Ahaan Vaidyanathan
San Diego,United States
Summary
Aspiring software and game developer with experience leading full-stack projects, building AI-powered applications, and guiding peer teams. Strong foundation in Python, Flask, APIs, and cloud deployment, combined with business and leadership experience through UC Berkeley Haas. Passionate about creating technology that blends strategy, user experience, and real-world impact.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Leader
UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, Business Academy for Youth
08.2025 - Current
- Mentored student teams in leadership, entrepreneurship, and business strategy during the Academic Year Program.
- Facilitated workshops, supported day-to-day program operations, and coached teams on pitching and project execution.
- Strengthened communication, leadership, and facilitation skills through hands-on teamwork and project mentoring.
Software Developer
Open Coding Society
10.2024 - Current
- Develop full-stack software for the Open Coding Society using Flask, Spring Boot, JavaScript, Tailwind, Jekyll, and REST APIs, including building the theme-switching Preferences Page and other interactive, student-facing tools used across the developer community.
- Improved platform functionality across major projects: optimized the Open Coding Society website, created interactive lesson modules with Spring Boot, and contributed to Flocker’s Chess Hangout Zone with real-time chat and gameplay logic.
- Engineered impactful systems such as Poway Auto, an AI-powered traffic optimization platform with real-time routing and hazard alerts; collaborate using Agile workflows and multi-repo GitHub development to deliver scalable, student-centered software.
Intern & Community Moderator
PilotCity
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Participated in a civic innovation internship and improved Poway Auto based on community testing and local feedback.
- Selected as Community Moderator for a cohort of 80 students.
- Facilitated discussions, answered technical questions, and guided peers through fast-paced project cycles.
- Encouraged collaboration and idea-sharing, strengthening team engagement and program outcomes.
Education
High School -
Del Norte High School
San Diego, CASkills
- Languages: Python, SQL
- Frameworks: Flask, Tailwind, Docker
- Tools: Git, GitHub, Postman, SQLite
- Cloud/APIs: AWS, Maps API, REST, nginx
- Workflow: Agile, MVPs, Testing, Deployment
- Leadership: Product Design, Peer Mentorship
- Business: Business Model Canvas, Entrepreneurship
Certification
- Certificate of Completion- UC Berkeley Business Academy for Youth (2025-04) Completes inaugural year of Academic Year Program at Berkeley Business Academy of Youth
- Certificate of Achievement- UC Berkeley Business Academy for Youth (2025-04) First Place winner of Academic Year program at the Berkley Business Academy for Youth.
- Micro Credential- Critical Thinking: Design Thinking (2024-08) Issued by BYU Continuing Education
- AP Scholar Award (2025-07) Issued by College Board. Granted for receiving scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.
Timeline
Peer Leader
UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, Business Academy for Youth
08.2025 - Current
Intern & Community Moderator
PilotCity
06.2025 - 08.2025
Software Developer
Open Coding Society
10.2024 - Current
High School -
Del Norte High School