SACHCHIT BALAMURUGAN

DESTINATION IMAGINATION:

• First place winner in the Instant challenge at the 2023 Gobal competition.
• Achieved first place in the Globals for the Service challenge at the 2023 competition.
• Secured first place in the state-level competition for the Instant challenge in 2023.
• Earned first place in the state-level competition for the Service challenge in 2023.
• Attained first place in the state-level competition for the Scientific competition in 2023.
• Received the prestigious Magellan Award for seven years of continuous Destination Imagination (DI) wins in 2023.
• Honored with the Renaissance Award at the regional level for the Improvisational challenge during the 2022-2023 season.
• Achieved third place at the regional level for the Improvisational challenge during the 2022-2023 season.
• Recognized with the Renaissance Award at the Global level for the Digital Open challenge during the 2022-2023 season.
• Achieved the impressive second place finish in the World for the Digital Open challenge, marking the team's fourth consecutive win in 2022-2023.
• Secured first place at the regional level for the Service challenge during the 2022-2023 season.
• Achieved first place at the regional level for the Scientific challenge during the 2022-2023 season.
• Earned second place at the regional level for the Fine Arts challenge 2022
• Achieved first place at the regional level for the Technical challenge 2022
• Placed 13th in the World for the third time during the 2021
• Earned second place at the state level for the Scientific Challenge 2021
• Achieved second place at the regional level for the Scientific Challenge 2021
• Secured sixth place in the World for the second time during the 2020-2021 season for the Scientific Challenge.
• Achieved second place at the regional level for the Engineering Challenge 2020
• Consistently demonstrated exceptional performance, winning the Destination Imagination Global competition four times, with the first victory resulting in a commendable 14th place finish in the World during the 2019-2020 season.

ROBOTICS:

• Won regional First Robotics competitions and received the Impact Award in 2023.
• Achieved a top 10 position at the Texas State Invitational for First Robotics Competition (FRC) in 2022.
• Won the regional First Robotics Competition in 2022.
• Participated in regional and League tournaments for the First Technology Competition (FTC) in 2021-2022.
• Won regional and state-level competitions in the First Lego League in 2019, 2020, and 2021.

TENNIS:

• Big MO International Tennis tournament 2023 Colorodo:
• Won 2nd place in singles, Doubles and Mixed doubles.
• Big MO International Tennis tournament 2022 California:
• Won 3rd place in Singles.
• Achieved 2nd place in Doubles.
• Secured 2nd place in Mixed Doubles.
• Big MO International Tennis tournament 2022 Florida:
• Won 1st place in Mixed Doubles.
• Universal Tennis Rating (UTR):
• Holds a UTR of 7.20 in singles and 7.20 in doubles.
• USTA Rankings:
• Ranked 598 nationally and 66 in Texas in the Boys' 14 National Standings List (combined) with a total point score of 904.
• Ranked 479 nationally and 56 in Texas in the Boys' 14 National Seeding List (Doubles) with a total point score of 1072.
• Ranked 885 nationally and 104 in Texas in the Boys' 16 National Standings List (combined) with a total point score of 748.
• Ranked 814 nationally and 88 in Texas in the Boys' 16 National Seeding List (Doubles) with a total point score of 707.
• Participated in USTA/UTR tournaments and won multiple awards.

LOCO ROBO:

• Received a National LOCOROBO honorable mention award in 2020.

BOY SCOUT:

• Boy Scouts Life Rank
• NOVA Award.
• Mile swim award.
• Earned 38 merit badges.
• Cyber Chip Award.
• Totin chip award.
• Fireman chit award.
• Order of the Arrow
• Accumulated 28 camping nights.
• Completed 47 Scout service hours.

STRIDE NATIONAL CTSO:

• Digital Marketers National level competition won second place.
• Volunteer suit up app making competition won in regionals and second place in National.

SWIMMING:

• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Member of the swim team.
• Participated in numerous swim meets and achieved 6th place.
• Ranked 55 out of 176 swimmers.

• Engaged in competitive tennis since the age of 4, participating in various tournaments.
• Competed in USTA, UTR, Frisco League, and international tournaments.
• Earned multiple awards in USTA and UTR tournaments.
• Demonstrated proficiency in playing Level 6, 5, 4, and 3 USTA tournaments.
• Represented a Tennis Team in a tournament and achieved noteworthy accolades.
• Volunteered as a ball boy at the Dallas Open in 2022.

• Lead a design team responsible for building a competition robot according to FRC specifications.
• Provided training to team members in design processes, particularly in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and coding in Java.
• Created CAD models for the Swerve drive base and contributed to assembling the shooter mechanism.
• Developed the shooter to utilize two motors spinning in opposite directions to shoot the ball.
• Implemented pneumatics to power the arm, enabling the robot to climb monkey bars.
• Utilized the Limelight camera for tracking and targeting during gameplay.
• Participated in the 2022 state competition and achieved 4th place.
• Collaborated with fellow engineers to evaluate and enhance software and hardware interfaces.
• Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions that consistently met or surpassed performance expectations.

Regenerate response

• Lead the design team, providing guidance and support to team members in understanding challenge specifications and requirements.
• Conducted training sessions for new team members, equipping them with skills in making backdrops, EV3 kit operation, Arduino programming, and creative story writing.
• Demonstrated a proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems, fostering an environment of innovation and teamwork.
• Efficiently managed time and prioritized tasks, ensuring all projects were completed within designated deadlines.
• Exhibited strong leadership skills by overseeing projects from inception to completion, effectively coordinating team efforts and ensuring project success.
• Thrived in a collaborative team setting, actively providing support, guidance, and encouragement to team members.
• Utilized critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate potential solutions, and make informed decisions.
• Employed strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
• Adapted well to fast-paced environments, consistently delivering high-quality work and meeting project requirements.

• Developed multiple apps, including a Weather app, Translation app, Covid-19 app, and a Workout app, using MIT App Inventor and Android Studio.
• Created a Workout app with features surpassing other workout apps in terms of functionality and user experience.
• Took inspiration from popular apps like Nike Training Club and Pokemon GO, identifying their shortcomings and improving upon them.
• Implemented RFIDs (Radio Frequency Identification) in the Workout app, allowing users to scan milestones and receive rewards without getting overly distracted like in Pokemon GO.
• Ensured the Workout app remained enjoyable and fun, offering a seamless and engaging user experience.
• These apps contributed to the success of my robotics team, aiding in accomplishing team challenges and goals.
• Utilized both Java and block coding in the development process.

Destination Imagination:

• Held roles as Team Challenge Lead, Instant Challenge Lead, and Data Form Lead in Destination Imagination.
• Led the design team and provided guidance to team members in understanding challenge specifications.
• Collaborated with the team to develop innovative solutions and strategies for Destination Imagination challenges.
• Ensured the team's compliance with competition rules and guidelines.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills and fostered a collaborative environment within the team.

• Made lot of robotics action and used in Destination imagination ( Bird wings, color code tracking, open door action)
• Made chess playing robot using EV3 and also made other robots such as a Ping Pong playing Robot, Ramen making robot, Dog Robot, Injection Robot, llama Robot, Car, and robot that completes missions in FLL
• Arduino Builder/Program Specialist Arduino
• Made lot of Arduino inventions and helped in Destination challenge solution

Made lot of Arduino inventions and helped in Destination challenge solution.

Led blinking lights, Bee robot, electronic ruler, pneumatics bridge used in Arduino, pneumatics arm, Trash can automatic opener using Arduino, a robot that follows where the light is using photoresist, servo motors and arduino UNO (benefits including better Solar panel system since the panel will move on its own by sensing the light).

Used Arduino IDE to program

Added lot of Arduino videos in our youtube channel as well.

• Lead a design team responsible for building a competition robot in accordance with FTC specifications.
• Provided training to team members in design processes, including Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and designing and building a robot capable of picking up and moving objects.
• Implemented a tube and tube method to extend the robot's arm up and down, allowing for versatile object manipulation.
• Incorporated a tank drive system for the robot's base, providing efficient and intuitive movement control.
• Utilized CAD and 3D printing techniques to custom-make a claw with a reliable grip.
• Participated in the 2022 regional competition and actively competed in league competitions, showcasing the team's robot and skills.

• Led a design team responsible for building a competition robot according to FLL specifications.
• Successfully competed in both regional and state-level competitions for three consecutive years, namely in 2019, 2020, and 2021.
• Collaborated with team members to develop innovative solutions for the FLL challenges.
• Ensured adherence to FLL rules and guidelines throughout the design and construction process.
• Incorporated strategic design choices and effective programming techniques to optimize the robot's performance.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills and effective teamwork to achieve consistent success in FLL competitions.

• Learned Moving making and created some of short films and added in my youtube channel Added lot of acting in Destination Imagination competition
• Created lot of story and implemented in Destination imagination
• Scripting and editing with special effects, green screen, animations, transitions, slow mo/ reverse, color grading, special sound effects and VFX
• Specialized in Imovie and Filmora
• Chose locations and settings for individual scenes, angles of cameras and gestures used by actors
• Interpreted scripts to understand overall story and narrative style
• Edited and directed episodic documentary content from assembly to final cut Operated industry-standard cameras, lighting and photography equipment and various job-related computer software

• Made lot of drawings, painting , Digital Drawing using Drawing tablets, Canvas paint, Acrylic drawing, Diamond painting, Clay Paint, Glass paint, Cultural Drawing, Pencil art, Mixed media art
• Participated PTA school competition 7 years and won Award 2013- 2019 Participated school online Drawing competition and won award 2020 – 2023 Participated in Art Street monthly competitions
• Anime and Manga Artist
• Participated community Drawing competition
• Some of the drawings posted in youtube
• All the time destination imagination made all backdrops by me.
• Made of lot of 3D pen models(Eg: House, Eiffel tower, Game ,character , Taj mahal , dragon) and used in Destination Imagination and Robotics accomplishment.
• Added all my skills in my youtube channel as well
  

• Made lot of animation using blender , helped my Destination imagination/Robotics team to accomplished for virtual competition
• Eg: Spaceship Animation with asteroids, robots, lasers and explosions
• Human animation
• Modeling objects and people
• Background and houses
• Trees and fruits
• And fluid animation.

• Learned Shadow art and implemented shadow art idea in Destination imagination challenges
• Made lot of shadow art and integrated into DI story play
• Added shadow art video into youtube

• Created Website using HTML, CSS and, sites, Created a website explaining the problem of Boredom in Space
• It talked about which it is a problem and how it can be solved and one of the solutions is to bring boardgames, that would be either magnetic or have velcro, so you can sit down and relax and enjoy a game of chess, without having your pieces fly away
• Created other websites on various information
• Created a shopping app using HTML and CSS

• Made games using Java script and created gaming assets using microsoft paint and medibang
• Made a platform game which had objects such as spikes and a boss
• It also included sprites that would hurt you or block your path
• Made custom graphics and tools
• And made player animation
• Had music and death effects
• Also had power ups such as lasers and double jump that can be obtained by getting coins
• Made a Kings and Pig game using Javascript with custom door animations, sprite animations, player animation, gravity, acceleration and boundary boxes.

• Completed successfully all level of cub scout and Got Arrow of Light award.
• Boys scout rank in Life and working on eagle .
• Completed 33 merit badges and won Nova award, cyber chip award and miles swim award. Camping 22 nights and Service hours 47 hours
  
  

• Encrypted data and erected firewalls to protect confidential information.
• Researched and developed new computer forensic tools.
• Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
• Monitored use of data files and regulated access to protect secure information.

• Created a user friendly mobile application tool that lets the user tracks the ride history
• Used Xcode to develop code for Lyft using Java.
• Created code that tracks that let's the users see their current location and track it from a map.

• worked wells fargo job simulation online and completed software engineering two task. Designed data model for the project and SDLC process.
• Worked with design teams and Senior Software Engineers to build customized software products for consumers.
• Documented technical workflows.
• Prioritized tasks and completed in order of importance.
• Created ER Diagrams and created a java application program based off of it
• Using complex assignment calls and implementing correct parent and child programs

• Conducted research and analysis to determine a new medicine brand positioning and messaging.
• Monitored and evaluated marketing and advertising campaigns to support brand consistency and engagement.
• Created and managed budgets to maximize brand reach and engagement.
• Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based on customer interest data.
• Made a personal information package for the new brand of medicine for asthma
• And introduced the new medicine in the current diagnostics track for asthma
• Made sample questions and answer to doctors so they know when to prescribe this medicine

• Collin college
• Attend Collin college health camp and learned about health care field and stimulations
• One week camp in collin college
• Professor Research presentation 04/202 in UT Southwestern medical college
• Attend professor training with labs

Participated multiple Business competition in DECA 2022-2023 and have a good experience in Marketing business.
FIDM national competition participant Knowledge Matters State Participant
Entrepreneurship of Tomorrow won 36 out of 150 State.
Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment

• School Team band in 2019-2020
• Learned Saxophone and participated in school event Learned myself for piano and made some songs That used in Destination Imagination. Band Lab created lof of Music 01/2019 to Current.
• Created lof of rap song and created own song and accomplished in to our Destination Imagination.
  
  

• Volunteered to tutor TOPS students/ Community student in Mathematics, ILA, Robotics, Art, Video Games coding using scratch,Javascript, Tennis, Arduino, EV3 robotics, Junior robotics team.
• Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
• Collaborated with students to complete English /Math/ Algebra1 homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
• Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
• Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
• Supported teaching coding skills, Robotics, Tennis to the community kids to improve their skills and motivate to participate in DI competition.
• Volunteer Hours Tutor: 40 hours

• Provided training for other new team members to making backdrops, EV3 kit knowledge, Arduino knowledge, Programming knowledge, creative story writing
• Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
• Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments, Lot of school volunteer work, Local Library volunteer, Park clean up,Boy scout service,Dallas open volunteer, Community service Service Hours: 67 hours

• Participated lof of cub scout /Boys scout fundraiser event
• Sale popcorn, Kroger card, meat, candy and helped boys scout team
• Participated school band fundraiser.
• Volunteer hours 20 hours

• Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
• Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
• Assisted with special events and programs.
• Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.

• LOCO ROBO
• Research and Design that competition as per Loco Robo specifications, Researched on making an Underwater Fossil Finding Robot
• Made CAD design and wrote a 4 page essay on the models explaining the design, price, circuits and technology needed
• The Robot would dive down to surfaces unattainable by humans and will collects fossils or material needed to further understand our world
• Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions
• Won National Honorable Mention award

Speech contest: 2019- 2022
Participated multiple speech US open competition in online Talked about leaders, Inspirational speech and Failure experience

• Completed all level of swim america and made into swim team In Swim team participated lot of swim meets.
• Completed pre comp, bronze, silver and am in Senior Prep in my swim team.
• My best stroke is breaststroke. Participated lot of Swim meets and won 6 th place
  
  
  
  

• Developed and maintained close association with various coaches and athletic personnel and attended meetings to further develop and promote tournaments
• Attended all practices on time with positive demeanor and willingness to work hard Kept in peak physical condition through proper diet and exercise
• Improved techniques and form by training consistently
• Worked with coaches and trainers to understand and implement improvement strategies Practiced with team on schedule and trained alone to enhance athletic abilities and contributions to team success.
• Compete lot of games with other FSA team and won the first place for a multiple times.

• Spelling Bee, History, Geography, Math competition Participated all these activities and won awards in 2016
• Participated every year spelling bee competition from 2016 -2021
• Science Project Elementary/, Participated lot of science project presentation in school Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines