Avi Kumath
Cary,NC
Summary
Incoming first-year engineering student at Purdue with an intent to pursue Aerospace Engineering, and three-year FIRST Robotics member, focused on mechanical design, electronics, and team leadership. I've coached kids ages 8 to 12 in robotics and coding at summer camp, tutor math one-on-one, and I like turning hard technical problems into working builds, from competition robots to a self-playing piano.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
Renesas Electronics America
Cary, NC
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Shadowed semiconductor engineers and took part in hands-on wiring and circuit demos
- Built the electronics foundation that led into my later PCB design work
Fundraising Lead and Mechanical Member
FIRST Robotics Competition Team 9032 (4-H Whale Robotics)
Raleigh, NC
10.2024 - 06.2026
- Led and Secured ~$40,000 through corporate grants and in-person outreach to local businesses
- Co-led the climber subsystem (2024), Shooter Assembly Master (2026), modeling parts in Onshape, World Qualifications in 2025 + 2026, Heavily Contributed to build and assemble the robot
- Team results (2026): Engineering Inspiration Award sponsored by SpaceX, Innovation in Control Award, District Event Winner at both the Wake County and UNC Pembroke events, and a return to the FIRST World Championship
- Team results (2025): Industrial Design Award sponsored by General Motors, Autonomous Award at the Wake County district and the World Championship, and a FIRST World Championship appearance
FIRST LEGO League Camp Counselor
4-H Whale Robotics (FRC Team 9032)
Cary, NC
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Coached groups of kids ages 8 to 12 through robotics lessons, LEGO builds, and block-based (Scratch-style) coding
- Walked campers through iterative design and debugging, helping a stuck team finish a working robot
- Kept a high-energy, encouraging room and mentored kids through hands-on engineering challenges
Student Volunteer
Local Nonprofits (Hindu Society of NC, Community Festivals).
Cary, NC
08.2022 - 06.2026
- Logged 125+ service hours over four years with local nonprofits, mostly event setup and management for the Hindu Society of North Carolina
- Provided aid at a community triathlon and ran STEM outreach at local festivals like Lazy Daze and Cary Diwali
- Engaged with attendees to promote awareness of nonprofit initiatives and programs.
- Enhanced operational efficiency through process improvements in event setup and teardown activities.
- Strengthened interpersonal communication abilities through constant interaction with diverse populations during volunteering events.
Math Tutor
Private Tutor
Cary, NC
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Tutor a younger student one-on-one in 6th-7th grade math, multiple times a week, building each session around the topics she's stuck on
- Make custom drill sheets (fraction-to-decimal conversions, squares, square roots) and use Khan Academy assignments to solidify fundamentals
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instructional strategies to improve academic performance.
- Explained math concepts in caring and encouraging environment to help kids thrive and learn.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2030
High School Diploma -
Panther Creek High School
Cary, NC06-2026
Skills
- CAD
- 3D design and printing skills
- Electronic circuit design
- Robotics (FRC)
- Mechanical Assembly
- Advanced soldering
- Courageous leadership
- Collaborative teamwork
Accomplishments
- 1st Place at States in Engineering Design, Technology Student Association (national qualifier, 2024)
Certification
- ACT WorkKeys NCRC Platinum Certified
- Microsoft Excel Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Math Tutor
Private Tutor
06.2026 - 08.2026
Fundraising Lead and Mechanical Member
FIRST Robotics Competition Team 9032 (4-H Whale Robotics)
10.2024 - 06.2026
FIRST LEGO League Camp Counselor
4-H Whale Robotics (FRC Team 9032)
07.2024 - 07.2025
Intern
Renesas Electronics America
06.2024 - 06.2024
Student Volunteer
Local Nonprofits (Hindu Society of NC, Community Festivals).
08.2022 - 06.2026
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Purdue University
High School Diploma -
Panther Creek High School