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Hello,
I’m a 17-year-old senior passionate about aviation, spaceflight, and technology. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work on projects like the Agriculture Assistance Drone, which I share on my blog, along with curated aviation news from various sources in the Flightline News blogs. I’ve also enjoyed exploring drone photography at scenic locations, which you can see using the Instagram Link below. While I’ve been fortunate to receive some recognition for my work and services, which you can see in the Featured section, I remain focused on learning and growing. Outside of technology, I love biking and swimming, which keep me grounded and inspired.
Profile
Work Experience
Document
Paid Intern at The MITRE Corporation
2024 – Present
- Built an autonomous, undetectable, low-cost watercraft for research and published a paper about the product. Technical Report
- Worked to expand the Safely Operating Aircraft Remotely drone training program.
- Helped obtain 15k+ in grant funding for SOAR drone training program.
- Actively working on FabR, an effort to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the US by web crawling for underutilized fabrication facilities in the US.
2024 – Present
Intern at Physics Lab at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Summer 2023
- Assisted Professor L. Ramdas Ram-Mohan with research projects on finite element analysis.
- Researched methods for accurately analyzing electromagnetic fields in waveguides using the Finite Element Method to allow for more precise calculations at right angles.
- Gained a deeper understanding of real-world applications of physics.
Summer 2023
Paid Summer Tech Assistant at Westborough Public Schools
Summer 2021 – 2023
- Set up new and maintained existing equipment within the Westborough Public School system.
- Helped with the district’s transition from projectors to Smartboards.
- Set up new Chromebooks, iPads, and computers.
Summer
2021 – 2023
Activities
Document
Massachusetts High School Science and Engineering Fair
2021 – Present
- Developed an autonomous drone with computer vision and machine learning for detecting wildfires early and deployed the device with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The drone is actively covering 500+ acres of land. Video
- Won a $500 First Place Award and $500 MITRE Award of Excellence in Computer Science and Technology for highest scoring Computer Science Project at the 2024 Massachusetts Science and Engineering Fair. Award
- Developed an award-winning autonomous drone with computer vision and machine learning for finding fertile farming land and deployed with the Raah Foundation in India.
- Developed an autonomous drone with computer vision for tracking a person and detecting intruders. The drone was able to alert emergency services if it detected the person was in danger. Video
2021 – Present
Westborough High School Varsity Swimming and Diving
2021 – Present
- Enjoyed rigorous daily practices with teammates and friends.
- Received the Varsity Letter all years by earning 10+ points for the team over 15+ meets per season.
- Consistently improved time, with a 50-yard freestyle personal record of 25.71 seconds, and a 100-yard breaststroke personal record of 126.42 seconds.
- Qualified to compete at the league regional championship meet every year.
2021 – Present
Co-Founder and President of the Flite Club
2022 – Present
- Built and programmed 5+ drones from scratch using laser-cut wood and 3d printing.
- Used the drones to film events for the school district. Digital portfolio.
- Built a remote-controlled car from scratch using 3d printing and small electric motors.
- Built a miniature wind tunnel from scratch to test the aerodynamics and stability of drones.
- Grew membership of the club to over 20 students.
2022 – Present
Vice President and Finance Officer of the Rocketry Club
2021 – Present
- Built rockets for more than 20 launches per year.
- Competed in The American Rocketry Challenge with a uniquely designed rocket modulating air flow and guiding the rocket on descent with robotic fins.
- Reached the 1000-foot milestone on multiple launches while still being able to retrieve the rocket due to the robotic fins.
- Obtained and managed 1.5k+ per year in grant funding to keep up with the tight launch schedule. Article Instagram
2021 – Present
Massachusetts First Robotics Competition Team 4048
2021 – Present
- Part of the Computer-Aided Design Team working to put together the strategy for the robot, develop a unique design, and detail all of the hardware components.
- Part of the Mechanical Team working to put together the hardware for the robot and ensure that it is durable and as lightweight as possible.
- Developed part of the award-winning safety animation along with the Imagery Team.
2021 – Present
Awards & Achievements
Document
MITRE Award of Excellence in Computer Science and Technology
May 2024
$500 award for Highest Scoring Computer Science and Technology Project at the 2024 Massachusetts Science and Engineering Fair for the project, “Using an AI Equipped Drone for Early Detection of Fires.”
May 2024
First Place Award at Massachusetts High School Science Fair
May 2024
$500 award for being in the top 2% of 270 projects at the 2024 Massachusetts Science and Engineering Fair for the project, “Using an AI-Equipped Drone for Early Detection of Fires.”
May 2024
Presidential Volunteer Service Gold Award
September 2024
Received an award from President Biden for 255+ service hours in a single year for the Gibbons Middle School Math Team and Science Fair.
September 2024
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
February 2024
Studied methodologies to reduce waste in processes and solve problems effectively for 4 years. Certified Black Belt from the Council for Six Sigma Certification.
February 2024
Safety Animation Finalist for First Robotics Competition
2023
Top 3 Safety Animation out of 3400+ First Robotics Competition Teams. Recognized for the best messaging. Animation Video Link
2023
Varsity Letter for High School Swimming and Diving
2020 – Present
Scored over 10 points each season, demonstrating the ability to perform under pressure.
2020 – Present
American Junior Academy of Science Fellow
October 2024
Named a Fellow of the American Junior Academy of science after being one of 8 projects selected from the Massachusetts Junior Academy of Science. The project, “Using an AI-Equipped Drone for Early Detection of Fires” is now in the top 8 projects out of 1500+ in Massachusetts.
October 2024
Honorable Mention at Massachusetts High School Science Fair
May 2023
$100 award for being in the top 40% of projects at the 2023 Massachusetts Science and Engineering Fair for the project, “Drone Imaging for Land Fertility.”
May 2023
National Merit Commended Scholar
September 2024
Received a Letter of Commendation for a PSAT/NMSQT score of 1450.
September 2024
AP Scholar Award
2024
Scored 4+ in all three AP exams in 2024 (AP Chemistry, AP US History, AP Physics 1).
2024
Community Service
Document
Raah Foundation
2021 – Present
- Developed an autonomous drone with computer vision and machine learning for finding fertile farming land and deployed with the Raah Foundation in India.
- The drone is supporting 500+ indigenous farmers in India and 1500+ acres of farmland.
- Won a $100 Honorable Mention at the 2023 Massachusetts Science and Engineering Fair and a $50 Honorable Mention at the 2023 Worcester Science and Engineering Fair.
- Linkedin Post Community Advocate Article
2021 – Present
Mentor for Gibbons Middle School Science Fair
2021 – Present
- Led a team of volunteers at weekly work sessions.
- Mentored all 10+ projects to win awards at the Worcester Regional Science and Engineering Fair for all three years I was a mentor.
- Mentored one student into the Thermo Fisher Junior Innovator Challenge Top 300 out of over 65,000 students.
2021 – Present
Mentor for Gibbons Middle School Math Team
2021 – Present
- Led a team of multiple volunteers at weekly practices.
- Proctored tryouts, as well as meets for the Intermediate Math League of Eastern Massachusetts.
- Mentored the team to first place in the Euclid Division for multiple consecutive years.
2021 – Present
Vice President of Generation Bridges Club
2023 – Present
- Organized a partnership between the high school and senior center.
- Planned events such as weekly conversations between students and seniors, trivia night, and game night.
- Used events to raise over $1000 for the senior center.
- Organized monthly technology help sessions for the seniors.
2023 – Present
Vice President of the New Student Ambassadors Club
2023 – Present
- Organized the Freshman Orientation, New Student Night, and Parent night at my high school coordinating with the school counseling staff and Principal.
- Planned tour groups throughout the school year for new students.
2023 – Present
Member of The Westborough National Honor Society Chapter
2023 – Present
- Recognized for maintaining a 3.5+ unweighted gpa, effective leadership within the community, and service.
- Reporting over 200 hours of service each year maintaining society membership.
2023 – Present
Interests
Document
Drone Photography
2021 – Present
- Taking photos and videos using a drone in scenic locations.
- Editing the raw photos using Adobe Photoshop and color grading.
- Posting the photos to Instagram for sharing
- Instagram link
2021 – Present
Developed Flightline News for Aviation News
2022 – Present
- Developed a news platform sharing stories related to aviation that were interesting.
- Shared a unique perspective on current events in aviation.
2022 – Present
Developed Ingenious-Path Platform
2023 – Present
- Developed an AI-powered platform for engineers to explore switching career paths
- ingenious-path.org
- GitHub
2023 – Present
Hello,
I’m a 17-year-old senior passionate about aviation, spaceflight, and technology. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work on projects like the Agriculture Assistance Drone, which I share on my blog, along with curated aviation news from various sources in the Flightline News blogs. I’ve also enjoyed exploring drone photography at scenic locations, which you can see using the Instagram Link below. While I’ve been fortunate to receive some recognition for my work and services, which you can see in the Featured section, I remain focused on learning and growing. Outside of technology, I love biking and swimming, which keep me grounded and inspired.
Profile
Work Experience
Paid Intern at The MITRE Corporation
2024 – Present
- Built an autonomous, undetectable, low-cost watercraft for research and published a paper about the product. Technical Report
- Worked to expand the Safely Operating Aircraft Remotely drone training program.
- Helped obtain 15k+ in grant funding for SOAR drone training program.
- Actively working on FabR, an effort to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the US by web crawling for underutilized fabrication facilities in the US.
2024 – Present
Intern at Physics Lab at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Summer 2023
- Assisted Professor L. Ramdas Ram-Mohan with research projects on finite element analysis.
- Researched methods for accurately analyzing electromagnetic fields in waveguides using the Finite Element Method to allow for more precise calculations at right angles.
- Gained a deeper understanding of real-world applications of physics.
Summer 2023
Paid Summer Tech Assistant at Westborough Public Schools
Summer 2021 – 2023
- Set up new and maintained existing equipment within the Westborough Public School system.
- Helped with the district’s transition from projectors to Smartboards.
- Set up new Chromebooks, iPads, and computers.
Summer
2021 – 2023
2021 – 2023
Activities
Massachusetts High School Science and Engineering Fair
2021 – Present
- Developed an autonomous drone with computer vision and machine learning for detecting wildfires early and deployed the device with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The drone is actively covering 500+ acres of land. Video
- Won a $500 First Place Award and $500 MITRE Award of Excellence in Computer Science and Technology for highest scoring Computer Science Project at the 2024 Massachusetts Science and Engineering Fair. Award
- Developed an award-winning autonomous drone with computer vision and machine learning for finding fertile farming land and deployed with the Raah Foundation in India.
- Developed an autonomous drone with computer vision for tracking a person and detecting intruders. The drone was able to alert emergency services if it detected the person was in danger. Video
2021 – Present
Westborough High School Varsity Swimming and Diving
2021 – Present
- Enjoyed rigorous daily practices with teammates and friends.
- Received the Varsity Letter all years by earning 10+ points for the team over 15+ meets per season.
- Consistently improved time, with a 50-yard freestyle personal record of 25.71 seconds, and a 100-yard breaststroke personal record of 126.42 seconds.
- Qualified to compete at the league regional championship meet every year.
2021 – Present
Co-Founder and President of the Flite Club
2022 – Present
- Built and programmed 5+ drones from scratch using laser-cut wood and 3d printing.
- Used the drones to film events for the school district. Digital portfolio.
- Built a remote-controlled car from scratch using 3d printing and small electric motors.
- Built a miniature wind tunnel from scratch to test the aerodynamics and stability of drones.
- Grew membership of the club to over 20 students.
2022 – Present
Vice President and Finance Officer of the Rocketry Club
2021 – Present
- Built rockets for more than 20 launches per year.
- Competed in The American Rocketry Challenge with a uniquely designed rocket modulating air flow and guiding the rocket on descent with robotic fins.
- Reached the 1000-foot milestone on multiple launches while still being able to retrieve the rocket due to the robotic fins.
- Obtained and managed 1.5k+ per year in grant funding to keep up with the tight launch schedule. Article Instagram
2021 – Present
Massachusetts First Robotics Competition Team 4048
2021 – Present
- Part of the Computer-Aided Design Team working to put together the strategy for the robot, develop a unique design, and detail all of the hardware components.
- Part of the Mechanical Team working to put together the hardware for the robot and ensure that it is durable and as lightweight as possible.
- Developed part of the award-winning safety animation along with the Imagery Team.
2021 – Present
Awards & Achievements
MITRE Award of Excellence in Computer Science and Technology
May 2024
$500 award for Highest Scoring Computer Science and Technology Project at the 2024 Massachusetts Science and Engineering Fair for the project, “Using an AI Equipped Drone for Early Detection of Fires.”
May 2024
First Place Award at Massachusetts High School Science Fair
May 2024
$500 award for being in the top 2% of 270 projects at the 2024 Massachusetts Science and Engineering Fair for the project, “Using an AI-Equipped Drone for Early Detection of Fires.”
May 2024
Presidential Volunteer Service Gold Award
September 2024
Received an award from President Biden for 255+ service hours in a single year for the Gibbons Middle School Math Team and Science Fair.
September 2024
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
February 2024
Studied methodologies to reduce waste in processes and solve problems effectively for 4 years. Certified Black Belt from the Council for Six Sigma Certification.
February 2024
Safety Animation Finalist for First Robotics Competition
2023
Top 3 Safety Animation out of 3400+ First Robotics Competition Teams. Recognized for the best messaging. Animation Video Link
2023
Varsity Letter for High School Swimming and Diving
2020 – Present
Scored over 10 points each season, demonstrating the ability to perform under pressure.
2020 – Present
American Junior Academy of Science Fellow
October 2024
Named a Fellow of the American Junior Academy of science after being one of 8 projects selected from the Massachusetts Junior Academy of Science. The project, “Using an AI-Equipped Drone for Early Detection of Fires” is now in the top 8 projects out of 1500+ in Massachusetts.
October 2024
Honorable Mention at Massachusetts High School Science Fair
May 2023
$100 award for being in the top 40% of projects at the 2023 Massachusetts Science and Engineering Fair for the project, “Drone Imaging for Land Fertility.”
May 2023
National Merit Commended Scholar
September 2024
Received a Letter of Commendation for a PSAT/NMSQT score of 1450.
September 2024
AP Scholar Award
2024
Scored 4+ in all three AP exams in 2024 (AP Chemistry, AP US History, AP Physics 1).
2024
Community Service
Raah Foundation
2021 – Present
- Developed an autonomous drone with computer vision and machine learning for finding fertile farming land and deployed with the Raah Foundation in India.
- The drone is supporting 500+ indigenous farmers in India and 1500+ acres of farmland.
- Won a $100 Honorable Mention at the 2023 Massachusetts Science and Engineering Fair and a $50 Honorable Mention at the 2023 Worcester Science and Engineering Fair.
- Linkedin Post Community Advocate Article
2021 – Present
Mentor for Gibbons Middle School Science Fair
2021 – Present
- Led a team of volunteers at weekly work sessions.
- Mentored all 10+ projects to win awards at the Worcester Regional Science and Engineering Fair for all three years I was a mentor.
- Mentored one student into the Thermo Fisher Junior Innovator Challenge Top 300 out of over 65,000 students.
2021 – Present
Mentor for Gibbons Middle School Math Team
2021 – Present
- Led a team of multiple volunteers at weekly practices.
- Proctored tryouts, as well as meets for the Intermediate Math League of Eastern Massachusetts.
- Mentored the team to first place in the Euclid Division for multiple consecutive years.
2021 – Present
Vice President of Generation Bridges Club
2023 – Present
- Organized a partnership between the high school and senior center.
- Planned events such as weekly conversations between students and seniors, trivia night, and game night.
- Used events to raise over $1000 for the senior center.
- Organized monthly technology help sessions for the seniors.
2023 – Present
Vice President of the New Student Ambassadors Club
2023 – Present
- Organized the Freshman Orientation, New Student Night, and Parent night at my high school coordinating with the school counseling staff and Principal.
- Planned tour groups throughout the school year for new students.
2023 – Present
Member of The Westborough National Honor Society Chapter
2023 – Present
- Recognized for maintaining a 3.5+ unweighted gpa, effective leadership within the community, and service.
- Reporting over 200 hours of service each year maintaining society membership.
2023 – Present
Interests
Drone Photography
2021 – Present
- Taking photos and videos using a drone in scenic locations.
- Editing the raw photos using Adobe Photoshop and color grading.
- Posting the photos to Instagram for sharing
- Instagram link
2021 – Present
Developed Flightline News for Aviation News
2022 – Present
- Developed a news platform sharing stories related to aviation that were interesting.
- Shared a unique perspective on current events in aviation.
2022 – Present
Developed Ingenious-Path Platform
2023 – Present
- Developed an AI-powered platform for engineers to explore switching career paths
- ingenious-path.org
- GitHub
2023 – Present
Projects
WHS student cultivates skill with drones for farming project
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Professional Development
Here is the technical report i recently published for the work i did for the autonomous, undetectable, low-cost watercraft for research.
As a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, I have mastered a combination of Lean methodologies and Six Sigma tools to drive process improvements, reduce waste, and enhance quality.
Blogs
I’m thrilled to share the incredible journey of my high school project aimed at making a real impact on the lives of struggling farmers in rural India. Join me as I take you through the inspiration, challenges, and success of utilizing drone technology and computer vision to help farmers find fertile land. It all started with the heartbreaking realization that rural farmers in India were losing their cultivable land, pushing them into overcrowded cities like Mumbai
Flightline News
Flightline News is your go-to source for up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of aviation news. Whether you’re an aviation enthusiast or a professional in the industry, the blog provides you with the latest news and insights on everything from new aircraft technologies to industry trends, regulations, and major events. The author is passionate about aviation and strive to provide readers with accurate and informative content. At Flightline News, we believe in keeping you informed and engaged in the exciting and ever-changing world of aviation.
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