Greg Sarafian

About

Hi, I'm Greg! I'm a very laid back person who enjoys playing basketball, programming, spending time with friends, and listening to music. I pride myself on my commitment to enabling others in my community to pursue their passions through the programs that I organize.

This past June, I graduated from River Dell Regional High School and starting in the fall I will pursue a B.S. in Computer Science at the University of Maryland, College Park. This website serves as a portfolio of my projects, activities, and achievements that I am most proud of.

Thanks for stopping by!

Experience

• Hack River Dell: Co-founder & Director of Public Relations, Sponsorships and Branding

  • June 2016 - January 2018

  • I co-founded Hack River Dell, the first-ever student-run hackathon at my high school and one of only ten high school hackathons affiliated with Major League Hacking in the United States. I was the director of Public Relations, Sponsorships, and Branding for both the inaugural and second-annual event (2016 & 2017). My contributions included gathering sponsors through outreach to private sector, handling miscellaneous logistics, and formulating design and branding for the website, social media, and apparel. Presently, I am an advisor to the current organizing team.

  • Hack River Dell '17 Website
  • Read about Hack River Dell '17

• River Dell Technology Department: Assistant IT Technician

  • Summers: 2015 - 2018

  • Over my high school summers, I've worked as an Assistant IT Technican at River Dell Regional School District's IT department. My responsibilities include imaging Windows devices, assisting in installing and sustaining network devices, and assembling various accessories throughout the campus.

• River Dell Board of Education: Student Liaison

  • September 2017 - June 2018

  • I was selected by River Dell faculty as a student liaison to the board of education. At every district board meeting for the 2017-18 school year, I presented the latest accomplishments and concerns of the students. As a representative for the student body, I provided my own insight prior to decisions being made by the board.

Activities

• River Dell Boys Basketball Team: #13, Forward/Center

  • September 2014 - February 2018 (Freshman - Senior)

  • Varsity: Junior & Senior Year

  • Rebounding machine, hypeman, all-star teammate.

  • Watch 2017-18 Varsity Highlights
  • Read about the team

• RD Cyber Security Club: Co-founder & Co-officer

  • December 2015 - June 2018

  • In my sophomore year, I co-founded the River Dell Cyber Security Club. As an officer of the club, my contributions included organizing meetings, maintaining the website, and competing in online cyber security competitions with the team.

• Peer Leadership: River Dell Peer Educator

  • September 2016 - June 2018

  • As a peer leader, for which I was selected in my junior year, I aspire to educate other students on teen issues including HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, teen pregnancy, sexual harassment, homophobia, dating violence and date rape. The aim of peer education is to inform teens on sexual health and reduce risk behaviors.

Education

Press

• NorthJersey.com: River Dell's 'hackathon' may hatch next big thing

  • November 18, 2017

• NorthJersey.com: Students show they can 'hack' it at River Dell event

  • December 3, 2016

• NorthJersey.com: River Dell boys hoops can challenge best teams

  • December 28, 2017

• SANS Institute: Volume XVIII - Issue #66

  • August 19, 2016

• Viacom Blog: 50 Youths Plus Two Business Apps Equals Moguls in the Making

  • June 28, 2016

• Get Schooled: Mogul in the Making Hackathon

  • August 4, 2016