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Portrait of Karan Kumar
A portrait of the student.

Who I am

I'm a student currently based in Modesto, California. I like writing code that actually does something useful, and I'm still figuring out the best way to do that, one project at a time.

I learn by trying things, messing them up, and staying with them till they make sense.

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Education

Nixor College

Rockford Cambridge School

Certificates

Generative AI Software Engineering

Career Essentials in Generative AI

Electronic Arts Software Engineering

Volunteering

Team Lead

  • Designed and led physics and engineering activities at a 3-day camp for 30-40 children.
  • Mentored 8-10 volunteers throughout the camp program.
  • Taught basic computer skills to 10-12 deaf and hard-of-hearing students at Dewa Academy.

Drive Coordinator

  • Organized workshops and donation drives for 100+ children at partner orphanages.
  • Coordinated collection, sorting, and delivery of clothes, books, and hygiene kits.
  • Handled outreach for three animal-rights documentary screenings.

Co-Lead

  • Co-led Beat the Heat water drives, distributing 6,000+ bottles to outdoor workers and low-income areas.
  • Co-led Bethak seating project: cleaned and painted scrap tires, assembled 15 seating units for playgrounds and orphanages.
  • Coordinated volunteers and managed delivery logistics.