Sarvesh S Prabhu
A passionate and driven student with a focus on software development, machine learning, and technology leadership.
Education
George Walton Comprehensive High SchoolAugust 2022 – May 2026
- Weighted GPA: 4.427/ 5.0
- Unweighted GPA: 3.813 / 4.0
- SAT Score: 1540 / 1600
- 3x High Honor Roll Recipient
Georgia Institute of TechnologyAugust 2025 – May 2026
- MATH 1554 (Linear Algebra – In Progress)
- CS 1301 (Computing in Python – In Progress)
- MATH 2551 (Multivariable Calculus – planned Spring 2026)
- CS 1331 (Object-Oriented Programming – planned Spring 2026)
Kennesaw State UniversityAugust 2024 – December 2025
- ENGL 1101 (Composition I – A)
- ENGL 1102 (Composition II – A)
- ENGL 2131 (American Literature – In Progress)
Industry Experience
AI Programmer Intern
DocuBridge (HUVTSP Cohort)
June 2025 – July 2025
Summer of 11th Grade
20 hrs/wk for 5 weeks
- Built and deployed a full-stack AI-powered Excel analysis platform using Flask, Pandas, and Google’s Gemini API, enabling business analysts to extract insights without formulas.
- Processed 120+ Excel files across multiple parsing engines (openpyxl, xlrd, fallback), adding automated summaries, validation, and error handling.
- Engineered a Gemini-powered natural language interface that handled 150+ user queries, supporting trend analysis, anomaly detection, and descriptive analytics.
- Implemented a sales trend visualization module with Matplotlib, generating dynamic line charts during testing to highlight performance patterns.
- Collaborated with a 4-person team to present the platform during Demo Day to the DocuBridge CEO and leadership team, showcasing a live workflow from file upload → AI insights → visualization → follow-up Q&A.
Software Developer Intern
Nextgen Consulting
June 2024 – July 2024
Summer of 10th Grade
30 hrs/wk for 4 weeks
- Upgraded 2 codebases to the latest Bootstrap version at that time (v5.3.3, released Feb 2024) and built/optimized front-end components using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, ensuring responsive, user friendly design across desktop and mobile.
- Improved website performance scores by ~28% through debugging with Chrome DevTools and auditing with Lighthouse, enhancing load speed and accessibility.
- Identified and resolved layout and functionality issues, strengthening UI/UX consistency and reducing 11 reported layout and menu bugs.
- Collaborated with a 4-person development team, contributing to weekly code reviews and project discussions.
Developer and Participant
Google Developer Groups
Jan 2025 - Present
11th and 12th Grade
2 hrs/wk for 5 weeks
- Attended 5 GDG sessions on Android, AI, Cloud, and Flutter, gaining exposure to modern frameworks and tools.
- Created 5 demo projects, including a shopping website, AI image classifier, Python data analysis notebook, Google Maps API integration app, and a Google Cloud lab deployment.
- Earned a Google Cloud Skill Badge through hands-on labs and practical exercises.
ForestFire_Detection
- A machine learning project to predict the risk of forest fires based on environmental data.
- Utilizes Python libraries like Scikit-learn to train and evaluate prediction models.
- Aims to provide an early warning system for fire prevention and management.
Python
Stock
- A stock market analysis or trading simulation application.
- Uses TypeScript to handle financial data and build interactive charting or analysis tools.
- Allows users to track stock prices, analyze trends, or test trading strategies.
TypeScript
AI-Financial-Assistant
- An AI-powered chatbot or tool to answer financial questions and provide insights.
- Features a user-friendly front-end built with HTML and modern web technologies.
- Integrates with a large language model to process natural language queries.
Python
HTML
Credit-Card-Fraud-Detection
- An application of machine learning to identify fraudulent credit card transactions.
- Uses a dataset of transactions to train a classification model in Python.
- Aims to distinguish between legitimate and fraudulent activities to prevent financial loss.
Python
SolarStorm_Detection
- A scientific computing project to analyze and identify solar storm phenomena.
- Utilizes TypeScript to process and model complex datasets related to solar activity.
- Aims to create a predictive model for space weather events based on solar data.
TypeScript
NeuroAssist
- A project focused on neuroscience, likely involving data analysis or assistive technology.
- Built with TypeScript for a scalable and maintainable codebase.
- May explore brain-computer interfaces, neurological data visualization, or medical tech.
TypeScript
CRTC-Gaming-Project
- A competitive programming entry for a CRTC event, built using Python.
- Showcases algorithmic thinking and problem-solving under competitive constraints.
- Features a collection of mini-games or a central game demonstrating core programming concepts.
Python
BattleShip
- A classic implementation of the Battleship board game, developed using Java.
- Features a graphical user interface (GUI) for interactive ship placement and combat.
- Implements game logic for turn-based play, hit/miss tracking, and win/loss conditions.
Java
2048
- A faithful recreation of the popular single-player sliding block puzzle game.
- Built entirely in Java, focusing on game state management and user input handling.
- Includes logic for tile merging, scoring, and detecting game-over conditions.
Java
Binary-Converter
- A utility tool for converting numbers between binary and decimal formats.
- Developed in Java to demonstrate understanding of base number systems.
- Provides a simple command-line or GUI interface for quick conversions.
Java
Car
- An object-oriented programming (OOP) exercise modeling a car's properties and behaviors.
- Demonstrates core OOP principles like encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.
- The Java-based model includes attributes like speed, gear, and methods for acceleration.
Java
Credit-Card-Checker
- A tool to validate credit card numbers using the Luhn algorithm.
- Implemented in Java to practice algorithmic problem-solving and data validation.
- Can distinguish between valid and invalid card numbers based on checksum analysis.
Java
Domino
- A digital version of the classic Dominoes tile-based game.
- Focuses on game state logic, player turns, and matching tile values.
- Developed in Java as an exercise in building interactive, rule-based applications.
Java
Magic-Squares
- A program that generates and validates magic squares of various sizes.
- A magic square is a grid where the sum of numbers in each row, column, and diagonal is the same.
- Implemented in Java to explore combinatorial algorithms and matrix manipulation.
Java
LockerProject
- A simulation of the classic 'locker problem' riddle to find which lockers remain open.
- Solves a logic puzzle involving 100 lockers and 100 students through simulation.
- Written in Java to demonstrate logical reasoning and array manipulation.
Java
Bank-Account
- A simple object-oriented model of a bank account management system.
- Demonstrates core banking functionalities like deposits, withdrawals, and balance inquiries.
- Built in Java to practice OOP principles in a real-world context.
Java
Academic & Enrichment Programs
Harvard Undergraduate Ventures Tech Summer Program
June 2025 – July 2025
Summer of 11th Grade
20 hrs/wk for 5 weeks
- Selected as one of ~100 participants for a 6-week internship-based accelerator, hosted by Harvard Ventures and SEAS, pairing students with venture-backed startups for hands-on experience.
- Interned at a seed-stage tech startup, collaborating with the CEO and 3-person founding team to design and present a solution to a real business challenge—resulting in a functional product prototype and internal pitch.
- Participated in 43 live sessions, including workshops and fireside chats with Harvard professors, Forbes 30 Under 30 investors, and startup operators, covering product-market fit, go-to-market strategy, fundraising, and investor relations.
- Developed and delivered 2 formal project presentations with startup leadership and Harvard Ventures mentors, incorporating user research, competitive analysis, and technical feasibility.
- Gained 70+ hours of training and exposure to startup decision-making cycles, venture capital dynamics, and cross-functional product thinking, mirroring aspects of MBA-level casework.
SMASH Academy
June 2024 – July 2024
Summer of 10th Grade
40 hrs/wk for 3 weeks
- Selected among top high school students nationwide for SMASH Academy, a free residential STEM immersion program serving 1,200+ scholars annually across university campuses.
- Completed 70+ hours of structured technical instruction in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, algorithms, and design thinking, supported by daily coding labs and collaborative exercises.
- Developed an MVP wildfire detection web app as a team project and presented to peers and mentors as part of the final capstone project showcase, placing 3rd.
- Participated in 5 college readiness seminars and STEM mentorship sessions, receiving direct guidance from faculty, graduate students, and industry professionals.
- Gained early exposure to project design cycles, user-focused development, and collaborative teamwork, building skills that align with undergraduate-level CS coursework.
Research
Forest Fire Detection using Machine Learning
Published in IJSRA (Impact Factor: 8.2)
April 2025 – August 2025
11th Grade
3 hrs/wk for 19 weeks
- Originated as a technical project and expanded into a peer-reviewed research paper due to its practical applications in wildfire risk prediction; published in the International Journal of Science and Research Archives (Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2025).
- Built a wildfire prediction system using Random Forest (100 estimators) and Gradient Boosting, achieving ~85.3% accuracy on the UCI Forest Fires dataset (517 records, 12 features).
- Designed a Tkinter GUI supporting manual inputs, CSV uploads, and model selection, producing 15+ automated PDF reports and 50+ visualizations (scatterplots, heatmaps, confusion matrices).
- Integrated NASA FIRMS and Earth Imagery APIs to fetch 512×512 satellite tiles at 0.1° resolution, overlaying real-time fire hotspots for risk assessment.
- Delivered a dual-predictor framework: (1) custom model for environmental datasets and (2) real-world predictor using live satellite data, demonstrating use cases for cloud and edge deployment.
Volunteering
Lead Web Development Volunteer
SERA Trust
Jan 2024 – Present
10th, 11th, 12th Grade
140 hours total
- Led a 3-person team to build and launch the nonprofit’s official website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, improving mobile responsiveness.
- Set up a PayPal-based donation system.
- Designed a volunteer registration workflow with Google Forms + Sheets, streamlining onboarding and increasing volunteer interest by 60% (42 new signups in 3 months).
- Created a mental health awareness page with 7 curated resources, expanding digital outreach in early-use pilot testing.
- Developed an interactive chatbot to answer FAQs on volunteering, donations, and services; handled 127 user submissions in the first 45 days.
- Built a custom PDF-to-Word Converter tool, enabling staff to process documents more efficiently for internal operations.
Community Service Volunteer
VT SEVA
April 2025 – May 2025
11th Grade
19.5 hours total
- Collected and delivered books from a community book fair to a local donation center.
- Donated dental care kits to support community health initiatives.
Book collection Volunteer
Books Without Borders
Aug 2023 – May 2024
10th Grade
25 hours total
- Sorted and donated books at a community shelter (Books for Africa).
- Expanded access to educational resources.
Meals Distribution Volunteer
MUST Ministries
Oct 2022- Dec 2022
9th Grade
18 hours total
- Distributed meals at service center and cleaned kitchen after meal distribution.
- Collected food cans at North GA State Fair for families in need.
Tutoring Volunteer
American Assimilation Helpline
Oct 2022 – Jan 2023
9th Grade
11 hours total
- Tutored 3 immigrant children in math and reading.
- Boosted confidence and academic readiness.
Community service Volunteer
2 Hindu Temples
Sep 2022 – Nov 2022
9th Grade
10 hours total
- Assisted in management of cultural programs.
- Served meals to attendees to support community engagement.
Extracurriculars
President and Co-Founder | Walton High School Chess Club
Aug 2024 – Present
11th and 12th Grade
1 hrs/wk for 30 weeks
- Founded the Chess Club and grew membership to 43 active members within two years.
- Led weekly strategy sessions, organized ladders, and prepared members for regional and state competitions.
- Established and captained both Varsity and JV teams in Georgia High School Association (GHSA) E-Sports Chess and Georgia Chess Association events.
- Achieved 1st Place at the MLK Team Tournament (2025) and 2nd Place at the Georgia State Qualifier (2025).
- Raised $350 using club dues and collaborated with administration to secure additional funding and transportation for competitions, and used club dues to host chess events and buy chess boards.
- Currently organizing a joint chess tournament with a neighboring high school (Wheeler High School), expanding community engagement and competitive opportunities for members.
Team Captain | PlayVs Georgia High School Association Chess
Aug 2024 – May 2025
11th Grade
1 hrs/wk for 30 weeks
- Competed in the GHSA E-Sports Chess League, representing Walton High School against 50+ Georgia high schools each season.
- Served as a Varsity starter on a 3-person team, winning 2× State Championships (2024, 2025) and securing #1 regional placement both years.
- Selected and managed players for both the Varsity and JV teams, ensuring balanced rosters; JV achieved Top 5 state finishes in consecutive seasons (2024, 2025).
- Contributed as a substitute player for JV while training with both squads through weekly strategy sessions, ladder matches, and tournament prep, building depth across the club’s competitive teams.
- Awarded a Varsity Letter from Walton High School in recognition of competitive success and contributions to the chess program.
Junior Varsity Participant | Walton High School Math Team
Aug 2022 – May 2024
9th and 10th Grade
1 hrs/wk for 25 weeks
- Competed in county-level mathematics tournaments, solving timed problems across algebra, geometry, probability, and number theory.
- Contributed as part of the Junior Varsity team, collaborating on group rounds that emphasized teamwork, logical reasoning, and speed under pressure.
- Attended weekly practice meetings, working through advanced problems sets that deepened understanding of competition math topics and built faster solving techniques.
- Helped Walton place consistently in the top half of competing schools at local contests, strengthening the school’s academic representation.
- Gained exposure to mathematics beyond the classroom curriculum, including contest-level strategies later applied in AP Statistics and linear algebra coursework.
Competition & Hackathon Experience
North Central Technology Competition
Jan 2024 | Jan 2025
10th and 11th grade
- North Central Technology Competition (2025) – Earned 1st Place in Programming Project, presenting a Wildfire ML Risk Predictor that achieved ~85% accuracy on NASA wildfire datasets.
- North Central Technology Competition (2024) – Placed 3rd in Programming Project, developing a Mini-Games Suite including Snake, TicTacToe, and Hangman with integrated score tracking.
Divergent Teams Microsoft Hackathon
April 2025
11th grade
- Collaborated in a team of 4 to develop a student productivity app with task tracking and reminders; placed 6th overall out of dozens of competing teams.
Mission Brain Hackathon
June 2025
Summer of 11th Grade
- In a team of 3, developed a neuroscience-focused app proposing a creative pen-based solution to deliver on-site TPA (tissue plasminogen activator) stroke treatment, aiming to reduce critical delays in care.
- Finalized an MVP, created a business plan, and presented the solution to mentors; placed 3rd in room for innovation and impact.
Congressional App Challenge (GA District 11)
Aug 2025 – Present
12th Grade
- Currently developing a stock-trading app providing ML-driven investment tips and portfolio analysis with a team of 3
Awards & Recognitions
- 2x AP Scholar with Distinction Award Recipient
- 2x PlayVs Georgia High School Association E-Sports (1st place)
- 3x Letters and Bars Award from Walton High School (High Honor Roll Recipient)
- 100+ Hard LeetCode Problems Solved (Earned LeetCode Badge)
- Collegeboard National Recognition Program: School Recognition Award
- GA Student Technology Competition Qualifier
- North Central Tech Competition (1st Place: Project Programming)
- North Central Tech Competition (3rd Place: Project Programming)
- SERA Trust 120+ Volunteer Hour and Valuable Volunteer Certificate
Technology Proficiencies and Certifications
PCEP 30-02 Python Developer
Entry-level certification validating foundational Python programming knowledge
View CredentialAWS AI Practitioner Certified
Certification demonstrating understanding of AWS AI/ML services and use cases
View CredentialMachine Learning Specialization
Advanced coursework covering Supervised ML, Advanced Algorithms, and Unsupervised Learning from DeepLearning.AI and Stanford University.
View CredentialSupervised Machine Learning: Regression and ClassificationAdvanced Learning AlgorithmsUnsupervised Learning, Recommenders, Reinforcement LearningPLTW Digital Electronics
Scored 550/600 (Distinguished); covered logic design, circuits, and hardware
View Credential