Extracurriculars and Awards

My journey in technology has always extended beyond the boundaries of formal education—driven by an insatiable curiosity and a passion for growth, innovation, and impact. Over the past two years, I’ve immersed myself in communities, competitions, and leadership roles that reflect this mindset.

• 💻 Competitive Programming & Problem Solving
  I’ve solved over 100+ LeetCode problems and actively participate in coding challenges across platforms like HackerRank, where I scored 1300 points in the October Challenge, demonstrating sharp problem-solving and algorithmic thinking.
  
  

• 🧠 Tech Community Engagement
  I’ve attended Google developer summits and participated in AI, DevOps, and open-source communities—gaining insights from top practitioners while contributing to real-world codebases in areas like automation, testing frameworks, and LLM tooling.
  
  

• 👥 Leadership & Mentorship
  At the University of Michigan, I’ve taken on leadership and peer mentoring roles within academic teams and collaborative research efforts—guiding junior students, contributing to lab discussions, and helping organize peer-driven knowledge sessions.
  
  

• 🛠️ Building Outside the Classroom
  Outside of professional roles, I’m constantly experimenting with personal projects—from launching an AI-powered resume analyzer to contributing to DevOps toolkits. These projects allow me to explore, learn, and share what I build with the developer community.
  
  

These experiences have shaped me into a well-rounded engineer who thrives on collaboration, continuous learning, and using technology to create meaningful, lasting change.

🏆 Personal Achievements & Milestones

Beyond academics and professional growth, I deeply value the experiences that have shaped my mindset, resilience, and character. These moments of triumph—from team sports to strategic games—reflect my passion for discipline, focus, and balanced excellence.

• 🏏 Cricket Champion – Ugadi 2022, Telugu Literary Club
  One of my most cherished memories was being named Cricket Champion at the Ugadi 2022 event. The win wasn’t just about the title—it was about teamwork, commitment, and the unifying power of sport within a diverse student community.
  
  

• ♟️ Chess Champion – Vijaya English Medium School, 2014
  My early passion for strategic thinking found expression through chess, culminating in a school championship win that taught me patience, foresight, and calm under pressure—traits that continue to influence my approach to problem-solving in tech today.
  
  

These achievements may seem unrelated to software development, but to me, they represent the discipline, competitive spirit, and mental agility that I bring to every challenge, on or off the field.