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Tarun Sasirekha

Tarun Sasirekha

Cambridge,MA

Summary

Dynamic and visionary, I am an undergraduate student deeply passionate about physics and computer science, driven by an unwavering commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship. My academic journey has been characterized by boundless curiosity and an unrelenting pursuit of impactful solutions. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Member

HUQCA Research Mentorships Program
Cambridge, Massachusetts
10.2024 - Current
  • Use machine learning to optimize quantum circuit depths for improved efficiency.
  • Run tensor network simulations of quantum circuits for large-scale computations.
  • Integrate and test quantum circuits from existing qBraid projects.
  • Analyze performance improvements in quantum circuit designs.

Secretary

Harvard Undergraduate Engineering Society
Cambridge
03.2024 - Current
  • Promoted a positive image of the organization through clear communication both internally with colleagues and externally with clients.
  • Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Improved document processing times by implementing digital archiving systems and reducing paper waste.
  • Supported human resources initiatives by assisting with recruitment, onboarding, and employee evaluations.

GLEE 2022

(Great Lunar Expedition conducted by NASA)
8 2022 - 11.2023
  • Led a team through two fiercely competitive global rounds, standing out among 14,000 teams worldwide
  • Selected for a prestigious NASA Satellite Creation workshop due to outstanding coding skills and innovative space technology ideas
  • Among NASA's top 212 teams globally, tasked with developing a satellite concept for lunar exploration

IASC 2022

(International Asteroids Search Campaign by NASA, Pan Stars)
07.2022 - 11.2022
  • Chosen from a pool of 6,000 applicants, I am excited to contribute to asteroid research due to my strong profile and passion for space exploration
  • Before submitting profiles to the International Asteroid Search Collaboration (IASC), our school conducted a rigorous preliminary round to select the most qualified candidates
  • In this role, I am tasked with identifying asteroids that pose potential threats to Earth
  • Using real-space images from the PanSTARRS telescope and astrometry software, I meticulously track and identify these celestial bodies


Education

Undergraduate -

Harvard University
Chennai,India

Twelfth Grade -

Velammal Vidyalaya
Chennai ,India

Tenth Grade -

Velammal Vidyalaya
Chennai,India

Skills

  • Critical Thinking Abilities
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Prototype testing
  • Organizational Skills
  • Multitasking
  • Technical Equipment Expertise
  • Physics and mathematics
  • Quantum mechanics
  • Fabrication skills

Accomplishments

  • Developed and optimized drone technology as part of a final project, focusing on hardware systems design and real-world applications.
  • Worked on quantum circuits during the IBM Summer School, with a focus on machine learning and tensor network simulations.
  • Led technical outreach initiatives through leadership roles in HUES and HUGEM, fostering innovation and collaboration in engineering and technology.
  • Robotic Innovation: Secured first place at the Indian Science Congress Association's robotics competition with "NETRIKANN" (Third Eye), aiding visually impaired individuals by detecting obstacles using sensors.
  • Chandrayaan-2: Attended Chandrayaan-2 launch at ISRO's Bangalore office, meeting Mr. Sivan, former ISRO Chairman.
  • Best Think Tank Award: Honored at a hackathon hosted by the Government of Tamil Nadu and Sai Ram Engineering College.
  • Space Debris Solution: Second place in an international space hackathon for devising innovative methods of space debris removal, positioning for funding at Sun Hackathon in 2022.
  • Agricultural Intelligence App: Recognized in the AWS Young Builders Challenge for "Kissan Mandal," an agricultural intelligence application empowering farmers with production insights, securing a place among the top 100 projects and a cash prize.

Certification

  • OLYMPIAD Science - Gold medal with the rank of 91
  • OLYMPIAD Computer Science - Gold medal with the rank of 75
  • QUANTUM EXPLORES IBM, ongoing
  • DATA CODER Whitehat Jr.
  • STEM FOUR C'S EXPERTISE

Languages

English
Professional
Tamil
Full Professional

Timeline

Member

HUQCA Research Mentorships Program
10.2024 - Current

Secretary

Harvard Undergraduate Engineering Society
03.2024 - Current

IASC 2022

(International Asteroids Search Campaign by NASA, Pan Stars)
07.2022 - 11.2022

GLEE 2022

(Great Lunar Expedition conducted by NASA)
8 2022 - 11.2023

Undergraduate -

Harvard University

Twelfth Grade -

Velammal Vidyalaya

Tenth Grade -

Velammal Vidyalaya
Tarun Sasirekha