Brayton Lordianto, 19
Brayton Lordianto attends New York University and is pursuing a degree in computer science. His focus was limited to coding in class until he participated in his first hackathon, HackNYU 2022. Inexperienced but determined to make the most of the hackathon, Brayton joined every available workshop. His hard work was rewarded when he won the Most Engaged Hacker award without writing a single line of code.
Growing up, Brayton was inspired by his dad’s love of technology, but that initial interest began to fade over time. After participating in hackathons, his passion for technology roared back to life. Motivated by his experience at HackNYU, Brayton spent the summer of 2022 participating in every single Major League Hacking (MLH) hackathon he could find. His devotion was rewarded by wins at highly competitive hackathons, including Columbia University’s DivHacks and HackHarvard, as well as becoming a finalist at HackPrinceton. He enjoyed them all, and his passion for using technology to solve problems grew stronger with each hackathon he participated in.
His hackathon journey has now come full circle. He recently served as the Technical Director for HackNYU 2023. He served as a mentor, an organizer, and a judge all in one. He is proud to say, “I was both in the forefront and behind the scenes in helping make HackNYU 2023 the best experience for the hackers.”
Brayton is involved in New York City’s largest Indonesian student association. He helps host professional events for other Indonesian students to help them advance their careers and acts as a personal resource for Indonesian students interested in technology. Brayton also participates in research, including a project where he is working with a Ph.D. student to add haptics in helmets to keep construction workers safe from vehicles.
Brayton is a talented hacker who is dedicated to using technology to solve real-world problems. His involvement in the hacker community, particularly as a mentor for underrepresented individuals, has changed his life. He is excited to advance his career in technology and help others do the same.
“Perhaps the most significant impact of the hacker community on me,” he says, “is the sense of empowerment and agency it has given me. I used to believe that technology was reserved for the most talented individuals and that I could barely contribute, but I learned through hackathons that anyone can create something amazing with just a little bit of passion, creativity, and determination.”
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Brayton Lordianto, 19
Brayton Lordianto attends New York University and is pursuing a degree in computer science. His focus was limited to coding in class until he participated in his first hackathon, HackNYU 2022. Inexperienced but determined to make the most of the hackathon, Brayton joined every available workshop. His hard work was rewarded when he won the Most Engaged Hacker award without writing a single line of code.
Growing up, Brayton was inspired by his dad’s love of technology, but that initial interest began to fade over time. After participating in hackathons, his passion for technology roared back to life. Motivated by his experience at HackNYU, Brayton spent the summer of 2022 participating in every single Major League Hacking (MLH) hackathon he could find. His devotion was rewarded by wins at highly competitive hackathons, including Columbia University’s DivHacks and HackHarvard, as well as becoming a finalist at HackPrinceton. He enjoyed them all, and his passion for using technology to solve problems grew stronger with each hackathon he participated in.
His hackathon journey has now come full circle. He recently served as the Technical Director for HackNYU 2023. He served as a mentor, an organizer, and a judge all in one. He is proud to say, “I was both in the forefront and behind the scenes in helping make HackNYU 2023 the best experience for the hackers.”
Brayton is involved in New York City’s largest Indonesian student association. He helps host professional events for other Indonesian students to help them advance their careers and acts as a personal resource for Indonesian students interested in technology. Brayton also participates in research, including a project where he is working with a Ph.D. student to add haptics in helmets to keep construction workers safe from vehicles.
Brayton is a talented hacker who is dedicated to using technology to solve real-world problems. His involvement in the hacker community, particularly as a mentor for underrepresented individuals, has changed his life. He is excited to advance his career in technology and help others do the same.
“Perhaps the most significant impact of the hacker community on me,” he says, “is the sense of empowerment and agency it has given me. I used to believe that technology was reserved for the most talented individuals and that I could barely contribute, but I learned through hackathons that anyone can create something amazing with just a little bit of passion, creativity, and determination.”
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