MEET THE TEAM
The Minds Behind GHOSTOPS
Nirav Brahmbhatt
Mentor
Nirav is a cybersecurity leader with expertise in security engineering, risk management, and cyber operations. He is the creator of the CyberSprint platform, a cybersecurity initiative focused on hands-on learning and skills development. Nirav has led ISSE and ISSM teams in high-stakes environments and is passionate about building resilient systems, mentoring future leaders, and advancing mission-driven cyber solutions.
nb899@drexel.edu
Maggie Pollard
Facilitator
Maggie joined the Science Center in 2024. As a FirstHand Program Facilitator, Maggie is responsible for providing hands-on STEM learning opportunities for middle and high school students. She studied aerospace engineering at the University of Virginia and has her master's in mass customized learning from Wilson College. Additionally, she worked as an algebra teacher for the School District of Philadelphia and a private tutor for students internationally. When Maggie is not at the Science Center, you can find her walking her adorable dog or catching an old movie at the Film Center!
mpollard@sciencecenter.org
James Thomas
Mentor
Education: B.S. in Information Assurance & Cyber Security at Pennsylvania College of Technology Professional: ISSE @ NSWCPD STEM & Intern Site Coordinator RDT&E Administrator Personal: Plays the piano, drums, ukulele, kalimba, ocarina, and bass! Lover of all things nerdy… except Lord of the rings and Star Trek… Currently playing Dragon Quest 3
james.p.thomas196.civ@us.navy.mil
Eve Huynh
Mentor
Eve is a Cyber Security Engineer and a STEM Deputy Coordinator at NIWC PAC. She has 2 years of experience working with endpoint security, Linux OS, manual regression testing and systems engineering. She also facilitates STEM outreach programs with schools from K-12 and helps with the NIWC PAC internship program for high-school / college students. She studied Cyber Security at Penn State University and is working towards her Master's in IT Management at Georgetown University. In her free time, Eve likes to cook, craft and try new restaurants in Philly!
eve.v.huynh.civ@us.navy.mil