Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
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Kaushal Meda

Cedar Park,Texas

Summary

Driven and knowledgeable aspiring Aerospace Engineer with hands-on experience in drone engineering, machine learning applications, and aerospace research with the ability to develop and execute complex technical projects, collaborate effectively with peers and mentors, and present research findings to diverse audiences.

Work History

Drone Engineering Project Creator and Engineer

  • Developed and presented a drone model, conducting aerodynamics research and sourcing parts
  • Tested and troubleshot components; project presented to 200 attendees.

IB Extended Essay Research Paper

  • Researched and wrote a 4000-word paper on the future of Machine Learning in autonomous flight

Texas A&M Camp SOAR (Airplane Track)

  • Constructed a fixed-wing aircraft and explored aerospace engineering fundamentals

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach Unmanned Aircraft Systems Camp

  • Attended drone operation lectures and completed flight obstacle courses

Rice University Space Exploration Pre-College Program

  • Developed and presented a mission to Mars, addressing ethical and engineering challenges in modern space travel

Inspirit AI Scholars Program

  • Developed Object Detection software using CNN models in Python

Education

Meridian World School
Round Rock, TX
05.2025

Skills

  • Programming: Python, Swift, Java, HTML
  • Certifications: Website and Application UI Development, Machine Learning/CNN Object Detection
  • Languages: Telugu (Native), Spanish (Proficient)
  • Musical Instruments: Piano (6 years), Guitar (1 year)

Affiliations

Civil Air Patrol (CAP), Pegasus Squadron
Flight Commander, Leadership Officer, First Sergeant

  • Mentored flight sergeants, developed training plans, and managed squadron schedules

CAP, Group V Cadet Advisory Council – Chair

  • Led meetings, conveyed information from Texas Wing to Group V, and reported back to Texas Wing CAC

MWS Computer Science Club – Officer

  • Taught coding in Java and HTML, hosted bi-weekly meetings, and led lectures

MWS DECA – Member

  • Competed in Sports Event Marketing, attended business and presentation skill-building meetings

Volunteer Experience

National Honor Society (MWS)

  • Assisted in school events, worked as a field day logistics member, and helped primary school teachers

Parinama Academy – Volunteer Manager

  • Created schedules, tracked supplies, and managed volunteer hours

Hare Krishna Temple – Volunteer Website Developer

  • Upgraded website aesthetics and functionality as part of a 15-member team

Meridian Primary School – Project Mentor

  • Guided 5th graders in robotics projects and helped set objectives

Honors & Awards

  • Mitchell Award (CAP, Top 15% Cadets)
  • Wright Brothers Award (CAP)
  • Artificial Intelligence Scholar Certificate
  • Division I Superior Award – Austin Soundwaves
  • Gates YEP Contest 1st Place – Debate Competition

Timeline

Drone Engineering Project Creator and Engineer

IB Extended Essay Research Paper

Texas A&M Camp SOAR (Airplane Track)

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach Unmanned Aircraft Systems Camp

Rice University Space Exploration Pre-College Program

Inspirit AI Scholars Program

Meridian World School
Kaushal Meda