a short intro :3
the only rsn i was able to develop a keen interest for TECHNOLOGY was by exploring a variety of activites, and sometimes even irrelevant ones, ive tried my best to mention most of them ALTHO IVE missed sm on purpose which had a lesser impact on my journey in tech.
back in 2022, I was selected by the SteamVision Foundation to serve as a peer mentor and volunteer, working with underprivileged communities in some of the most remote areas of delhi. and during this experience I conducted sessions on MIT App Inventor, introduced students to foundational Python/C++ programming, and promoted hands-on learning in robotics. I also mentored teams preparing for the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), helping them build technical and collaborative skills
this was back when i participated in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) as a fully sponsored student FOR THE FIRST TIME!!!!, selected based on merit and projects , contributed to the team’s performance, and won the Young Achievers Award.
got the oppurtunity to present my robotics projects at a renowed womens' college (Lakshmibai College) to undergraduate students mainly and even THE DR. HARSH VARDHAN (Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India) and Harsh Chouhan (a politican)
Selected to participate at the Nexus American Center where i was peer mentoring 100+ students across mutiple schools and colleges in robotics and python foundational skills. HAD THE CHANCE TO INTERACT WITH AISHA BOWE AS WELL, GAINING MORE EXPOSURE TO GLOBAL POVs in STEM and innovation!! (with STEAM Varsity)
participated in the ATL Marathon (a nationwide innovation challenge), three times securing a position in the top 450 teams twice but achieved a ranking within the top 75 with my team earning recognition and awards obv, including Samsung tablets presented by the school association (leadership).
my first hack club event(daydream delhi) that i initially decided to participate in but got selected as a volunteer. i was helping out with carrying food boxes to helping out teens ship their first games.
(these guys made a game and i was apparently an antagonist of their game AN EVIL SCIENTIST AT THAT) GOT SELECTED AS AN ORGANISER THIS TIME!!! and worked with my team to secure sponsors(IRL COLD APPROACHING) and working out spreadsheets to make sure smooth flow of things - eventually everything worked out got pretty good feedback from the participants, a good nps score :D