Ishaan Pandey
Cary,NC
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student - Freshman
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted research on student needs and preferences to enhance campus services.
Freelance Photographer
IP Photos
03.2025 - Current
- As the founder and lead photographer of IP Photos, I manage all aspects of the business, from client communication to shooting, editing, and delivery.
- I've worked with clients across sports, events, and real estate, building strong relationships through professionalism and consistent results.
- Running IP Photos has strengthened my skills in entrepreneurship, brand development, project management, and digital media production, while giving me hands-on experience balancing creativity with business strategy.
Communications Intern
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Assisted the university's Communications department by photographing D1 and club sports events, working under the lead sports videographer for the school.
- Captured action, sideline, and atmosphere shots for use on social media and official channels, while collaborating with the media team to maintain a consistent visual style and fast turnaround for game-day content.
Varsity Tennis Team Captain
Green Level High School
Cary, United States
02.2023 - 05.2025
- Captain of Green Level Mens Varsity Tennis for the 2023-2024, 2024-2025 seasons.
Business Advisor
Cortechs Robotics
Cary, United States
08.2022 - 04.2025
- On-site and remote consultant for our business department resulting in smooth and error-free grant applications and acceptances.
Private Tutor
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Tutored students in English and Mathematics to help them develop a better understanding of topics.
Cisco High Extern
Cisco
New York, United States
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Since 2016, the award-winning Cisco High Externship Program has welcomed top STEM and business-focused students to Cisco for an introduction to Cisco's history, culture, and technology. Since 2020, the virtual program has involved interactive project work, problem-solving, and exposure to industry professionals, leaders, and student peers.
- Participated in daily stand-up meetings to discuss project updates.
- Supported the documentation of technical processes and procedures.
Director of Podcasting Engagement
Green Level High School
Cary, United States
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Helped a fellow student develop a school podcast club.
- Became the Director of Podcast Club script writing and viewer engagement.
- Worked with and directed a team of 12 scriptwriters to push our podcast into the school news.
Engineering Advisor
Cortechs Robotics
Cary, United States
08.2022 - 03.2023
- On-site engineering advisor helping to come up with ideas to help better our finished product to push into competition.
Engineer
Cortechs Robotics
Cary, United States
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Hands-on experience with designing and implementing industrial robotics parts into a competition-ready robot.
Team Senior Engineer
First LEGO League US
Cary, United States
10.2017 - 04.2021
- Part of two different FLL teams across four years, allowing me to diversify my knowledge and experiences with hands-on engineering.
- Made it to the state competition all four years, winning design awards at both 2018 and 2019 district competitions.
Team Senior Programmer
First LEGO League US
Cary, United States
10.2017 - 03.2021
- Part of two different FLL teams across four years, allowing me to diversify my knowledge and experiences with hands-on programming.
- Made it to the state competition all four years, winning a programming award in 2019 at districts.
Inspirit AI Internship
Inspirit AI
06.2023
- A project-based artificial intelligence program led by Stanford alumni that enables students to develop fundamentals in AI and build an impactful AI project in their field of choice.
Education
Computer Science -
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
05.2029
Green Level High School
Cary, North Carolina, United States06.2025
Wake Technical Community College
08.2024
Certification
• Entrepreneurship and Small Business
• Goldman Sachs - Software Engineering Job Simulation - Forage
• Fidelity Investments - Customer Service Job Simulation - Forage
• JPMorgan Chase - Investment Banking Job Simulation - Forage
• Verizon - Cloud Platforms - Forage
• Goldman Sachs - Software Engineering Job Simulation - Forage
• Fidelity Investments - Customer Service Job Simulation - Forage
• JPMorgan Chase - Investment Banking Job Simulation - Forage
• Verizon - Cloud Platforms - Forage
Timeline
Communications Intern
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
09.2025 - 11.2025
Student - Freshman
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
08.2025 - Current
Freelance Photographer
IP Photos
03.2025 - Current
Private Tutor
02.2024 - 10.2024
Cisco High Extern
Cisco
07.2023 - 08.2023
Inspirit AI Internship
Inspirit AI
06.2023
Varsity Tennis Team Captain
Green Level High School
02.2023 - 05.2025
Director of Podcasting Engagement
Green Level High School
09.2022 - 06.2023
Business Advisor
Cortechs Robotics
08.2022 - 04.2025
Engineering Advisor
Cortechs Robotics
08.2022 - 03.2023
Engineer
Cortechs Robotics
08.2021 - 02.2022
Team Senior Engineer
First LEGO League US
10.2017 - 04.2021
Team Senior Programmer
First LEGO League US
10.2017 - 03.2021
Computer Science -
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Green Level High School
Wake Technical Community College