Yusuf Morsi

I had the pleasure of managing Yusuf at Cisco and can confidently say he is an exceptional software engineer with tremendous potential. Yusuf stands out for his strong technical capability and natural curiosity for new technologies, especially in AI/ML. Even early in his career, he demonstrated an impressive ability to quickly learn, adapt, and take on challenging problems. His work on ML pipelines and RAG-based solutions in the supply chain space showed both depth and practical impact. Beyond his technical skills, Yusuf is an absolute pleasure to work with. He brings a positive attitude every day and contributes to a highly collaborative team environment. He is proactive in helping others, often stepping in to support teammates, troubleshoot issues, and accelerate overall progress. What truly distinguishes him is his passion for technology. Outside of work, he actively participates in hackathons and competitions, frequently earning top awards, clear proof of both his dedication and talent. I highly recommend him for any software engineering or AI/ML-focused role.

I worked with Yusuf briefly at a prestigious university hackathon, where he lead a team of 5 developers to tackle the toughest challenge on the docket. In less than 48 hours, his team solved the problem and delivered a beautiful application that worked great and was fun to use. What struck me the most was how he encouraged everyone on the team to participate and coerced all of the moving parts into a great solution. I'd recommend Yusuf to anyone that has a tough problem that needs to be solved fast. Solo or team environment, Yusuf proved effective in both that day. Great experience working with him.

I met Yusuf during a mentorship program at UCSD, where he was an outstanding mentor who gave practical advice on coursework, research, and internships. We later took courses together and teamed up in major course projects and hackathons, including a 2nd place finish at HARD Hack 2023 and 1st place at HARD Hack 2025. Throughout these projects, Yusuf was highly professional in how he wrote and organized software, especially under intense time constraints. His programming, AI/ML, and data science skills are top-tier. He is also an excellent presenter who makes complex projects understandable for any audience. I am confident these strengths will carry forward to any role he pursues.

I've had the pleasure of working with Yusuf at Southwest Airlines. Throughout our time together, he consistently showed tremendous ownership and drove the vision and development of a critical feature while staying aligned with team objectives and timelines. He showcased strong technical skills and excelled in all stages of the project: design, development, and testing. Yusuf is a natural leader who seeks to help his teammates whenever possible. His self-starter mindset makes him resourceful and quick to execute. Even on ambiguous, ill-defined problems, he performed thorough analysis and proposed practical, well-scoped solutions. Beyond his professional strengths, Yusuf brought kindness, thoughtfulness, humor, and a bright personality that made collaboration genuinely enjoyable. His technical depth and positive team presence are a rare combination.