Shivali G. Chainani
Secaucus,NJ
Summary
Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Skilled at working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the task at hand.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Junior/Academic Peer Tutor
High Tech High School
Secaucus , NJ
2023.10 - Current
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for students in a variety of academic subjects.
- Conducted assessments to determine student learning needs and progress.
- Collaborated with faculty members to develop effective learning strategies for each student.
- Encouraged critical thinking by asking probing questions during tutoring sessions.
Summer Intern
Town Of Secaucus
Secaucus , NJ
2021.06 - Current
- At the age of 14, I volunteered at the reception desk of town hall
- Gradually participated in the workings of all departments to understand the workings of a community. This business knowledge gave me insights on database design and architecture as well.
- Developed materials such as brochures, flyers, and newsletters for the town.
- Assisted in organizing town events.
- The total duration of volunteering and internships has been three summers
CEO
Calibrate (Subdivision of Alpha Centauri LLC)
Secaucus , NJ
2019.07 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic business plans to increase company profitability.
- Assessed the financial performance of the organization on a regular basis and identified areas for improvement.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, and managed employees at all levels within the organization.
- Review current systems and processes regularly for potential improvements or upgrades.
- Create deep curiosity for learning in young minds through unique teaching strategies; provide mind- and short-term road maps to pivot based on the aptitude of each individual.
- Areas explored with every individual: music, sports, robotics, computer basics of python programming, applied sciences, and math.
Education
Associate of Science - Data Fabrication And Design
High Tech High School
Secaucus, NJ2025-09
Skills
Technologies:
- Industrial Design and Animation (CAD)
- Java/Python/Matlab/Labview Programming
- On Shape/Solidworks/Au
- Fusion 360/Inventor/Revit/3ds Max (Autodesk)
- Microsoft Excel/Word/Powerpoint
- Avionic Technologies
- Data science using python
- AI using python
- Machine Learning
Vertical Skills:
- Intermediate knowledge of airplanes, engines, exoplanets, robot build and design
- Pilot in Training (PPL) Cessna-172
- Good culinary skills (Asian, American, Mexican)
- Pianist/Singer/MC/Performer: Receive a small royalty for being part of a band.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication, social, and time management skills.
- Advanced writing and literary skills.
- Great listener.
- Succeed in both individual and group/team tasks
Affiliations
STEM:
- Discovery channel Battle Bots: Crafted a robot (hardware and software): Self-taught using YouTube and groups online.
- FRC: Captain of a male-dominated garage-based community rookie team that reached the world finals and won Rookie of the Year. I learned many life lessons regarding entrepreneurship, creating organizations, logistics, and the effects of a positive and growth mindset.
- Computers4People: Taught young children how to build computers.
- I built a computer at home to learn the fundamentals of computer hardware.
- Help seniors with technology
Sports:
- Silver/Bronze Medal: Cross Country/Track (JV/Varsity)
- Recreational : Rock Climbing, Trapezium
Service:
- Presidential Service Award (Gold): 1000 hours+
- I created a song album after a major life event for my mother.
- Leukemia and Lymphoma Society awareness and fundraiser: Big Climb (age 14): raised 5840 dollars.
- Beginning at age four, the independent fundraising campaign for the Secaucus Animal Shelter has brought in $8,500.
- Hoboken Homeless Shelter Volunteering: biweekly or monthly Sunday morning ritual
- Konnekt Global: Packing Drives/Tech Presenter/Fundraising Head/Organizer of college seminars
- Computers4People: Teach children how to build computers
- Sadhu Vaswani Center: Soup Kitchen Volunteering/Organizing/Veggie Fest Master of Ceremonies/Volunteer wherever needed.
- Secaucus Town Hall Volunteer: It Gives me great joy to give back and be part of a town that has been my backbone
Miscellaneous:
- Paid commercials/back-up singer: Receive a small royalty that I divert to a local animal shelter.
- CPR and AED-certified
- I recorded a song album after a major life event for my mother.
Languages
English
Professional
Hindi
Limited
Sindhi
Elementary
Certification
Inspirit AI
- Create an AI model that uses NASA data to detect, discover, and identify exoplanets.
- Research collaboration with MIT graduate student (AI into 5th generation signal identification for the use of lunar relays and satellite interference.)
New York University Data Science Program
Funded the above from summer internship incomes (lifeguard/town hall intern/calibrate)
Timeline
High School Junior/Academic Peer Tutor
High Tech High School
2023.10 - Current
Summer Intern
Town Of Secaucus
2021.06 - Current
CEO
Calibrate (Subdivision of Alpha Centauri LLC)
2019.07 - Current
Associate of Science - Data Fabrication And Design
High Tech High School
Inspirit AI
- Create an AI model that uses NASA data to detect, discover, and identify exoplanets.
- Research collaboration with MIT graduate student (AI into 5th generation signal identification for the use of lunar relays and satellite interference.)
New York University Data Science Program
Funded the above from summer internship incomes (lifeguard/town hall intern/calibrate)
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