Kian Kishimoto

Kian Kishimoto is an emerging professional currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence at Purdue University. Kian serves as a Summer Camp Counselor at Autra Academy, developing and teaching curriculum on diverse topics such as AI, algorithms, and cybersecurity. As a Respite Worker at ARCC Center Foundation, Kian provides essential care and supervision for children with special needs. Previous experience includes a Software Engineer Internship at Quasi, where Kian honed programming skills in React and Swift, and an Assistant Facilities Manager role at OLMC. Kian competed in the CyberPatriot National Finals three times and founded KidsDefend, a non-profit dedicated to teaching internet safety to children. Kian has also interned in IT at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and conducted research at UC San Diego under Dr. Hemal Patel.