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Hi, I am Kavya Venkatesan.

Innovate, Inspire & Transform in S .T .E .E .L
  • (Service + Technology + Engineering + Enterprenurship + Leadership)
  • Service: People-Oriented, Published Researcher
  • Technology: Eyes On the Future
  • Engineering: Build and Launch a product “zero-to-one” style.
  • Entrepreneurship: Give the secret, Sell the Implementation
  • Leadership: Tech-Driven True-Impact!

    • How to Thrive in a Changing World?

    True. Tested. Thrived. “How to Thrive In a Changing World?” is more than just a roadmap for navigating a rapidly evolving world. The 16 chapters are packed with in-depth insight to balance the spheres of life. It is a journey of self-development for anyone who wants to adapt on their feet and own the future. This book is a rare balance of authenticity, brevity, and clarity.

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    Junior Achievement Board of Directors

    In Washington D.C., I presented to JA USA’s National Board of Directors on the future of technological entrepreneurship. I addressed top-level executives from companies including JP Morgan and US Bank. I also serves as JA’s Youngest Global Advisor, representing millions of students who are impacted by JA programs. My thought leadership spans the following areas: Scaling with AI, Edtech, Portfolio Optimization, Tech & Development.

    IEEE-MIT Undergraduate Research Technical Conference

    Accepted into the international research conference and publication in the IEEE Journal; Presented my research in audio encryption and chaos theory at MIT in front of a panel of department professors

    Github Youtube Link

    Student of the Year

    In 2022, I received the distinguished honor of “Student of the Year” from NJ Association for Gifted Children (NJAGC). I was recognized in the media for my excellence and impact in academics & leadership. Check out this mini-documentary from NJAGC Awards showcasing my work.

    Watch my Mini-Documentary!

    America’s 16 Under 16 in STEM (the74 million)

    I was selected for America’s Inaugural “16 Under 16 in STEM” Class. Honorees demonstrate 3 key qualities: creativity, change-making, and resilience. I was interviewed by the74million on my AI research with the FAA, national advocacy, and my 2 apps targeting the climate crisis.

    Watch My Interview!

    Governor’s STEM Scholar

    I was named as New Jersey Governor’s STEM Scholar. Supported by the NJ Research & Development Council, I have amplified the intersections of technology and academia, government, and industry. My research has been presented to leaders at Merck, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, and the State Legislature. Through the program, I was recognized for my ability to “marry the analytical aspects of STEM with extraordinary communication skills”.

    Media Link!

    National CNBC Summit Panelist

    After a national application process, I was selected as a panelist for CNBC’s “Financial Literacy: Invest In You” and “Business for Sustainable Summit Tomorrow” Summits. I interacted with the Honorable Deputy Secretary of Treasury & Former SEC Chair.

    Youtube

    Princeton University Prize Presentation

    I was recognized by the Princeton University Prize in Race Relations Program for my inclusive educational leadership. I presented to Princeton Alumni and Students on my work and collaborations (with Character.Org, NJ Department of Ed, SWE).

    “Chats with Changemakers” (215,000 views)

    As the National Host of DiscoverE’s “Chats with Changemakers”, I interview innovators who are trailblazing in their industries. The show has reached over 215,000 K-12 students. Check out this episode where I chatted with a NASA Engineer leading the Artemis mission.

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    National Finalist "Voice of Democracy"

    Kavya was selected as a Finalist in the 76th Voice of Democracy Audio-Essay Competition out of 40,000 students. She was flown to Washington D.C. for an all-expense-paid trip to learn about the foundation of America’s history

    Watch the Speech!

    FLASH MENTOR ALERT: "#ICanHelp365"

    As a self-driven student, I’ve spent years figuring out the best way to learn, create opportunities, and have a fruitful, balanced high school journey. Now, I want to give back through my #ICanHelp365 mentorship initiative. If you’re a teen looking for seasoned direction/guidance, submit your questions through this form. I’d be happy to help any student level up their life at no cost!!

    Form Link!

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    Kavya Venkatesan:

    Fast Facts:

  • Who I am: 17-year-old Highflier, Author, Accelerator
  • My Strategy: Future Focused, Forever Learner
  • Vision: Create a diversified impact in S.T.E.E.L.
  • Sports: Varsity Golfer, ardent fan of FC Barcelona.
  • Travelled 17 countries and counting.
  • Arts: Multicultural musician & Bharatanatyam dancer
  • References: Google knows Me :)
  • Remember: A moment of being kind can change a life.

    • Education:

  • Committed to the Jerome Fisher Management & Tech (M&T) Program @ UPenn
  • Earning Dual Degree from The Wharton School and Penn School of Engineering & Applied Sciences

    • Favorite Content:

  • -The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday
  • -Start with Why by Simon Sinek
  • -The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
  • -Wait But Why Blog by Tim Urban
  • -Lex Fridman Podcast (Episode #394 with Neri Oxman)

    • Domain Knowledge:

  • Domain Knowledge: Multimodal AI, Deep Learning, Financial Modelling, Health Economics, Market Analytics, Optimization, Chaos Mathematics, Real-time Encryption Systems

    • Internship Highlights:

  • -At age 14, my first paid tech internship with the Federal Aviation Administration. Only been uphill.
  • -At age 15, I started working as a published and paid AI researcher at Moffitt Cancer Center.
  • -At 16, I shape the future of decision-making at some of the world’s largest NGOs.

    • Professional Certifications:

  • -Introduction to Quantum Computing(with IBM)
  • -Bloomberg Market Concepts
  • -Neural Networks & Deep Learning (Stanford)
  • -Wharton Business Strategies for Social Impact
  • -Introduction to Computer Science 50 (Harvard)

    • Scholar:

  • -Governor School of Engineering & Technology (2023): Selected as 1 of the top 72 students in New Jersey for a highly competitive, full-tuition scholarship in research & academics
  • -Morgan Stanley JumpStart Scholar (2023):Selected for 6-month rigorous program in finance and leadership; Working on competitive case challenge under Morgan Stanley MDs & analysts.
  • -NJ Governor Scholar (2022): Competitive program for high school students demonstrating excellence in research and passion for STEM; Selected for a year-long internship and 4 fully paid conferences
  • -Waksman Scholar (2021): First Author of 3 DNA Sequence analyses published in the National Center for Biotechnology Information; Recognized as the highest academically performing student at Waksman’s Microbiology Research Group
  • -W.E.B. Dubois Scholar (2022): Accepted into the Accelerated Learning Institute (with Princeton University) and completed the Applied Mathematics track

    • Projects

    Federal Aviation Administration PEGASAS: Rotorcraft Safety

    Knowledge/Skills: Convolutional Networks, Deep Ensemble Architecture, Data Pipeline Development

    About This Project: Since I was 14 years old, I have collaborated with FAA Flight Test Engineers on graduate-level research that aims to reduce aviation-related fatalities. I have developed AI algorithms that can accurately analyze video data from cockpit cameras and identify different flight parameters (visibility, airspeed, attitude) from flight gauges/outside scenes. These AI systems are an inexpensive solution for small helicopter pilots, who are often unable to participate in traditional Helicopter Flight Data Monitoring Programs due to resource & cost constraints.

    How I Got This Opportunity? Because of my curiosity and thoughtful questions, I was invited to submit my resume for this graduate-level project. After seeing my drive and the immediate value I created in the first 2 months, I was hired as an intern and paid for 2 years.

    Redefining the Future of Healthcare

    Knowledge/Skills: Large Language Model Training, Prompt Engineering, AWS Services (S3 Ingest Bucket, Data Lake Formation, RDS MySQL, etc.), Data Warehousing

    About This project: At Moffitt Cancer Center, I worked on MINDS (Multimodal Integration of Oncology Data System). MINDS aims to provide greater analytical power to researchers for more precise, evidence-based care. With a cloud native architecture, MINDS is a scalable, patient-centric, and cost-effective metadata framework that integrates data from different sources and modalities (imaging, genomic, Electronic Health Records). I am one of the first authors for a technical paper about MINDS (publication pending in MDP Sensors Journal). In addition to MINDS, I have trained Large Language Models on thousands of medical abstracts to generate answers to clinical and biomedical questions. My current research focus is evaluating the safety, robustness, and reliability of AI Chatbots in answering patient questions.

    How I Got This Opportunity? My academic background and success in the FAA projects landed me a paid internship at the Moffitt Cancer Center. I became the Youngest Member of the Cancer AI Multimodal Lab.

    Research Paper Link

    Social Cyber Forensics Research

    Knowledge/Skills: Forecast Modelling, Big Data Analytics, Open Source Intelligence Techniques

    About This project: As a Network Contagion Research Institute Intern, I co-designed a multidisciplinary study focused on tracking market speculation & inauthentic activity of 18 FTX-backed cryptocurrencies. I analyzed social media chatter and cryptocurrency wallet movements with machine learning & forecast modeling. Findings were at the intersection of academia & industry and spotlighted at CNBC, NYT, and Princeton Plasma physics Lab.

    How I Got This Opportunity? As a NJ Governor STEM Scholar, I was selected to apply to the NCRI’s Cyber Lab Internship due to my extensive experience in AI & analytics.

    Link

    Innovative Approach to Modern Audio Encryption

    Knowledge/Skills: Key Exchange Algorithm Development, Chaos Maps, Wavelet Transform

    About This Project: In the age of propagating cyber attacks, the security of information exchange is crucial. I developed a novel audio encryption system that operates within the real-time latency threshold of 200 milliseconds. Unlike popular encryption methods, the proposed system leverages chaos theory to transmit audio signals in a more secure and efficient manner. The system is also compatible with weaker/older computer processors and can have out-of-the-box implementations in governmental intelligence organizations and remote work frameworks such as Zoom. I am a co-author of a paper that was published in IEEE and accepted into the MIT Undergraduate Research Technology Conference (URTC).

    How I Got This Opportunity? This was my project at the Governor’s School of Engineering and Technology (GSET) where I received a full merit scholarship for research and academics. Top students from each high school in New Jersey are invited to apply to GSET.

    Github

    Power of Predictive Analysis

    Knowledge/Skills: Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Structures, Heroku

    About This Project: I pitched and programmed “AI-19 Advisor”, an app that predicts an individual’s COVID-19 mortality risk based on demographic factors (age, race, location, gender). The app is powered by predictive algorithms, which analyze COVID-19 mortality data from the Center of Disease Control (CDC).

    How I Got This Opportunity? After witnessing how COVID-19 ravaged global communities, I banded together with a few high school students to research open-source datasets. This led me to pitching “AI-19 Adviser”, which was released after a month of development.

    Github

    Physics Simulations

    Knowledge/Skills: Applied Math, VPython, QuickBasic

    About This Project:Check out the simulations I created for my favorite calculus-based physics concepts. From the the classic “falling rod” problem to voltage maps, I felt intellectually challenged in my attempts to capture physics phenomena with derived formulas and bytes.

    Github

    The One-Stop-Shop Banking App

    Knowledge/Skills: Agile Development, Backend Intergration, Java

    About This Project: As Scrum Master, I led the ideation, development, and presentation of a Java app with 14 digital banking services (from loans to credit card accounts). I also conducted market research on the latest banking apps in the fintech space to identify opportunities for innovation.

    How I Got This Opportunity? Every year, my APCSA teacher assigns a project that the whole class must collaboratively work on. In my year, I was the only sophomore among juniors and seniors but was elected by the class to be the Project Scrum Master.

    Github

    My Achievements:

      Humanitarian Awards:
    • 2023 Gold Medal, Congressional Award (highest National honor by Congress for youth)
    • 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020- Gold, President’s Volunteer Service award
    • 2023 Princeton Prize in Race Relations Certificate of Accomplishment (Received for my Statewide DEI initiative)
    • 2021 Prudential, Year of Excellence

      • ACCOMPLISHMENTS ( S.T.E.E.L- Service, Technology, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Leadership)
    • 2028 University of Pennsylvania Jerome-Fisher Management and Technology Scholar
    • 2024 Brunetti Foundation Scholar (Award $10,000)
    • 2024 Cecilia Galvin Scholar (Award $5000)
    • 2024 NHS Scholar (Award $3000)
    • 2024 National Merit Scholar (Award $2500)
    • 2024 Elks Most Valuable Student Scholar (Award $5000)
    • 2024 NJ Better Business Bureau Scholar (Award $3000)
    • 2024 GE Reagan Scholar Semi-Finalist
    • 2024 United States Presidential Scholar Semi-Finalist
    • 2024 WLA Scholar
    • 2024 Bryan Cameron Impact Scholar Finalist
    • 2024 Outstanding Student Award- Middlesex County Secondary Principals
    • 2024 Ray A. KROC YOUTH awward for demonstrating all-around excellence in the areas of citizenship, leadership, scholarship and extracurricular activities
    • 2024 Georgia Tech Stamps President's Scholar Semi-Finalist
    • 2024 Jefferson Scholar Finalist
    • 2023 Global Innovator award, Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
    • 2023 IEEE-MIT Undergraduate Research Conference: Accepted as a Technical presenter (with paper publication in IEEEXplore). Presented to panel of MIT professors and industry professionals on my research on chaos-based encryption systems.
    • 2023, 2022, 2021 National Character.Org Ambassador: Leading national campaign and K-12 content on the power of integrity
    • 2023 Morgan Stanley JumpStart Scholar
    • 2023 Women in Tech Finalist ( Aspiring Teen category)
    • 2023 National Finalist Voice of Democracy Winner (VFW)
    • 2023 The SHYNE Award, Educational Leadership
    • 2023 NJ Governor STEM Scholar
    • 2023 NJ Governor Science Engineering Technology Scholar (State-sponsored summer governor’s school for STEM)
    • 2023 2022 Jefferson award in “Service Through STEM” (Recognized by NJ Governor’s Office)
    • 2022 NJ Gifted Children Association Distinguished Student Of The Year ( Academic & Leadership)
    • 2024, 2023, and 2022 NCWIT National Honorable Mention
    • 2022 16 Under 16 National Honoree for STEM (the74 million)
    • 2022 National AEOP Renaissance STEM Award
    • 2023 2022 AP National Scholar Award with Distinction
    • 2023, 2022, 2021 NJ State Science Fair winner
    • 2023, 2022, 2021 Naval Horizons STEM Essay winner
    • 2023, 2022-Time Congressional Youth Advisory Council Member: Crafted legislative agendas in healthcare and climate change for Congressman Pallone
    • 2021 CNBC Financial Literacy Summit Panelist
    • 2021: Congressional App Challenge Finalist
    • 2021: HACKJA- Best Social Innovation Winner
    • 2020 Scholastic Gold Key winner ( Personal Memoir)
    • 2020 Outstanding Leadership Award ( Youth STEM award)
    • 2020 Sickle Cell Healthathon Honoree

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