching, and coaching baseball; listening to music; and collecting vinyl records. He is rejoining CATLab for the second summer as a member of the Dev Team for summer 2026. 

Ryan Magnuson '27 is a current junior majoring in Computer Science. He is driven by solving problems and making things happen, whether it's by working closely with a team or flying solo. He's always curious about building better solutions, especially from the ground up. He is also well-versed in machine learning, server operations, and digging through Stack Overflow.

Andrew Krahn '26 is a Computer Science major working for Oilstop Drive Thru Oil Change this summer. 

Brevin Tating '26 is a Data Analytics major and Computer Science minor joining the Dev Team for his first summer post-grad with CATLab in 2026. 

As a double major in Data Analytics and Computer Science, Connor Rogstad '26 is re-joining the CATLab Dev Team for summer 2026.

Elias Leon '27 is a Computer Science major working for Webconnex this summer. 
 

Jonathan Iyob, CATLab business analyst, is a current junior majoring in Economics & Business. He excels at turning complex datasets into clear, strategic insights that drive smarter decisions. For summer 2026, he is interning with Off Prem through CATLab. A passionate videographer, Jonathan brings a creative eye to every project, crafting engaging stories through film. He loves playing basketball, hanging out with loved ones, and being outdoors.

Heritier Kayabo is a current sophomore majoring in Economics & Business. He 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. In his free time, Heritier enjoys hiking, working on data-tracking DIY projects, and studying education systems and socio-economic empowerment within community settings.

As a Mathematics major and Computer Science minor, Amelia has a love for abstract problem-solving, creative thinking, and continuous learning; she also has experience building Agentforce agents as a certified Salesforce Administrator. Her background in math and computer science gives her a strong foundation for tackling technical challenges with logic and creativity, and she's especially interested in applying these skills in the Salesforce ecosystem after graduation.

Aaron Wu '27 is a double major in Data Analytics and Philosophy. He is working with CATLab as a Business Analyst for summer 2026.
 

Gabriel Leung '26 is a Data Analytics major working with CATLab as a Business Analyst for summer 2026.

Emma is a current senior majoring in Psychology on the pre-nursing track, and 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 this summer. 

Julia Lottes '26 is an Art major rejoining CATLab's Creative Team for summer 2026.

Sophia Kim '28 is a double major in Music and Communication Studies. She is working with CATLab as a Creative Team member for summer 2026.

Rosie Shilinsky '28 is an Art History major working for the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art this summer. 

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.

Benjamin Yeom '26 is a Computer Science major working with CATLab as a Sales Development Representative for summer 2026.

Nicholas Ferguson '26 is a Psychology major 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. 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 currently in her junior 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. Occasionally, she might have enough free time to read a book...