Pranava Kumar

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Durham, NC

USACO Platinum | USAMO Qualifier | AI/ML Research

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PranavaKCode@gmail.com | 704-804-8783

About Me

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I'm Pranava Kumar, a highly motivated computer science student with exceptional academic achievements and a passion for artificial intelligence and machine learning. As the sole valedictorian of my class with perfect GPAs, I've consistently demonstrated excellence in academics while pursuing cutting-edge research in AI and competitive programming.

My journey in computer science has led me to achieve remarkable milestones including ranking #1 nationally in USACO Platinum Division, qualifying for USAMO, and founding LearnixTech, where I've raised over $2,475 for community initiatives while teaching ML to students of all backgrounds.

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Education

North Carolina School Of Science And Math

2025 - 2027

Durham, NC

GPA: UW: N/A, W: N/A

East Mecklenburg IB School

2023 - 2025

Charlotte, NC

GPA: UW: 4.0, W: 4.83
Class Rank: 1 out of 642 (Sole Valedictorian)

Experience

Founder

LearnixTech

learnixtech.com
  • Designed/created website and Discord server, created ML-based curriculum, lesson plans, and homework for students focusing on accessibility (from beginner Python to ML capstone project).
  • Taught 1–2 hour virtual classes over 13 sessions, guided 5 ML projects.
  • Raised $2,475 for donations to local temples (Hindu Center of Charlotte, Trimurti Temple Devasthanam) and student scholarships.

Skills

Programming Languages

Python Java Rust C++

Libraries & Tools

OpenCV PyTorch scikit-learn Jetson TensorFlow VS Code git

Problem Solving

Mathematical modeling Algorithmic debugging Creative logic

Featured Projects

AquaSentinel

AI object detection project to combat Lionfish invasion in the Caribbean using ImageNet, ResNet-18, and custom image classification.

Python NVIDIA Jetson Nano ResNet-18 ImageNet
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FIRST Robotics Competition

170 hours. Designed and programmed entire ground-intake subsystem. Contributed extensively to mechanical, electrical, and CAD systems on Team 9005.

Mechanical Engineering Programming CAD
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Other Independent Projects

Dimensionality Reduction and Clustering of Fungal Time-Series Data, Fiducial Marker Detection with OpenCV, Integrative Machine Learning in Gene Expression Regulation, Stochastic Models in Molecular Biology, Genomic ULMFiT for Bioinformatics, Brain Aging Prediction with Connectivity-Based Learning

ML/AI Bioinformatics Data Science

Awards & Achievements

USACO Platinum Division

Feb 2025

Scored 1000 (certified), ranked #1 nationally among pre-college participants in Feb 2025 Gold Contest. Promoted to Platinum.

National #1 Ranking

USAMO Qualifier

Mar 2025

Mathematical Association of America

AMC 10 (150/150), AMC 12 (138), Distinguished Honor Roll (Top 1%), AIME 1 (10/15)

Perfect AMC 10 Score

USAPHO Bronze Medal

2025

Score: 22/25 on F=MA exam. Bronze medalist in USAPHO exam.

Bronze Medal

National Chess Championship

2024

16th place (with tiebreakers, 12th without) in 2024 National K-12 Grades Championship (10th grade section), finishing 2nd in the 1600–1899 rating category.

16th Place

AP Scholar with Distinction

2024–2025

CollegeBoard

5s in: Calc BC (AB subscore), Biology, Af. Am. Studies, CS A, English Lang, Euro, Human Geo, Psych, Physics 1, US Gov, US History, Precalc, Statistics

14 AP 5s

Jetson AI and ML Specialist Certification

2023

Craig Clawson, NVIDIA Director of DLI

For using novel ML to protect marine ecosystems in collaboration with Caribbean authorities.

NVIDIA Certified

IRO Finalist

2025

Selected 15 out of 6,000 competing over 45+ countries; 1st in Semifinalist round; 3rd in Open Exam.

Top 15 of 6,000

Leadership & Activities

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

Vice President → Co-President

  • Led fundraising, outreach, and recruitment initiatives.
  • Supported meeting planning and agenda creation.

Chess Club

Co-President

  • Expanded club membership to 40+ students.
  • Created lessons, studies, and provided one-on-one coaching.

Technology Student Association (TSA)

Sergeant at Arms

  • Coordinated logistics for state and national-level competitions.
  • Built website to boost member engagement and visibility.

FIRST Robotics Competition (Team 9005)

Programmer, Mechanic & Electrical Engineer

  • Designed and programmed full ground-intake subsystem.
  • Contributed to mechanical, electrical, and CAD design processes.
  • Dedicated 170+ hours during competition and off-season.

LearnixTech

Founder & CEO

  • Founded non-profit ML bootcamp serving middle schoolers to industry veterans.
  • Raised $2,475 for scholarships and local community donations.
  • Scaled LearnixTech to 7 team members; currently applying for 501(c)(3).

Model United Nations (MUN)

Secretary

  • Assisted in planning meetings, agendas, and club logistics.
  • Represented: David Solomon (MUNCH Chapel Hill) and Malaysia (Carolinas UNC-Charlotte).

Get In Touch

Contact Information

Email: PranavaKCode@gmail.com
Phone: 704-804-8783
Location: Durham, NC
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