Raghavendra Sharma
Blacksburg
Summary
Versatile engineering student and student leader at Virginia Tech, with strong skills in Python, Java, C++, and CAD modeling. Experienced in building software solutions, managing projects, and fostering collaboration. Proven ability to drive results and inclusivity while growing technical expertise in software development and AI applications.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
INCLUSION AND BELONGING STUDENT LEADER
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg
08.2025 - Current
- Led a community of 130 residents; grew event participation 12% via weekly micro-events.
- Conducted proactive 1:1 check-ins; triaged concerns and made warm handoffs to Hokie Wellness/Cook Counseling/Dean of Students.
- Designed inclusive programs tracked attendance and feedback.
- Promoted safety & community standards with empathy; documented incidents accurately.
Vice President
Cybersecurity Club
blacksburg
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Led a student organization of 45, organizing workshops, capture-the-flag (CTF) competitions, and guest speaker events on ethical hacking, threat analysis, and security best practices.
- Coordinated with faculty, industry professionals, and student organizations to expand the club’s outreach and participation by 8%.
- Mentored students in cybersecurity tools like Kali Linux and emerging trends in AI-driven security.
- Managed event logistics, budgets, and sponsor relationships to support community learning.
DESIGN INTERN
AMITY University, Dubai
Dubai
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Designed and built a functioning small-scale windmill during internship, applying engineering design principles, CAD/3D modeling, and hands-on fabrication.
- Tested and optimized the prototype to ensure stable energy generation, integrating electrical basics (wiring and motor/generator systems).
- Donated the completed windmill to a community organization as a sustainable energy demonstration tool.
- Strengthened skills in technical design, fabrication tools (drills, saws, soldering), electrical integration, and team collaboration/project management.
AI INTERN
Nanyang Technological University & Hewlett Packard Enterprise
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Learned from and assisted researchers on an AI project; prepared datasets, cleaned labels, and ran experiments.
- Documented results and presented findings; collaborated in a cross-functional team of 7 students.
- Tech used: Python, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch and Pandas libraries.
ROCKET DESIGN INTERN
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Contributed to preliminary design tasks, conducted basic calculations and CAD sketches under supervision.
- Learned requirements tracking and safety protocols; prepared a summary report and designed a 3D model of a Rocket.
Education
BS - ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.2028
Skills
- Java
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Technical writing
- CAD modeling
- Team collaboration
- Leadership
- Team Building
- Cybersecurity principles
- Python
- C
- HTML
- JavaScript
- AWS Technologies
- VS Code
- Git
- Microsoft Office
- AI/ML Fundamentals
- Pandas
- Scikit-learn
- 3D modelling
- Robot Building
Projects
Collision Repair Cost Estimator (ML) | Python, Keras, TensorFlow, ResNet50, InceptionResNetV2, NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib
- Developed a transfer-learning model to classify vehicle damage as minor, moderate, or severe on a 1,400-image dataset, achieving ~71% accuracy.
- Benchmarked multiple CNN architectures (ResNet50, InceptionResNetV2) and proposed extending the classifier with repair-cost prediction.
- N. https://github.com/RaghavendraSharma28/AIM
Car Price Prediction Using R | R, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Built a regression model in R to predict car prices using features from the Kaggle Car Price Prediction Challenge dataset.
- Designed a predictive pipeline in R and developed a prototype front-end with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for user interaction.
- Currently focused on integrating the front-end with the R backend for seamless local execution.
- https://github.com/RaghavendraSharma28/CarPricePredictionUsingR
Awards
Academic Excellence in Physics | GEMS International School | May 2023
- Recognized for outstanding academic performance in Physics, demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Timeline
INCLUSION AND BELONGING STUDENT LEADER
Virginia Tech
08.2025 - Current
Vice President
Cybersecurity Club
01.2025 - 05.2025
DESIGN INTERN
AMITY University, Dubai
05.2024 - 07.2024
AI INTERN
Nanyang Technological University & Hewlett Packard Enterprise
06.2023 - 09.2023
ROCKET DESIGN INTERN
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
03.2023 - 06.2023
BS - ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Virginia Tech