Aditya Bhatia

(919) 348-6281 | ​bhatia.aditya@gmail.com

High school student with interest and exposure in Robotics, Mechatronics, and Automation.

Technical Skills
Java, Python & C# CAD 2D/3D modeling
Design Thinking HTML & CSS
Adobe Products Artificial Intelligence
Robotics Machine Learning

Education
Green Hope High School (Class of 2021), Cary, NC
Activities and Societies​: Black Falcons Cyber Security Team, Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honors Society), Future
Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA), National Technical
Honors Society, Conrad Challenge
Relevant Coursework:​ Computer Engineering Technology, AP Computer Science, Principles of Business and
Finance, AP Calculus, AP Physics

Experience
FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Team 900, The Zebracorns, Durham, NC
CAD/Mechanical Subteam Lead, July 2019 - present
● Lead team of 25 students in planning, designing, and developing mechanical components for a robot
with autonomous capabilities and varying level of complexity
● Moderate team meetings and conduct design review sessions
● Ensure team deliverables are met according to the plan
CAD/Mechanical Subteam Member, June 2017 - present
● Design robot components and mechanisms using CAD 2D/3D Modeling (specifically OnShape and
Solidworks)
● Fabricate components, mechanisms, and assemble robot
● Wire robot connections and troubleshoot electrical issues
● Ensure optimal robot performance during competitive events
● Collaborate in the preparation of marketing collateral for presentations and outreach activities
● Promote STEM as part of community outreach initiatives as well as mentor FIRST Lego League (FLL)
& FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) teams
● Prepare scouting reports on competitors during competitive events and make recommendations for
possible alliance partners
Teaching Assistant for TIGER (Teaching Innovation, Graciousness, and Engineering through Robotics)
Summer Program, July 2019
● Developed and delivered a mechanical/CAD curriculum to students on FIRST Robotics teams from
underserved areas of North Carolina
NCVPS Peer Tutoring Center, Raleigh, NC
Technology Lead and Team Lead, January 2016 - present
● Established a tech support helpdesk that provides asynchronous and synchronous support to facilitate
students’ success in online coursework
● Provide tutoring support to students from across North Carolina
● Established a writing center for providing support to students with essay writing skills as well as
providing real-time feedback on the content
● Mentor a team of 10+ tutors and share best practices

MIT Lincoln Laboratory Beaver Works Summer Institute

Autonomous RACECAR Program, July 2020
● One of 21 rising high school seniors selected to participate in this competitive program
● Utilized Python to program an autonomous RACECAR running on the Robot Operating System (ROS)
● Integrated Computer Vision algorithms utilizing OpenCV for obstacle avoidance, path following, and
alignment
● Created an image classifier using LIDAR data, trained by a Convolutional Neural Network, to
autonomously drive the RACECAR through various wall-following tracks

Game2Learn Lab, North Carolina State University

High School Computer Science Intern, June 2020 - July 2020
● Piloted and designed educational tools and software for K-12 classrooms
● Supported a joint CS Frontiers project between NCSU and Vanderbilt University; tested advanced
block-based educational simulations and programs
● Participated in multiple research studies with graduate students
● Worked collaboratively to build computing-infused programs for 150+ middle and high school teachers
across North and South Carolina
● Provided Snap! and Computer Science support to educators during the four-day-long Infusing
Computing Professional Development event hosted by The Citadel and NCSU

Sayware, Ty Sayman
Electrical Engineering Intern, June 2020 - August 2020
● Designed and built embedded systems using Altium
● Built multi-layer PCB boards and enclosures
● Designed a custom breakout board for the recently released NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX
● Completed testing of prototypes for mechanical and electrical functions

Awards/Accomplishments
● Presidential Volunteer Service Award (Gold Distinction), 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020
● DECA Finalist (State Level), 2017, 2018 & 2019
● FBLA Finalist (District & State Level), 2018 & 2019
● Certified in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
● Conrad Innovator, Conrad Spirit of Innovation Challenge, 2020

Summer Programs
● Research Project on Exploring Human-Computer Interaction Applications, 2019
● North Carolina State University, College of Engineering - Robotics in Reality, 2019
● North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics - Introduction to Cryptology with Programming,
2018
● North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics - Young Builder’s Guild, 2017