Katya Surapuraju

Computer Science freshman at UT Dallas with experience in Java and C++. Hands-on experience with electronics. Committed to leveraging technology and programming to support women and marginalized communities.

• Udemy Java Programming
• CYSA (Computer Science Youth of America)
• Introduction to Programming and Computer Science
• 3 month full-time Internship at Nucleonix Systems

• Data Analytics Tool, 08/01/21, 05/31/22, Received a grant offer from the school for designing and programming data analytics tools for students and teachers. Generates insightful analytics for students from MYP 1 to 5 as well as compares it with the class average.
• School Newspaper, 08/01/22, 05/31/23, Wrote science and technology articles for the school newspaper, 'Eagles Bulletin' and introduced the 'Data Point' segment, presenting current affairs through unique and experimental graphical representations.
• The Science Times, 08/01/22, 10/31/23, Wrote science and technology news for the student NGO 'The Science Times' and authored a book promoting hygiene for children. Contributed to fundraising events to finance the printing and distribution of the book for 100+ underprivileged government students.
• The Castor Foundation, 08/01/22, 10/31/23, Co-founded 'The Castor Foundation', a student-led initiative to empower women in STEM. Hosted an online session on 'The commercial space sector: How will you contribute' for students with an ex-Nasa scientist and space entrepreneur.
• Internship at Nucleonix Systems, 06/01/23, 07/12/23, Interned for 6 weeks at the pioneering company 'Nucleonix Systems' specializing in manufacturing and supplying Nuclear radiation measuring and Allied Instrumentation. Operated measuring instruments, built circuits, and conducted AC/DC and continuity tests for instrument assembly. Organized incoming parts and conducted experiments for a better grasp of radiation characteristics.

• Model United Nations (MUNs), As a member of the IT committee and developed its website., 08/01/21, 05/31/22
• Western Classical Violin, Received Distinction for Grade 1 examination from Trinity College London., 08/01/22, 10/31/23, 2, 40
• Carnatic Music, Received 9 years of training in Carnatic music and regularly performed in local communities.