STUDENT • BUILDER • CHESS PLAYER • PROBLEM SOLVER
Om
Student interested in science, engineering, artificial intelligence, mathematics, chess, and building things that solve real problems.
AT A GLANCE
Highlights
A few things that represent my interests and work.
Personalized Allergy Prediction
Machine-learning science project using environmental and personal data.
View details → ENGINEERINGWhispering Hat
Wearable assistive-technology prototype using computer vision and sensors.
View details → CHESSCompetitive Chess
Tournament play, rating progress, selected games, and lessons from competition.
View details →At a glance
My work in numbers
ABOUT ME
Curious about how things work.
I enjoy learning by building, testing, and improving.
My interests include science, engineering, artificial intelligence, robotics, mathematics, chess, writing, and competitions. I especially like projects where I can combine ideas from several subjects to solve a practical problem.
This site is a collection of my work, achievements, activities, and things I am proud to have learned.
View my CV →“The best way to understand something is to try to build it, break it, and then build it again.”Om — personal learning philosophy
ACADEMICS
Learning & coursework
Courses, academic interests, competitions, and independent learning.
Advanced Math Path
Coursework, competitions, problem solving, and favorite areas of math.
Open →Science Studies
Biology, physical science, experiments, research, and science-fair work.
Open →Programming & AI
Python, web development, computer vision, machine learning, and data work.
Open →CODING
Algorithms, problem solving, and competitive programming.
Coding is one of my strongest interests. I primarily program in C++, using it to explore data structures, algorithms, and the challenge of solving problems under competition conditions.
I use C++ to prepare for and compete in the USA Computing Olympiad, where I have qualified for the Bronze division. I also practice on Codeforces as overflux, learning from each contest and working to improve my speed, reasoning, and implementation.
View Codeforces Profile →SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
Projects
Selected projects with detailed pages showing the idea, build, results, and lessons.
Personalized Allergy Prediction
Can personalized data predict next-day allergy symptoms better than pollen alone?
Whispering Hat
A wearable system that uses a camera, sensors, and audio feedback.
Autonomous Robot Car
A Raspberry Pi robot used to experiment with sensors, motors, and navigation.
TankFlare
A live site that uses AI to check fish, plant, and decor compatibility before you buy.
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Chess as a way to give back
Volunteering, outreach, and fundraising work that uses chess to reach students and families across two continents.
RMH — Introducing Chess
Weekly chess evenings at the largest Ronald McDonald House in the country.
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Arise — Chess-Loaded Tablets
Raising funds and shipping offline chess tools to students in East Africa.
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Arise School — New Beginnings
Building a chess club from scratch at a school in the foothills of Kilimanjaro.
Open →RECOGNITION
Awards & honors
Competitions, academic recognition, certificates, and notable accomplishments.
CHESS
Competitive chess
Tournament experience, ratings, selected games, and what chess has taught me.
View chess profileWRITING PORTFOLIO
Publications
Essays, reading responses, and science writing shaped by the questions I want to understand better.
My writing includes a New York Times Student Reading Challenge highlight article and popular-science work such as Why Turtles?, an exploration of turtle evolution and adaptation.
Explore publications →SKILLS
Tools I use
Python · HTML · CSS · JavaScript · SQL
Machine Learning · Computer Vision · Data Analysis
Raspberry Pi · Cameras · Sensors · Motors · Electronics
Research · Experiment Design · Presentations · Chess Analysis