Center for Applied Technology Current Members

Brycyn Gossett graduated in 2024 after majoring in computer science. Brycyn brings his determination, curiosity to learn, and a background in web development to CATLab. He enjoys walking his dog, basketball, hanging out with friends, and anything outdoors.

Ryan Magnuson is a rising sophomore double majoring in computer science and philosophy. A fast learner, he has experience with Python, Java, and R. He enjoys building computers, ping pong, badminton, and board games.

Ella McMillan is a rising sophomore majoring in computer science. Her skills include programming, including programming languages such as Python and Java, problem solving, and communication. Ella enjoys outdoor adventures, going to the beach, hikes, bike rides, spending time with friends, traveling, and playing games.

David Oyebade is a rising junior and is majoring in data analytics. He has a strong work ethic and brings experience with regression models and statistical analysis to the team. He is on the Westmont track and field team and enjoys playing soccer and hiking in his free time.

Connor Rogstad is a rising junior double majoring in computer science and data analytics. His skills include strategy, leadership, coordination/communication, analytical thinking, programming, Python, and information retrieval. In his free time, Connor enjoys going to the beach, hanging out with friends, board games, and sports such as basketball, volleyball, and spikeball.

Nice Teta Hirwa is a rising sophomore double majoring in computer science and data analytics. Her skills include a willingness to learn, problem solving, and critical thinking. In her free time, she enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, talking to people, and watching funny videos.

Elise Reynolds is a rising senior majoring in data analytics. She brings to CATLab knowledge of Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, and R, as well as data analysis and visualization. She is committed to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest advancements in technology and data science. In her free time, Elise enjoys reading, hiking, mountain biking, gardening, and playing sports, especially soccer and pickleball.

Christine Venzor graduated in 2024 with a double major in liberal studies and music. She is skilled in photography, creative work, and detailed organization. In her free time, she enjoys music, rock climbing, and watching the sunset.

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 create a completely customized interface for admissions is a fun and edifying experience for her. She relishes in seeing the 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.

Mike, an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Westmont, works to support and empower all CATLab staff and students be able to do their best work while having fun. He brings his software engineering and technical management skills to Westmont from Silicon Valley. Mike loves technology, aviation, and music. He's part of a simulated US Navy Air Wing that meet to learn and virtual fly in high-fidelity flight simulators. He also enjoys singing, playing drums, and producing and publishing his own music and video content.

Caylie Cox graduated from Westmont in 2021 with a degree in English. She’s now studying for her Ph.D. in rhetoric and composition at TCU in Fort Worth, Texas, but she still works part-time as Westmont’s I.T. Web and Marketing Specialist. Caylie manages the myWestmont portal, CATLab website, and any I.T. communication needs. She loves correct grammar, her two fluffy cats, and the social/personal side of technology. She collaborates with CATLab staff and students to ensure Westmont’s technological solutions are welcoming, engaging, and beautiful.

Neil Di Maggio is 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 for his second summer. 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.

As the new Marketing Cloud Administrator for Westmont College, Abigail Stadtlander strives to create clear and effective communication which also utilizes her graphic design skills. As the Creative Team Lead for CATLab, she combines her love for art, photography, and working collaboratively with others. Outside of work, Abigail is a marathoner, runner, yogi, weightlifter, and hiker. She is passionate about art and loves to paint and photograph the world around her.