Program: Master of Computer Science
Home Country: South Africa
Universities: University of Pretoria

Hi! My name is Keanu Swart and I am a MCS student at Rice University. I was born in Windhoek, Namibia. I grew up in London, England for most of my childhood but moved to Johannesburg, South Africa when I started high school. I have a strong passion for building software and innovating with artificial intelligence. This lead me to obtaining my BSc Hons Computer Science from the University of Pretoria. Since graduating, I have been a AI Platforms Data Engineer at BMW Group. I look to extend my knowledge, build valuable software and improve my career through Rice's excellent MCS program, all thanks to Fulbright. I also have a strong passion for creating and listening to music, as well as traveling and experiencing new cultures!

What I like about Rice/Houston:

I like the close-knit, collaborative nature of Rice, which extends into the MCS program. I value the opportunity to deepen my knowledge in software and artificial intelligence from the experienced lecturers at Rice. I also look forward to meeting like-minded students at Rice.

What I like about Fulbright:

I like the supportive and diverse community. Fulbright has allowed me to not only be part of a research-leading university for my field, but also meet people from various backgrounds; allowing us to share our experiences and cultures with one another. Fulbright has opened a door to a valuable network for me.

Fun Fact about me:

I have been playing guitar since I was 6 :)