Soham Mandar Rajeshirke
Email: soham1rajeshirke@gmail.com
11th Grade, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Alexandria VA
Work Objective:
I have a deep interest in Robotics and Advanced Electronics. I am currently studying Automation and
Robotics at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. I would like to further develop my
knowledge of building and programming robots. My goal is to become a computer science and robotics engineer. I hope to build an intelligent robot that can operate in work conditions that are hazardous for humans.
Dates of Availability:
Summer 2023: 17 June – 22 August 2023
Current Educational Level:
I am currently a junior at Thomas Jefferson High School. In sophomore year, I am enrolled in the Automation and Robotics: Microsystems course. In freshman year, I completed the Accelerated Foundations of Computer Science course and became proficient in the Python and Java programming languages. I plan to attend a university and major in Computer Science.
Prior Educational History:
Completed freshman year of high school. I took Honors Biology, Honors English 9, Design and Tech,
Research & Statistics, Accelerated Foundations of Computer Science, Spanish 2, World
History/Geography 1, and Economics and Personal Finance.
Currently in sophomore year of high school. I completed Algebra 2 and Automation & Robotics: Systems.
I am taking Honors Chemistry, Honors English 10, Trigonometry, Automation & Robotics: Microsystems,
Spanish 3, and World History/Geography 2.
Technical Skills:
Programming with HTML5, Java, Python, and Scratch
Building apps in Xcode
Designing 3D models using computer-aided design
3D printing
Laser cutting
Designing webpages and websites
Achievements/Awards:
Attended National Scholars Day in 2022
Programmed blood pressure tracking app, won an award in computer science division at
Diocesan science fair
Participated in FIRST Lego League: Into Orbit (2018) and FIRST Lego League: City Shaper (2019);
won the regional tournament and participated in the Virginia State Finals
Programmed and published website www.oursciencehub.com (currently moved to https://oursciencehub.sohraj.com/)
Inducted into the National Junior Honors Society in 2019, served as NJHS secretary for school
chapter for one year
Winner of the President’s Award for Educational Excellence in 5 th grade
Computer Languages:
Python, Java, HTML5
Computer Operating Systems:
Windows, macOS
Specialized Software:
Xcode, Desmos, Onshape, Arduino, jGRASP, Eclipse, Unity, Scratch, Corona SDK, Google
Docs/Slides/Sheets/Sites/Forms, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher)
Research Projects:
Worked on a research project about the impact of gender, age, and race on the mortality of COVID-19.
Outside Interests:
Golf – was on high school team in sophomore year
Taekwondo – earned first degree black belt
Swimming
Designing models using computer-aided design
3D printing
Laser cutting
Creating games in scratch.mit.edu
Practicing the piano and the guitar