Sathvik Sankaranarayanan

A motivated student with demonstrated strong work ethic, creative ability, and community impact. Current freshman at Texas A&M Engineering. Highly interested in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

• Rice Elite Tech Camp 2020, 2020, Internet of Things with Machine Learning and Python. Invited to participate in a competitive camp. Developed an IoT sensor-based weather app.
• SABIC Summer Program 2020, 2020, Participated in a custom program focusing on leadership development and the basics of the chemical industry.
• Rice Elite Camp 2019, 2019, Emerging Leaders in Technology & Engineering Leadership - Robotics. Developed a concept for automated cleaning of beach debris.
• University of Houston STEM camp 2019, 2019, Developed and created a robotic arm to open and close books as a proof of concept.

• F.R.E.E. : Freshmen Reaching Excellence in Engineering, 2023-Current. Accepted into F.R.E.E., a Freshman Leadership Organization at Texas A&M, focusing on developing excellent freshmen leaders and providing resources to help freshmen both advance in and achieve their career goals.
• YLDP Houston: Youth Leadership Development Program, 2023. Accepted as member of YLDP Houston which is an NGO focused on the development of leadership skills and attributes through established successful local organizations, accomplished leaders, and community service projects.
• EKAM Houston: Youth Coordinator, 2021-present, EKAM is a non-profit dedicated to supporting the needs of underprivileged communities in India. Garnered support for EKAM to start and lead the Houston chapter. Executed multiple fundraisers to raise over $30k to have a community (200+ individuals) impact in the form of COVID relief, Nutri-gardens, and health screening. Proposed a rotating leadership model to develop leadership skills in teenagers. Interface directly with the India team to steward the projects and direct funds, and other USA chapters. Lead and coordinate at the national level between the India regional teams and USA regional teams, to understand the project needs, and decide on the funding for the projects in a holistic fashion consistent with EKAM USA Budget ($200k). Work with Chapter Directors on the quarterly newsletter.
• Ridge Point High School Varsity Debate: 2021 – 2023, RPHS Varsity Debate Member. Competed locally and regionally.
• Students Demand Action Co-Founder: 2021 – 2023, Students Demand Action is an NGO centered around educating peers, registering voters, and demanding common-sense solutions to end gun violence. Co-founder and president of the Ridge Point Students Demand Action chapter. Garnered nearly 150 high school students to join.
• Advanced Mridangam musician: 2013-present, Mridangam is a traditional South Indian drum. Professional level musician. Performs regularly in the Houston Area. Trained by 5 teachers in India and USA.
• Self-Taught Music and Video Producer: 2019-current. Proficient in FL Studio, creating diverse soundscapes across genres like Rap, Hip-hop, Pop, and R&B. Comprehensive self-taught skills in various editing software for music video production. Demonstrated ability to bring auditory visions to life through music and visual storytelling. Known for a keen ear for detail, innovative sound and visual composition, and a versatile skill set. Strong commitment to self-improvement and passion for creating immersive audio-visual experiences. Adapt seamlessly across multiple genres and platforms, with a distinctive voice in the music production landscape

• Best 18 under 18 Indian American Students: 2022, Honored by Global Eye GSA India 2022 by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthy (Illinois 8th District) at the Chicago National Convention.
• Presidential Service Award: 2022, In recognition of work at EKAM.
• First place in RPHS Science Fair 2021, 2021
• Rising Star Award at Science and Engineering Fair Houston 2020, 2020
• Performed at MaargaUSA Music Festival 2020, 2020
• Performed at Bharathi Kalai Manram 2019 and 2021 concert, 2019
• Member of the Computer Science National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, Art National Honor Society