Thought Leadership

Marie Cari didn’t follow a traditional path into tech, and she’s proud of it. Now a software engineer at Bank of America, Marie is paying it forward as a mentor in Break Through Tech’s AI Program, where she brings her full story—challenges and all—into her mentorship style.

Beyond technical skills, Break Through Tech’s AI Program provided Linn Khant Thuya with invaluable mentorship.

Break Through Tech is guiding Parnian’s career path and helping her align her research goals with real-world applications and industry needs.

Our AI Program provides an opportunity for a Cal Poly student to align a passion for collaboration with her long-term career goals.

Set to graduate in 2026, Cristina has already made remarkable strides in her career thanks to her participation with Break Through Tech’s AI Program in Los Angeles.