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Name:       Shaun Benjamin
Login:      cs61c-te
E-mail:     ShaunCBenjamin@Gmail.com
Section:    104


Mini-Biography:
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--> Where did you grow up? What was your academic path?
(e.g. Did you live in the same town all your life or did you move around; and if so, where? Did you go to community college or another school before this one?)

I grew up in Los Angeles, spent some years traveling the States, Europe, and South America.
I finally dedicated myself to academics, and transfered from El Camino College in the LA area, intending on an Applied Math degree, but decided to add a CS degree once I got to Berkeley. 



--> How much programming have you done (and what languages)?

In order of preference, I have programmed in the languages Python, Java, C/C++, Android, Mathematica, Matlab.
I also have experience with Unix and Linux, and IDE's like Eclipse. Favorite course so far: CS 188 (Artificial Intelligence)



--> What are your hobbies?

Aside from all that is computer and math related, I enjoy camping, hiking, playing and writing music, hot sauces (will challenge anyone), LA Kings and LA Dodgers (Giants suck). 



--> What are some of your talents and skills?

Playing guitar, piano, harmonica. I am also great at making awkward situations more awkward.  



--> Have you done anything remarkable? Has anything really memorable happened to you?
(e.g. travel, meeting famous people, 15 min of fame, inventions, overcoming adversity, etc.)

Travelling mentioned above, played in a band for 7 years, hiked the Inca Trail (28 miles @ 10-15K feet altitude) to Machu Picchu.



--> What commitments will be consuming your cycles this term?
(e.g. classes, jobs, family, commutes, volunteering, sports, student groups, etc.)

So far just TA'ing this class, may pick up a part time job if time permits.