Student Highlights

Forum Patel

Hi, my name is Forum! I’m a Soaring Together Scholar and Forté Ambassador, passionate about empowering women to pursue successful careers in consulting and finance. I’m in my final year majoring in Computer Science and Business with a minor in Entrepreneurship. I completed my junior-year internship in Financial Crimes – Data and Technology Consulting at PwC in New York City. Having completed my coursework a semester early, I’ll be joining Johnson & Johnson (J&J) for a co-op on the Strategic Insights and Analytics team before beginning my full-time career. Outside of academics, I’m part of the inaugural Eureka Women’s Cohort, where I’m building a startup that began as an idea for my CSB Capstone project. I even had the opportunity to pitch it at Harvard! I also serve as an Advisor of External Affairs to Lehigh’s Baker Institute for Entrepreneurship and an Advisor to Lehigh AI Club, which I helped launch during my freshman year.
Fun Fact: I went on the world's steepest zipline this summer in St. Maarten.
Favorite Thing about CSB: The CSB Capstone Project during the junior-spring semester.

Kate Manning

Hi, my name is Kate Manning! I'm a senior. On campus I'm involved in Women in Computer Science, the TRAC Program, Admissions, and the Outing Club. At Lehigh, I've tried to take a bunch of different classes, from AI to finance to mindfulness. Outside of classes, I love to read, kayak, and hike.
Fun fact: I have fed a rhino!
Favorite thing about CSB: The amount of opportunities available to its students! This past summer, I got funding from the school to study abroad in Barcelona and work at a corporate travel company doing data analytics.

Quin Huckabee

Hi, my name is Quin! I’m in my third year at Lehigh in the Computer Science and Business program, where I love working at the intersection of technical problem-solving and real-world business impact. This past summer, through the CSB program, I worked as a Software Engineering Intern at Bridge the Gap in Barcelona, building full-stack internal AI tools. I’m now building Clerion, an educational technology platform that sits on top of learning management systems to help students with executive function and organization. I’m passionate about using technology to solve tough, meaningful problems, and I’m excited to keep growing as a builder in tech innovation and entrepreneurship.
Fun fact: I've done 2-week long backpacking expeditions in the Rocky Mountains and Utah canyons.
Favorite thing about CSB: The countless opportunities CSB provides to gain meaningful real-world experience in our field, and doing so with the community that's been built on campus.

Ilan Luciano

Hey, I’m Ilan Luciano. I’m a sophomore in the Computer Science and Business Honors Program. I’m passionate about creating impactful and ethical software products. I interned in Barcelona this past summer via CSB in Barcelona. I highly recommend taking advantage of the amazing programs and opportunities offered by Lehigh! I’m currently serving as the director of outreach for the Lehigh Product Society and the president of Lehigh Hillel.

Fun fact: I was the lead developer for one of the largest unblocked games websites when I was in middle school
Favorite thing about CSB: My favorite things about CSB are the tight-knit community and the incredible network of talented and supportive students and alumni

Anya Srivastava

Hi! My name is Anya Srivastava, and I am a sophomore studying Computer Science and Business. I'm especially interested in exploring how technology and business intersect, particularly in areas like artificial intelligence, finance, and innovation. On campus, I'm involved in the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) as part of the executive board. I've also worked on a robotics research project focused on AI-powered object detection and navigation. I'm excited to continue exploring different career paths and gaining hands-on experience in both technology and business!

Fun fact: I've traveled to 17 countries, and I love exploring new places and experiencing different cultures!
Favorite thing about CSB: My favorite thing about CSB is the opportunity to explore both computer science and business without having to choose between the two. I love how the program combines technical and business perspectives while surrounding me with people who have a wide range of interests and career goals.

Drew Patton

Hi, my name is Drew Patton, and I’m a freshman in CSB pursuing my interests in data science/ML and finance. On campus, I’m involved in the AI Club and Lehigh Mountain Quants, and I’m currently part of a quantitative finance research project. Recently, for the Lehigh Valley Collegiate Hackathon, I built a social-media app that turns news and public data into short, sourced summaries so everyday people can follow business news and market trends. I aspire to continue applying data science and machine learning to the business environment and financial markets.
Fun fact: I pitch for Lehigh's baseball team.
Favorite thing about CSB: My favorite part of CSB is the breadth of opportunity and the connection to the rest of the program. Upperclassmen have helped me with every problem and answered every question I’ve had.

Grant Soltes

Hi, my name is Grant Soltes, and I'm a freshman in the Computer Science and Business (CSB) program. I'm interested in software engineering and game development, and CSB has broadened my perspective on what these interests can mean professionally. On campus, I've participated in a Hackathon and am involved in the Lehigh AI club, Chabbad, and the Game Development Club. This summer, I hope to intern at Oracle while continuing to develop the videogames I'm working to publish on Steam.

Fun fact: I climbed Mount Fuji alone while wearing a pair of Nike Dunks.
Favorite thing about CSB: My favorite part of CSB is the diversity of students in the major. I've made friends with people who fit the stereotypicla image of a CS major, people who are really into finance, and everyone in between. CSB seems to have a spot for a large array of jobs, and I think that diversity is shown in the people who choose the program.