Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Why did I take IEOR 190G?

I decided to take this class to fulfill part of my Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology Certificate. I had heard from friends and seen on ninjacourses that it was a very practical course. Even if I never end up patenting anything in my life, I am interested in the process and the various lawsuits that come up on a seemingly more regular basis. I was especially excited when I heard that we would have the opportunity to visit a courtroom and witness an actual lawsuit. I enjoy reading various technology and entrepreneurship articles so it would be nice to fully understand all the litigation issues surrounding different companies and devices.

Introduction

My name is Roshan Panchanathan. I was born in Ottawa, Canada and raised in Gilbert, Arizona. I am a 3rd year Bioengineering major at UC Berkeley with a concentration in medical devices. I love to watch/play sports. My favorite teams are the Phoenix Suns, Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Phoenix Coyotes. I also have a passion for music. Growing up, I learned western classical guitar and joined an A Cappella group in college. In my spare time, I like to hang out with friends/family, watch Shark Tank, and go to the gym.