Tanya Elizabeth Ken
Ames,IA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a track record of fostering social initiatives through innovative tech modules at LakshyaShala EduTech. Skilled in building collaborative communities to drive innovation and create actionable results, as demonstrated by achievements with Technovation Girls and UNICEF.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
LakshyaShala EduTech Pvt Ltd
01.2018 - Current
Helping underserved communities come out of poverty by actualizing our mission "Equality in Education" by developing tech based education modules.
Student Support Technician
Iowa State University Department Of Residence
05.2024 - Current
Optimized system performance through thorough testing and diagnostics; Focused on customer satisfaction by providing support for varying technical issues ranging from networking to hardware.
Student and Campus Ambassador
Technovation Girls
08.2018 - Current
Creating a collaborative STEM community for young girls in Iowa.
Adolescent Panel Member
UNICEF South Asia
08.2021 - 08.2023
Civil Society Representative, Youth Advisory Board
YuWaah, UNICEF India
08.2020 - 03.2022
Ambassador for Girls in Tech
RR Donnelley
03.2019 - 12.2024
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Iowa State University
Ames, IA12.2025
Skills
- HTML
- CSS
- Angular
- NodeJS
- Java
- C
- Javascript
- Git
- Bash
- Office Suite
Accomplishments
Project Management Institute: Future 50 Honoree
Youngest Keynote Speaker: PMI Global Virtual Experience Series
In conversation with Alexis Ohanian Sr., "A Deep Dive in Organizational Agility: Adaptability, Resilience, and Learning."
Digital Women Hackathon, Iowa State University: Winner 2023, Winner 2024
Raspberry Pi based productivity dashboard, Open CV based facial recognition attendance software for lecture rooms.
Youngest Speaker: Grace Hopper Celebrations 2019, India
Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute: Pitch Competition Winner 2023
Technovation Girls World Summit Winner - Mentor 2019, San Francisco, CA
Current Projects
President: Technovation Student-Mentor Club at Iowa State University.
Plans on expanding initiative to help young girls around Grinnell College and University of Iowa. Our mission is to create a strong STEM community by bringing together college mentors and middle school mentees in the area.
Good Cause Shop
An online marketplace for Self Help Groups in underserved communities to sell products.
Timeline
Student Support Technician
Iowa State University Department Of Residence
05.2024 - Current
Adolescent Panel Member
UNICEF South Asia
08.2021 - 08.2023
Civil Society Representative, Youth Advisory Board
YuWaah, UNICEF India
08.2020 - 03.2022
Ambassador for Girls in Tech
RR Donnelley
03.2019 - 12.2024
Student and Campus Ambassador
Technovation Girls
08.2018 - Current
Founder
LakshyaShala EduTech Pvt Ltd
01.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Iowa State University
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