Liz Izhikevich

Liz Izhikevich serves as a graduate student in Computer Science at the University of California, San Diego, where she has made significant contributions to computer science education and research. As co-founder of the Data Science Student Society (DS3) at UCSD, she has helped create a vibrant community for data science students. Her academic work spans teaching and curriculum development, particularly in Advanced Data Structures courses, where she co-authored the interactive textbook "Data Structures" with Niema Moshiri. Her research focuses on serverless distributed systems and security, exploring challenges in resource isolation, security monitoring, and data protection within serverless computing environments. Beyond her academic pursuits, she has contributed to the development of innovative teaching methodologies and educational resources that have enhanced the computer science curriculum at UCSD, while maintaining active involvement in the university's research community through her work on serverless security architectures.