👨💻 Avnish Kumar Sinha
Role: Front-End Developer & Technical Strategist
A Computer Science major from NAU, Avnish brings a deep technical
foundation and hands-on development expertise to ecoWattch. With experience as a
TA and front-end developer, including projects like real-time apps, AI assistants,
and developing websites. He leads UI integration and optimization while fueling
innovation through his interests in AI, e-commerce, and emerging tech.
🧐 Collin Boyer
Role: Team Lead & Backend Developer
Collin, an Applied CS major, excels in
backend systems and mobile app development.
With experience in game dev, full-stack design,
and peer instruction as a TA, he guides team coordination
and backend implementation. His passion for interactive design
and cross-functional leadership drives ecoWattch’s architecture.
🧬 Risa Walles
Role: Backend Developer & Code Quality Lead
Risa studies Software Engineering and contributes
strong skills in Python, C/C++, and structured design. Her
TA roles in Data Structures and CS Fundamentals sharpened her
review and debugging abilities. She brings a gaming-savvy perspective
to ensure system logic and code integrity within ecoWattch.
🎨 Valentino Valero
Role: UI/UX Designer & Systems Architect
A Multidisciplinary Engineer with a UI/UX focus,
Valentino combines visual storytelling and systems thinking.
With expertise in Figma and agile practices, he creates sleek,
accessible interfaces and shapes the visual identity of ecoWattch.
His background includes robotics, HCI, and minimalist cyberpunk design.