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Rishi Bala Meenakshi Sundaram

Blacksburg,VA

Summary

Motivated neuroscience undergraduate with experience in Experimental setups involving live participants. Strong skills in data interpretation and research methodology, eager to leverage adaptability and newfound laboratory expertise to contribute to innovative research projects and clinical work.

Overview

1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Student Researcher

Neural Dynamics & Neural Engineering Lab
Blacksburg, Virginia
08.2025 - 12.2025
  • Managed live participant sleep studies, enhancing understanding of sleep health factors.
  • Conducted precise sleep scoring, contributing to comprehensive analysis of diverse sleep cycles.
  • Performed EEG technician duties in clinical settings, ensuring accurate diagnostics through effective use of conductive paste and computer pretesting.
  • Collaborated on full-wrist exoskeleton solutions for effective tremor management with the Virginia Tech School of engineering.

Martial Arts Instructor

United Taekwondo
West Hartford, Connecticut
12.2020 - Current
  • Supported students with disabilities by adapting instructional approaches and ensuring equitable access to educational resources and activities.
  • Coordinated and managed volunteer teams for community service projects, overseeing logistics and maximizing impact through strategic planning.
  • Conducted evaluations for student promotion tests, verifying that candidates met high standards of skill and readiness.
  • Acted as a lead coordinator during promotion ceremonies, managing event logistics, presenting new ranks, and organizing dojo spaces.


Notable Accomplishments:

  • Achieved 3rd degree Kukkiwon Black belt certification

Cashier/Salesperson

Euphoria Blossoms
South Windsor, Connecticut
09.2021 - Current
  • Contributed significantly to sales efforts during low-turnout seasons, helping generate over $20,000 in lifetime revenue.
  • Maintained organized transaction records as cashier, supporting smooth daily operations and accurate reporting.

Education

High School Diploma -

South Windsor High School
South Windsor, CT
06-2025

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience

Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg, VA
08-2026

Skills

  • Undergraduate researcher
  • Laboratory methodologies
  • Research design
  • EEG Testing & Diagnostics
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Fieldwork experience
  • Human Subjects Research

Certification

  • Licensed Radio operator - The American Radio Relay League (ARRL)

Timeline

Undergraduate Student Researcher

Neural Dynamics & Neural Engineering Lab
08.2025 - 12.2025

Cashier/Salesperson

Euphoria Blossoms
09.2021 - Current

Martial Arts Instructor

United Taekwondo
12.2020 - Current

High School Diploma -

South Windsor High School

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience

Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Rishi Bala Meenakshi Sundaram