Aileen Li
Aileen is currently a senior studying Computer Science. She previously worked as a Software Developer Intern on the Royal Bank of Canada's enterprise logging platform team, where she contributed to architectural redesigns, developed REST APIs, and collaborated with senior leadership to shape long-term engineering strategy. Outside of school and work, you can find her people-watching, trying new restaurants around the city, and visiting home in Long Island.
Background
2024
Mentorship Lead
2023
Startup Week Committee
Why tech@nyu?
I wanted to join a tech community and gain leadership and event planning experience. Everyone on the team is so smart and being around them motivates me to work hard for myself. Also, because our events and speakers are so diverse, I’m always learning something new. Even if an event isn’t in my field, I always still try to go.
Favorite tech@nyu event of all time?
My favorite event was this semester’s Mentorship Panel! It was an event exclusive to our Mentorship Program cohort, and my favorite part was being able to have such a casual, interactive, and unfiltered conversation with the panelists that doesn’t get to happen in our more formal events.
Advice to your younger self?
If you keep trying, you can’t not succeed. :)
What do you do outside of work?
Other than doomscrolling, I enjoy snacking on a sweet treat, checking out new restaurants on my beli, and watching shows, movies, or anime.
Favorite memory from tech@nyu?
My favorite memory was the BBQ! It was the first time our new e-board all got to hang out and just have fun eating good food and playing pool and codenames.
