High School Sophomore & Entrepreneur
Yash Maheshwari
About Me
I'm Yash Maheshwari, a high school student with a keen interest in technology and innovation. I am the co-founder of Novus Innovation LLC, Tech Spark, and Emploma. Through these companies, I have been pursuing my passion for entrepreneurship and helping others.
In addition to my academic pursuits, I enjoy sports, including basketball and running, as well as software development using various coding languages. My goal is to leverage my experience in software development and entrepreneurship to make a positive impact.
If you'd like to connect or learn more about my work, follow me on LinkedIn or send me an email at yashmahe2018@gmail.com.
Extracurriculars
Here are some of my roles and activities outside of school.
Lead Java Instructor, FTC Robotics Team
April 2024 - Present
- Providing Java coaching to a local FTC team alongside a robotics professor from the University of Wisconsin.
- Organizing and facilitating technical workshops and hands-on training sessions.
Generative AI Researcher, ASDRP
January 2024 - Present
- Researching application of large language models in regards to chemistry and predicting reactions.
Software Student, FRC Team 971
June 2023 - Present
- Working alongside seasoned mentors to develop the software for 971's Robot.
Software Lead, FRC Team 9584
December 2023 - May 2024
- Led software development in C++, mentored students, and managed version control via Gerrit.
- Was 1 of 2 team representatives elected to speak to judges during competitions.
- Was invited to the 2024 Robotics World Championship in Houston and ranked as the 1st Rookie Team in our Division.
- Was the technician and software in the pit for 9584 during the San Francisco Regional and World Championship.
Lead Instructor, Python Computer Programming Classes
April 2020 - August 2020
- Developed Python curriculum for beginner to intermediate level students.
- Taught dozens of local elementary school students the basics of programming in Python.
Projects
Explore some of my projects where I have applied my skills and knowledge.
Battle Timz Card Game
Apr 2021 - Present
- Designed Battle Timz Card Game with Canva and had the game manufactured in China.
- Ran a local testing campaign to get feedback & reiterate on the product.
- Crowdfunded over $1000 on Kickstarter to manufacture the game.
- Developed an intensive marketing strategy resulting in over 100 units sold in the first week.
MyChitChatApp
Jul 2020 - September 2020
- Designed MyChitChatApp to communicate with friends and family without a phone number.
- Developed the app using Xcode, Swift, and Firebase.
Companies
Learn more about the companies and non-profits I have founded and worked with.
Emploma
July 2024 - Present
- Co-founded a company dedicated to connecting talented college students and graduates with jobs.
- Developing the product using html, css, tailwind, javascript, flask, and firebase.
Tech Spark
January 2024 - Present
- Co-founded a non-profit organization to educate students in robotics and computer programming.
- Leading summer camps to help elementary and middle school students explore STEM.
Novus Innovation LLC
April 2021 - January 2024
- Founded and led a company that successfully launched Battle Timz Card Game.
- Handled negotiations with manufacturers in China.
- Featured in the Los Altos Town Crier and my school's yearbook.
Skills
Discover the proficiencies that allow me to excel in the tech field.
Programming Languages
Python, Java, C++
Python Libraries
Tensorflow, numpy, matplotlib
Front-End Development
HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Back-End Development
JavaScript, Flask, Django, Python, Firebase
Version Control
Github, Gerrit
App Development
Xcode, Swift
Licenses & Certificates
Here are some of the certifications I have earned.
Introduction to Web Development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Sep 2023
IBM
Python for Data Science, AI & Development
Aug 2023
IBM
Codes, Ciphers, and Cryptography: An Introduction through Math
Jul 2023
Brown University
ISTS/GenCyber Cybersecurity Certificate
Jun 2023
Dartmouth College
Awards & Achievements
Here are some of the accolades I have received.
USA Computing Olympiad (USACO)
January 2024 - Present
- Scored 1000 in Bronze level and am preparing for Silver and Gold for the next competition season.
Local Hackathon Competition
Garbage Identifier App
- Won the most popular award for developing a garbage identifier app powered by a self-trained neural network.
Chess Competitor
September 2015 - Present
- Achieved 1st place in numerous local competitions and reached a peak rating of over 2,000 elo.