ACHIEVEMENTS
Applied Data Institute Scholar
I was selected as 1 of 16 global scholars for the fully-funded ($9,500) Applied Data Institute, an advanced AI and Data Science program by Equitech Futures. This global fellowship and innovation lab is dedicated to leveraging technology for the greater good, and its programs, including the Equitech Futures Institute in Oxford and the Applied Data Institute, are designed to equip individuals with advanced data science skills to tackle pressing global challenges.
1st Prize - BU Hacks
In the BU Hacks hackathon, hosted by Bennett University, my team secured the first prize among a massive pool of over 2600 participants. Our victory came with a cash prize of Rs. 8000 and an internship opportunity at Hoverrobotix. Additionally, we received winning kits from Devfolio and Bubble, as well as premium accounts for services including Qoom, Coding Blocks, and 1Password.
2nd Prize - Code4Odisha Hackathon
Secured 2nd position among 2000+ participants in Odisha's biggest hackathon, won a cash prize of Rs. 10,000, and an internship
1st Prize - HackACode 2021 Hackathon
Competing solo in my second hackathon, I emerged as the winner of HackACode 2021 against a field of over 1200 participants. For this accomplishment, I was awarded ₹25,000 cash prize, a OnePlus Power Bank, a HackACode T-Shirt, stickers, and a free domain name.
1st Prize - AMU Battlegrounds Hackathon
In my first solo hackathon, I secured the top position at the AMU Battlegrounds Hackathon, competing against more than 300 participants. My project earned the "Coding Ninjas Best Project" award with a ₹30,000 cash prize.
2nd Position - Hack the Solution
My team achieved the runner-up position in the Hack the Solution hackathon. As the second-place team, we were awarded with Devfolio schwag, the Wolfram Award, and access to courses on GeeksForGeeks and Coding Blocks.
Best Debutant - UPES Hackathon 5.0
At the UPES Hackathon 5.0, I was honored with the "Best Debutant Coder" Award. This was a significant achievement for me as it was my very first hackathon.
Top 10 Finalist - HackOWASP 3.0
Our team was recognized as one of the top 10 finalists out of over 100 participating teams in HackOWASP 3.0.
Top 7 Finalist - MozoHack 2021
In MozoHack 2021, my team emerged as one of the top 7 finalists from a field of over 300 teams.
Star Performer - Udyami Utsav
I was recognized as a "Star Performer" at Udyami Utsav, a national-level pitching event. My startup concept was selected as one of the top 10 ideas, granting me the opportunity for mentorship and incubation from the Udyami Utsav team.
National Qualifier - CBSE National Science Exhibition
My team and I were National Qualifiers for the CBSE National Science Exhibition. We developed a Humanoid Robot named LARA, designed to enhance interaction with autistic children through life-like movements, which could be controlled remotely via a Bluetooth-based mobile application. Our project's selection was a great honor, and we had the opportunity to represent our school at the national finals held at Mayur Public School, Noida.
3rd Prize - Pitch Your Product (IIT BBSR E-SUMMIT'19)
At the IIT Bhubaneswar E-Summit, my team secured the third prize in the "Pitch Your Product" competition. We competed against 30 teams from across India and, after successfully navigating two rounds, were awarded a cash prize of Rs. 3000.
Regional Finalist - TCS IT Wiz
I was a Regional Finalist in the TCS IT Wiz held in Bhubaneswar. This prestigious IT quiz saw participation from over 60 schools and 1500 students from all over Odisha.
1st Position - Entrepreneurship Competition (XUBERANCE)
Our team won first place in the Inter-School Entrepreneurship Competition at XUBERANCE. We stood out among 25 competing teams from various schools across Odisha.
Winner - Epson Smartest Young Indian Contest
I was a national winner in the Epson Smartest Young Indian Contest, placing in the top 5 (4th Position) among thousands of participants. I was awarded an Epson Printer, and my school received an Epson Gift Hamper and an Enterprise Printer. This award is particularly special as it was my first national-level victory.