Meet Gus Flusser, a third-year computer engineering major developing fantastic work at Cal Poly.
Whether using ScopeBuilder, a generative AI tool, to improve procurement processes or working with real customers at the Digital Transformation Hub (DxHub), Gus finds success in his everyday Learn by Doing.
Last month he presented alongside Cal Poly’s chief procurement officer, Darin Matthews, at the Auxiliary Organizations Association’s Annual Conference about his work on Scopebuilder.
Gus recently found time to sit down and talk about working at the DxHub, what it was like presenting to a room full of people and his definition of success.
What is your favorite part about your major?
My favorite part about my major is the flexibility. I am able to delve into both electrical/computer hardware projects as well as software projects, both of which I am passionate about!
What is working at the DxHub like?
Working at the DxHub is a dream! All the people there including my colleagues/peers and bosses are so supportive and engaging, and they all push me to be my best self. The solutions that we work on developing are nuanced and interesting, and when we complete development of a solution it is always so exciting and satisfying. The DxHub gives me the chance that no other college experience can give, which is to work on building products for real customers and interacting with them and other customers in demos, meetings, presentations and at conferences!
How was presenting at the Auxiliary Organizations Association (AOA) Conference?
I am so grateful that I was able to present at the AOA conference in San Diego. It goes to show how supportive everyone at the DxHub is for making it possible for me to attend the conference. I was definitely scared to present in front of a room full of people, but because everyone was so helpful and supportive we had a great demo and presentation.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
If I could go anywhere right now, I would want to go to Alaska or Iceland. I’ve lived in SoCal almost all my life and I want to see nature in a place that is colder and further from the equator.
Are you a morning person or a night owl?
I am definitely not a morning person! I am more of a night owl as I often stay up later working on projects or playing games with friends.
Who would play you in a movie about your life?
Gosh, I don’t know. I can’t see a movie about me being made! If one was made, I have no idea who might play me. I guess someone like Isaac Hempstead Wright (Brandon Stark in Game of Thrones), maybe? He’s close-ish in age to me and sort of looks like me.
What's your definition of success?
My definition of success is to be fulfilled. I know I am always happiest when I am doing something I love, like hanging out with friends and family, building things with my hands or my computer, and working to solve problems to make the world a better place.