Pratheet Joshi

Greetings!

I'm a rising sophomore at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute majoring in Computer Science with a concentration in Artificial Intelligence and a Minor in Cognitive Science, with interests in AI/Machine Learning, Data Science, and Software Development. Although technically I am a rising sophomore, I got admitted to the ACCEL+ program which reduces my tenure and thus targeting graduation by May 2026.

I'm pursuing a spring / summer internship/co-op this summer in software engineering, data science, AI, and similar roles to apply my skills in an impactful and meaningful way. I'm also interested in research, business, and finance roles of various other kinds too.

Throughout my time at RPI, I have been able to hone my technical skills in Python, JavaScript, Java, R, C/C++ and HTML/CSS, as well as strengthen my leadership/people management skills as a Resident Assistant and Teachers Assistant for various courses. I am very excited to continue to learn and apply my skills in an impactful and positive way in my personal as well as professional life.

Best Regards

Pratheet Joshi

Profile Summary:

• A creative, dynamic and resilient student with excellent work ethics with a concrete plan to graduate in 2026 (before 21 yrs of age) and start working towards masters/PHD. 
• Incredibly involved on the university campus, including being a Resident Assistant (RA), Teachers Assistant (TA), Organizing HackRPI, and various clubs.
• Experience developing through large projects (VZCode, PSoft Tools) with tools like Python, Java, R, C/C++, JavaScript, React, ShareDB, CodeMirror 6, and HTML/CSS.
• Presented a project summary to over 250 attendees at the RCOS 2024 Summit.
• Working in various capacities as an analyst, coder, project lead and mentor on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Completed relevant coursework like Data Structures, Principles of Software, Human & Machine Learning, Linear Algebra, and Discrete Mathematics.
• Well acquainted with Software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Current Cumulative College GPA: 3.94/4.0, High School GPA: 4.3 (W), SAT:1520 
• While studying in High School, successfully completed various college level courses (AP Calculus AB & BC (5/5), AP Physics 1 & 2 (5/5), AP Computer Science (4/5), AP Stats (5/5) and Dual Enrollment (completed with a 4.0 GPA): Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, and Multivariable Calculus.
• Won several awards and recognition including Rensselaer Dean’s List (Fall 2023-Present), ACCEL+ Program, Letter of Recognition from Rensselaer Department of Computer Science, Rensselaer Leadership Award, Rensselaer Recognition Award, Milpitas High School Summa Cum Laude, Golden State Seal of Merit, Maroon Cord, VEX Think Award 2023, and AP Scholar with Distinction. 
• Other activities: 
  • VEX Robotics (Team 1669X Co-Lead), Computer Building Project & Blog, American Cancer Society Blog, and San Ramon Hackathon.
  • 13th Street Cats Volunteering, Gurus of Dance, playing chess, boxing, swimming and Researching in Astrology.

Rensselaer Center for Open Source (RCOS)                                                                                                           Troy, NY

PSOFT Tools Project Lead & Developer                                                                                                  Aug 2024-Present

• Working with Dr. Konstantin Kuzmin to lead the team of 6 students that develops the Principles of Software Tools website.
• Using Java and React to create custom verification for Hoare Triples, CFGs and counterexamples.
• Creating a platform to execute code in Dafny, and to find the loop invariant of complex loops.
• Create a rigorous test suite to help evaluate new contributions to the project and identify bugs.

RCOS Mentor                                                                                                                                                                     Aug 2024-Present

• Working with Professor Wes Turner and team to facilitate over 70+ RCOS projects and 400+ students throughout the semester.
• Providing technical support and coaching to projects, to ensure projects are completed within the planned date with correct codes. 
• Grading 25+ student’s open-source contributions and panel presentations for the semester.

VZCode Fullstack Developer                                                                                                              May 2024-August 2024

• Worked with Professor Curran Kelleher to develop the multiplayer front/backend of the VZCode Integrated Development Environment.
• Fully developed the multiplayer “follow user” feature, with a toggle button, automatic file switching and auto-scroll to follow another user in real time using CodeMirror 6.
• Created the frontend icons for follow and presence detection in files, and the backend using React JS Webhooks.
• Created fix to ignore typescript related bugs by observing console logs and adding ignore commands to the typescript linter.
• Presented a project summary to over 250 attendees at the RCOS 2024 Summit.

Teachers Assistant (TA)                                                                                                                                               Troy, NY

Physics 2 TA                                                                                                                                                     January 2024-May 2024

• Serving as a Teaching Assistant to Dr. Yong Zheng and Professor Glenn Cioleck, supporting 400+ students across 11 sections.
• Delivering comprehensive lectures to over 100 students before exams, clarifying complex concepts in quantum physics.
• Contributed to a 13.7% increase in exam scores compared to previous semesters and a significant increase in pass rates for the course. 

HackRPI                                                                                                                                                                               Troy, NY

Organizer                                                                                                                                                                    Aug 2023-May 2024

• Organizing RPI’s 10th Annual 48-Hour Hackathon.
• Working with 15 sponsors for over 20 non-monetary prizes and over $18,000 monetary awards.
• Coordinated logistics, over 50 volunteers, mentors, judges, and keynote speakers, ensuring an engaging experience for the 700+ participants.

13th Street Cats                                                                                                                                                    San Jose, CA

Adoption Center Volunteer                                                                                                                 June 2019-July 2023

• Helping to manage operations at 13th St’s Coleman Adoption Center, overseeing the successful adoption of 1500+ cats over a four-year period.
• Interacting directly with adoptees and guiding them through the adoption process 
• Coordinating with the feeding/spay/neuter program, helping 2600+ cats across the Bay Area.
• Conducting training sessions for new volunteers, demonstrating proper care, handling, and adoption procedures. 

PROJECTS & PASSIONS

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

• Developed scraper for JSON, HTML/CSS, and text files.
• Created console-based emulations of the google Browser, Spotify, Uber, and Yelp.

Implemented console-based enhancements to existing features, like nesting YouTube comments & displaying the latest TikTok trends.

EDUCATION

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)                                                                                                      Troy, NY 

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, GPA: 3.94/4.0                                                                      Aug 2023-Present

Concentration in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Data Science  

Targeting Minor in Cognitive Science of Artificial Intelligence

Relevant Coursework: Principles of Software, Data Structures, Physics 2, Discrete Math & Computational Theory, Introduction to Algorithms, and Human & Machine Learning

Milpitas High School                                                                                                                               Milpitas, CA

High School Diploma, Cumulative GPA: 4.3 (W), SAT: 1520                                                              Aug 2019-June 2023

Relevant Coursework: AP Calculus AB & BC (5/5), AP Physics 1 & 2 (5/5), AP Computer Science (4/5), AP Stats (5/5)

Dual Enrollment (completed with a 4.0 GPA): Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, and Multivariable Calculus.