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Hrishikesh Ankireddi

San Jose,CA

Summary

Driven and curious student who is deeply interested in medical sciences. Hardworking and passionate scientist with strong organizational skills eager to secure internship position. Ready to learn quickly, as well as adapt to new, unfamiliar environments easily. Always willing to seek discomfort.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Lab Intern

BioCurious
08.2022 - 04.2023
  • Gained proficiency in various laboratory techniques such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, cell culture maintenance, in relation to innovative CRISPR technology on lung cancer cells
  • Efficiently managed lab inventory by organizing supplies, tracking usage trends, and ordering necessary materials as needed.
  • Supported senior researcher Eric Espinosa with experimental setup, execution, and data interpretation tasks for successful project completion.

Medical Assistant Student Intern

Malla Reddy Hospital
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Collaborated with a team of three doctors to study the spread of dengue fever across hyderabad during summer - in all helped diagnose over fifty patients
  • Routinely shadowed doctors in the OT in underfunded rural indian hospitals - watched live c-sections, craniotomies, open heart surgeries, and total knee replacement surgeries
  • Medical scribe inside the NICU
  • Served on a team of three medical technicians to help take X-rays for patients
  • Prepared examination rooms by sterilizing surfaces and setting up necessary equipment prior to appointments, enhancing overall cleanliness standards within the clinic setting.

Special Needs Volunteer

Pacific Youth Autism Center, Friendship Circle
01.2022 - Current
  • As the current Fundraising Director of the Youth Leadership Council, I helped raise over $60,000 through walkathon, $8,000 dollars through benefit concert, and two thousand dollars and counting through mridangam fundraiser
  • Offered emotional support to special needs students during challenging situations, fostering resilience and growth mindset.
  • As a lead summer camp counselor for a two-week special needs summer camp, I helped enhance student engagement by utilizing sensory-based activities and visual aids in lessons.
  • Over two hundred fifty volunteering hours

Musician - Mridangam (South Indian Drum)

Sarvalaghu Percussion Arts Center
10.2014 - Current
  • Completed my Debut Concert (Arengateram) in March 2024
  • Have played all across the country, from local concerts to performances at the Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana
  • Art of Heart - playing Mridangam biweekly for people in senior homes
  • Special Recognition of Cultural Excellence from Matt Mahan, Mayor of San Jose
  • Special Recognition from California Assembly and Congressman Alex Li for Cultural Excellence

Education

High School Diploma -

Bellarmine College Prep
San Jose, CA
05.2025

Skills

  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Critical thinking
  • Curiosity
  • Flexibility and resilience

Accomplishments

  • Congressional Debate Finalist at the Stanford Invitational
  • Congressional Debate Finalist at the UC Berkeley Invitational
  • Stephen Stewart Original Oratory Finalist
  • Tournament Champion of Coast Forensic League Congress League 1

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working
Telugu
Limited Working

Timeline

Medical Assistant Student Intern

Malla Reddy Hospital
06.2023 - 07.2023

Lab Intern

BioCurious
08.2022 - 04.2023

Special Needs Volunteer

Pacific Youth Autism Center, Friendship Circle
01.2022 - Current

Musician - Mridangam (South Indian Drum)

Sarvalaghu Percussion Arts Center
10.2014 - Current

High School Diploma -

Bellarmine College Prep

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