I3@USD-Fall 2025

the engineering services firm while working remotely from her new home in San Francisco. Juliana Grigg (ME) recently graduated and is enjoying time off before the start of her first job in the management associate for leadership development program at ConEdison in NYC. Before her move back across the country, she is making the most of her time off pursuing new hobbies and traveling the world, including trips to Miami, Italy and Spain.

Christopher Sosa (EE) is working at Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, California, as an electrical engineer. Graduate Alumni Mackenzie Carter ’23 (MS-ADS) is attending Drexel University's Kline School of Law, starting Fall 2025, aiming to specialize in intellectual property and technology law. Jon C. Colón ’24 (MESH) recently switched careers to start a new position as an associate professor for USD's Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering Master of Science in Sustainable Engineering and Health program while working as a full-time project engineer in the private sector. Tara Dehdari ’25 (MS-ADS) recently graduated from USD’s Applied Data Science program after transitioning from a biotech role as an associate scientist. Her capstone project — a food recommendation app for diabetic patients — is included in USD’s digital research repository. Ian Timmons ’23 (MS-AAI) founded OurGov, a platform that integrates local governments’ data into a single hub for practical AI solutions. By partnering with cities and special districts, OurGov deploys a universal 311 system, computer vision-based asset detection and water/wastewater optimization to streamline services and reduce costs. ThinkGenAI building a cutting-edge platform for knowledge workers to boost human productivity and creativity. One of his key responsibilities is to make architectural, UI/UX and AI decisions. Viktor Veselov ’24 (MS-AAI) is working as lead AI engineer at

Vicente Galvan ’23 A lumnus Vicente Galvan has been working as a project manager for the University of San Diego’s Department of Planning, Design and Construction since shortly after graduating with his mechanical engineering degree in 2023. As a USD alumnus and employee, his connection to the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering continues to run deep. Today, Galvan is driving three simultaneous campus remodeling and construction projects forward for the school. Galvan’s journey leading up to this role is rooted in his family ties. His mother, Patty Galvan, has been a devoted USD employee for 29 years, to ensure her children receive the benefit of free tuition. Being accepted into USD was more than an academic achievement; it was a profound milestone. Galvan is the first in his family to graduate from college. The pinnacle of this shared journey came on graduation day. In a moment that encapsulated their joint effort and sacrifice, Galvan walked across the stage to receive his diploma from President Harris and was accompanied by his mother — a special privilege afforded to long-serving USD employees. Now pursuing his MBA at USD, Galvan continues to build on the foundation laid by his mother, shaping the future of his alma mater for generations to come.

JULIANA GRIGG

Miguel Mendoza (EE) is a full-time spacecraft power systems engineer at Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company. As he approaches his one year mark, he is proud to serve as the responsible electrical engineering authority for multiple satellites. He also manages several electrical products as a project manager. Maria Rossman (ISyE) started a full-time position with Boeing as a quality engineer in Huntington Beach, California. She finished her degree studying abroad during her Semester at Sea in Fall 2024, alongside four ISyE classmates.

MARIA ROSSMAN

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