Fellow:Adrian Manchado


Name Adrian Manchado School (Cohort) Milwaukee School of Engineering (2025 cohort) Majoring in Computer Science Country Spain Email Special:EmailUser/Adrimanca12

Bio

Hello everyone! My name is Adrian Manchado, and I am a Computer Science major at the Milwaukee School Of Engineering (MSOE). I am super excited to be an University Innovation Fellow and share my journey.

I grew up in the suburbs of Madrid, Spain, in a small town, Cubas de la Sagra. I had an incredible childhood in a humble family, where I I was able to play competitive soccer while keeping a high academic rigor. Since I was young I had a passion for problem solving and critical thinking, attending several regional Mathematics Competitions. As I was growing up I developed several businesses and had a variety of jobs, to help my family financially. For example, during COVID I created a "manufacture" of plastic masks that were exported all over my region, as well I was a sales manager for flamenco shows and a set up a Network of Christmas Treats, where we brought sweets for over 200 families.

When I was 18 I had the opportunity of coming to the United States to attend college with a Soccer and Academic Scholarship. Since I was young, I was amazed by the American Dream and how much innovation and hard work happens in this country. I first attended a small college, Cardinal Stritch University that shut down at the end of my first year. I had to adapt quickly and find a new place in a matter of 3 months. After contacting with more than 200 universities, I decided to continue my dream at MSOE.

My journey at MSOE has been incredible. This is my senior year, and during these 3 years being an NCAA Division III athlete taught me invaluable lessons in discipline, time management, and performing under pressure. My academic focus at MSOE is in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, a field that truly excites me. I have had the opportunity of having industry experiences at New World Now [1] and at Direct Supply [2], working in teams with the goal of developing technologies that had a positive impact in the Child Care and Senior Care industries.

My passion for AI extends beyond the classroom. I'm actively involved in the MSOE AI Club, where I've had the opportunity to serve as a research mentor and mentee. I've also channeled my interests into independent projects, such as creating an AI-powered video analysis system for the MSOE men's soccer team. This project, which helps us track player statistics and game strategies, perfectly blends my technical skills with my love for the sport.

For me, the University Innovation Fellows program is the perfect way to bring all of these passions together. I believe that innovation is a team sport, and I'm eager to collaborate with other fellows who are passionate about driving positive change. I want to bring this opportunity that I had of creating a positive impact with technical skills on campus to other students. I want to use UIF to learn about how to create a program that put in contact students with possible stakeholders on campus with that idea