Ritesh Prabhu

Activities -

Founder for the Coding Club (HS)

• Founded and Led the Computer Science Club: Established the club, organized weekly programming lessons, and engaged students with a structured curriculum.
• Taught Python with an Object-Oriented Approach: Delivered lessons on Python programming, focusing on object-oriented principles like classes and inheritance.
• Facilitated Diverse Tech Projects and Activities: Coordinated projects including Swift development, EVO robotics, drone programming, a DIY Arduino lamp with UMN students, and used interactive platforms like CodeCombat; initiated a fish-feeding project that sadly didn't reach completion by my graduation time.

Speech (Captain, HS)

• Led Initiatives in Discussion Category: Directed and developed strategies for improving performance in my category of discussion, found creative ways to explore topics that we were discussing
• Facilitated Team Warm Ups and Preparation: Organized and led team warmups to help us get ready for competition
• Guided Peers in Practice Sessions: Provided mentorship and support during practice sessions, offering feedback and guidance to help peers refine their skills and presentations.

AI Makerspace (UMN)

• Explored Generative AI and Data Analysis: Worked with generative AI models and data manipulation using PyTorch, experimenting with various datasets to understand and enhance AI capabilities.
• Collaborated with MSI for AI Accuracy Testing: Worked in MSI to input data and evaluate AI accuracy over multiple trials/epochs, gaining insights into model performance and optimization (via losses).

Secretary for the PSEO Board (UMN)

• Managed Meeting Logistics and Documentation: Oversaw the length and structure of meetings, organized and documented key ideas and discussions, and maintained comprehensive meeting notes.
• Coordinated Supplies and Support for PSEO Students: Organized and tracked necessary supplies, ensuring smooth operation of board activities and providing support to fellow PSEO students with their needs and ideas.

Other Activities HS: NHS, DECA, Varsity Tennis, Leader for Science and Technology Academy

Past Activities: Hindustani Classical Music, Indian Classical Saxophonist, Jazz Band, Chinmaya Mission, Piano

Activities: UMN: SHPE, Social Coding

• Java Basics (Java SE 8 Programmer I Certification 1Z0-808)
• Scrimba HTML and CSS Course

Presidential Awards, Art Awards, Sharp Awards, DECA awards in marketing (both state and regionals, was 8th in-state), Speech awards in Discussion (awards from discussion finals, next-in, merit), Nominated Student of the Month March 2024, Nominated for AAA award November 2023, Robotics State Award in 2019 for FLL, Lettering in Tennis, Lettering in NHS, Lettered in Jazz band, Lettered in speech, Lettered in DECA, etc