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Portfolio — 2026

OM
MANGA

Mechanical engineering student who loves building ambitious ideas into real products.

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Work

3 roles
Volunteer Math Teacher
The Shifting Orbits Foundation
Jan 2025 – Feb 2026
Tutored underserved grade 8–10 students in mathematics through the Shifting Orbits Foundation. Introduced Vedic Math techniques to improve arithmetic speed and test performance, helped students build confidence in problem-solving.
Teaching & communication Problem-solving & adaptability
Manufacturing Operations Intern
BANDO INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Jul 2025
I gained hands-on exposure to large-scale manufacturing, operations, and workplace systems rooted in Japanese industrial practices. Observed production processes across belt and plastic component plants, contributed process improvement ideas reviewed by plant leadership, and learned how departments like logistics, purchasing, trade, quality, and safety coordinate within a global manufacturing network.
Observational Analysis Continuous Process Improvement
Textile Waste Management Intern
Centre for Research in Urban Affairs
Aug 2024 – Jan 2025
Completed a Textile Waste Management internship focused on post-consumer textile waste and consumer behavior analysis. Researched sustainability challenges in the textile industry, explored waste reduction approaches, and studied how consumer habits influence recycling and disposal systems.
Research & analytical thinking Sustainability & consumer behavior analysis
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Education

Pursuing Bachelor's
2026
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Graduated high school this year and will be studying Mechanical Engineering at UIUC, continuing my interest in building things that are both practical and innovative.
2026
High School
Greenwood High International School
Completed the IB Diploma Programme in grades 11–12 with Higher Levels in Math AA, Physics, and Chemistry, alongside subjects like Economics and English. Previously completed the IGCSE curriculum in grades 9–10, achieving 6 A*s in the final examinations.
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Hobbies

What I love
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Music
Play both guitar and keyboard recreationally, mainly learning songs by ear and experimenting across different styles.
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Golf
Play casually at local courses and enjoy the mix of precision, patience, and strategy the sport requires.
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Learning Japanese
Currently learning Japanese out of interest in the language and culture.
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Pickup Basketball
Play pickup basketball almost every day and enjoy the competitiveness and teamwork that comes with the game.
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Accomplishments

Highlights
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Third Place at ISSO
Helped my school team secure 3rd place at the ISSO Basketball Tournament after months of consistent practice, teamwork, and high-pressure games against strong international school teams. The experience strengthened my discipline, communication, and ability to perform under pressure while competing at a highly competitive level.
2023
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World Scholar's Cup
Won multiple medals across regional and international rounds of the World Scholar’s Cup, qualifying for the Tournament of Champions at Yale University.
2022
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Robo-Cup Junior
Built and coded a LEGO EV3 waste-segregation robot that won Best Overall Performance in Pune.
2023
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Conrad Challenge
Designed SolePlus, a spray that extends shoe lifespan by improving outsole durability; reached the Conrad Challenge Innovator stage and continued the project independently.
2025