Hello, I'm Evangel 👋

CS Student & AI Educator

Computer Science student at UC Santa Cruz specializing in game design, artificial intelligence, and tech entrepreneurship. I'm passionate about making AI accessible to the next generation of innovators.

Evangel Hightower-Rojas

About Me

Based in Los Angeles, I'm a Computer Science student at UC Santa Cruz with a focus on game design and artificial intelligence. I'm passionate about creating technology that makes a positive impact and teaching the next generation of innovators.

As the Lead Developer for Scholar Brilliance, I've helped build an EdTech solution that enables students to live debt-free college lives. I've also developed MyChef, a recommendation system for healthy meals based on available ingredients.

My experience with World Engine AI has given me valuable insights into robotics and data collection, which I now apply to my AI education initiatives.

I'm currently teaching an introductory AI course to middle and high school students using curriculum from aiEDU, making complex concepts accessible and engaging for young learners.

Programming

Python JavaScript HTML/CSS C# React

AI & Data

Machine Learning Replit Data Analysis Hugging Face Claude

Game Development

Unity Game Design Story Progression

My Projects

Scholar Brilliance

Scholar Brilliance

An EdTech platform helping students achieve debt-free college education through scholarship matching and financial aid optimization.

Webflow React Replit Machine Learning Vercel Fibrebase
MyChef

MyChef

A recommendation system that suggests healthy meals based on ingredients available in your home, reducing food waste and promoting nutrition.

React Machine Learning Replit Open AI Image Recognition
World Engine AI

World Engine AI Training

Contributed to the development of advanced robotics systems by gathering and processing training data for machine learning models.

Python Teamwork Computer Vision Robotics

Entrepreneurship

Intro to AI Course

Intro to AI Education Program

A comprehensive 10-hour course teaching middle and high school students the fundamentals of artificial intelligence. Students learn to build real AI applications without prior coding experience.

3
Mini-Projects Per Student
1
AI Recommendation System Per Student
100%
Completion Rate

Using curriculum from aiEDU.org, I've created an accessible and engaging program that introduces students to AI concepts, tools, and applications. The course emphasizes practical skills and creative problem-solving.

Contact Me

ehightowerrojas@gmail.com
(213) 340-4881