Hi, I'm Indu 👋

I'm a student at Stanford studying computer science (AI), math, and philosophy.

I grew up just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, where I spent a lot of time tinkering, building, and working with my local community – learning how technology can meaningfully serve people at large scales.

I'm especially interested in applied AI, embedded systems and robotics, environmental sensing, and building technology with tangible community impact – which I've explored through a range of projects. Beyond tech, I enjoy writing, design, entrepreneurship, and interdisciplinary detours.

Experience

• Intern @ Stanford Women in Computer Science Oct. 2025 - Present

  Support the sponsorships and finance team to expand community and corporate partnerships.
• GTM & Growth Operations @ Code Four (YC X25) July 2025 - Oct. 2025

  All things growth, strategy, and customer acquisition for an AI copilot for police.
• Innovation & Technology Intern @ Town of Mooresville, NC May 2024 - Aug. 2025

  Worked on GIS, IT helpdesk, robotics, governance policies, etc. for my Town.
• Researcher & Lead Programmer @ UNC Wilmington's COAST Lab June 2023 - Dec. 2024

  Research in embedded systems and coastal engineering.
• Alumni Leadership Council Board Member @ Conrad Challenge Dec. 2024 - Present

  Hosting webinars, outreach, and mentorship for 5,000+ young entrepreneurs.
• Captain & Lead Programmer @ FUSE Robotics Aug. 2021 - June 2025

  Led NC's largest all-girls FTC robotics team in both engineering and outreach.
• Founder & Executive Director @ Hacktivism June 2024

  Hosted an international student hackathon with 120+ particpants from 17+ countries.
• Certified Instructor @ Mathnasium Mar. 2024 - June 2025

  Taught K-12 students of all backgrounds math in personalized, approachable methods.
• QA Intern @ Skill Struck Jan. 2023 - June 2023

  Conducted quality assurance tests on Python and Robotics courses serving 300,000+ students.
• Founder of Girls Who Code @ Mooresville Public Library Jan. 2023 - May 2025

  Taught 120+ students AI, robotics, Python, game development, etc.

Projects

A couple of my favorite projects that I've been working on :)

GenesisXR

An extended reality ed-tech platform that de-abstracts the world through gamified 3D interactions.

Nov. 2025 - Present

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• Inspiration: Much of modern school curricula relies on implicit abstractions that hinder students' abilities to fully grasp the underlying "how"s and "why"s of core concepts. This often leads to fundamental knowledge gaps and cascades of assumptions rather than empirically grounded understanding. GenesisXR addresses this by offering a gamified, approachable platform where students can explore, question, and build robust foundations of knowledge about the world around them.
• Built on Apple Vision Pro using the WebSpatial API (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript).
• Selected as an ambassador for ByteDance and Pico after Stanford's Immerse the Bay Hackathon 2025.
• Currently working to publish GenesisXR in the Apple App Store.

TOM Tech

The Town of Mooresville's first model garbage pickup robot.

Aug. 2024 - Apr. 2025

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• Inspiration: As an intern for the Innovation & Technology Department, I was charged with repurposing old, leftover robotics materials to design, build, and code the Town of Mooresville's first model garbage pickup robot for public STEM outreach.
• Designed precise intake mechanisms, a rotating tower, robust deposit system, and mecanum drivetrain. Programmed both teleoperation and autonomous movements with OnBot Java.
• Presented at official Town events with the IT Director to excite kids about robotics and its relevance in municipal services.

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MAST (Modular Aquatic Sensing Technology)

A low-cost, modular Lagrangian drifter and bathymetric sensor for automated coastal monitoring. Lead Programmer of Research Group @ UNC Wilmington's COAST Lab.

June 2023 - Dec. 2024

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• Inspiration: There is a massive deficit of bathymetric (underwater topographic) data alongside coastal regions, especially along North Carolina's >300-mile wide coast. Bathymetric patterns provide critical indicators of rip currents, coastal flooding, long-term monitoring of man-made coastal structures, and other coastal hazards. Current industry solutions cost thousands of dollars and offer limited spatial coverage. MAST was developed with the goal of creating an open-source, low-cost apparatus to expand bathymetric data coverage for environmental monitoring and to encourage citizen science.
• Assembled the electronic hardware (microcontroller, ultrasonic distance sensor, accelerometer, temperature sensor, data logger, etc.); programmed the firmware (Particle Workbench) to acquire the data and software (Python) to interpret it; and strategically designed the modular, watertight sensor housing using easy-to-find materials like PVC, empty gelato containers, and resin.
• Collected extensive data through numerous field tests at NC beaches.
• Achieved 93% cost reduction compared to commercial sensors while delivering results with 98% accuracy.
• Presented at the State of NC Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium, NC Science and Engineering Fair, UNC Wilmington, and the NCVPS Culture Cafe.

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UV Shield

A smart fabric that tracks and prevents UV exposure from within the home using novel carbon nanotube and reverse-engineered Geiger counter technology.

Nov. 2022 - Apr. 2023

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• Inspiration: As skin cancer rates continue to rise, UV radiation remains the leading cause of over 90% of cases. While often associated with outdoor exposure, clear glass windows can transmit up to 75% of UVA radiation indoors. UV Shield addresses this overlooked risk by tracking and reducing indoor UV exposure, with applications extending beyond the home to medical, industrial, and other high-exposure environments.
• As co-founder, co-designed the product from ideation through prototyping and validation. Developed the business and fundraising strategy, patent application, CAD prototype, and company branding and marketing materials.
• Selected as one of 20 out of 950 teams as a Conrad Challenge Finalist, earning a top-5 score in the Health & Nutrition category, globally.
• Pitched to industry professionals @ the NASA Space Center Houston.
• Participated in Georgia Tech's Female Founders Accelerator as the only high school team in the cohort.
• Currently serve on the Conrad Challenge Alumni Leadership Council, helping run the program for future young entrepreneurs.

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FUSE Robotics

Built a bunch of cool robots while leading NC's largest all-girls FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team as Captain and Programming Lead.

Aug. 2021 - June 2025

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This was one of the most rewarding teams I've worked with. Here are some photos of our robots, team, and build processes throughout the years :)

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Hacktivism

Founded and hosted an international student hackathon focused on building tech for social good (120+ particpants from 17+ countries).

June 2024

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• Founded and directed an international student hackathon encouraging teens to leverage tech for a social cause in their local communities.
• Coordinated logistics, sponsorships, and global outreach; led six technical workshops alongside a team of 12 student directors.

PolicyPro

An iOS app that summarizes lengthy privacy policies to mitigate exposure to malicious security breaches.

Nov. 2023 - Jan. 2024

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• Inspiration: Each year, millions of data breaches expose vast amounts of personal data. Privacy policies and terms-and-conditions statements often disclose data collection and sharing practices; however, most users skim or skip these lengthy, fine-print documents. To address this gap, PolicyPro summarizes policies to clearly outline what users are agreeing to and highlight potential risks, red flags, or suspicious practices.
• Built using Swift and Apple's iOS development frameworks.
• Winner of NC Representative Alma Adams' Congressional App Challenge (2023).

TimeWise

An Anroid app that serves as a hub for all things productivity to help students improve time management.

Jan. 2023 - May 2023

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• Inspiration: Personal experiences juggling academics, jobs, extracurricular activities, and other responsibilities highlighted the importance of strong time management skills. TimeWise aims to tackle the root causes of poor time management and serves as an HQ for your productivity.
• Built in Android Studio using Java, Google Firebase, and SQLite.
• Pitched at Lenovo's HQ in Raleigh, NC and won 1st Place @ the NCBCE Lenovo Ready, Set, App Mobile App Competition (2023).

Writing

Coming soon!