Maharsh Jani
Educationist • Technologist • Entrepreneur
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🌟 About Me
Greetings!
I'm Maharshi Jani, a 17-year-old from Pennsylvania, passionate about the intersection of Education, Technology, and Entrepreneurship!
I'm currently working on building Arzix while being an Activator at TKS (The Knowledge Society) and also, how can I forget 😅, studying Computer Science + Education @ Illinois. Besides that, I love to play Table Tennis and hang out with friends & family.
Another thing that I also enjoy doing is teaching, be it Algebra or Quantum Mechanics. I not only love to learn but also love to make others learn.
A fun fact about me is that my email is older than me! Can you believe it? My father had already registered it even before I was born! Also, my favorite TV show is Mr. Bean and Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson never fails to entertain!)
Lastly, let me tell you 3 things that I live by:
• "Push Me. Challenge Me. Inspire Me." is my life's motto.
• Reminding myself daily, Where I am, Where I was, and Where I want to be.
• Always giving my 100% and 'a little more' to whatever I do.
Please feel free to contact me on my LinkedIn, Twitter (oops, I meant X! 😆), or on my email, whatever floats your boat!
Maharsh Jani
(me@janimaharsh.com)
🎓 Education 🎓
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2024 <-> 2027/8 (on track to Graduate in 3 Years w/ AP Credit)Freshman | Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science + Education, Learning Sciences Track
- Classes Taken Freshmen Semester: CS 124, ECON 102, ECON 199, CS 100, CLCV 115, COM 214, EDUC 101
Planning to join the following clubs: Association For Computing Machinery (ACM), Triangle Fraternity, Engineering Council ( E-Week), and Illinois Student Council's ILIAD!
Anand Niketan Shilaj Campus
2012 ↔️ 2024Studyed Physics, Chemistry, Math, English, and Computer Science as my Subjects in Grades 11 and 12, according to the ISC and ICSE Syllabus per CISCE.
Class 10 ICSE: 95.4%
Class 11 ISC Science: 88.5% (Valedictorian)
Class 12 ISC Science: 97.4% (Valedictorian)
Babson College | Babson Summer Study
2023 ↔️ 2023 (1 Month)Completed 'Introduction to the Entrepreneurial Experience' EPS 1110 w/ Professor Alia Crocker
Received a 100% Scholarship and 4 College Credits upon completion
Collaborated with an international team of 4 to start our venture (Project Euca), which works on reducing wildfires in California by utilizing the Eucalyptus tree.
Mathematics Student @ Euler Circle
2023 ↔️ 2023 (3 Months)Euler Circle is for advanced students who love mathematics, offering a range of college-level mathematics classes for passionate high schoolers
Currently enrolled in a 12+ week-long "Transition to Proofs" class taught by Simon Rubinstein-Salzedo, PhD from Stanford
Solved challenging and creative problems related to Number Theory & Combinatorics through weekly assignments
Activator @ The Knowledge Society
2023 ↔️ PresentTKS is a 10-month global innovation program for ambitious high school students ages 13-17 and The world's top global accelerator for teens
Learning different mindsets every week and part of the Velocity program
Took part in the TKS Fall Sprint and focused on the Google x TKS problem statement
Wrote 'Learn Articles' and built 'Replicates' and mentored by Raha Francis
🌐 Experience 🌐
Founder & CEO @ Arzix
2020 ↔️ PresentWorking on creating Arzix OS, a lightweight Linux Distribution specifically tailored for children to learn.
Using Arzix OS to bring back life to old & slow computers and giving back to the community by donating them to NGOs to teach children in India.
Arzix OS has educational content, books, puzzles, educational programs, and many more resources for students K-12.
Cofounder & CMO @ AI Ventura
2023 ↔️ 2024Developed AI + ML courses tailored for Middle Schoolers
Achieved over 6,000 views for the courses and Attracted interest from over 500 individuals
Established partnerships with the District School Board Niagara, St. Catharines, and Silong Edu
🤝 Passion 🤝
Comanager & Lead Tutor @ Adore India
2020 ↔️ 2024Mentored, empowered, and taught 30+ children in Scratch, HTML, CSS, JS, and Python
Conducted code.org Express Course 2021
Managed over 100 workshops with the assistance of 10+ volunteers
AP Calculus Tutor @ SchoolHouse
2021 ↔️ PresentImpacted 42+ learners across 8+ countries
Received 100+ positive ratings, placing in the top 20% of all tutors
Conducted a successful 3+ month AP Calc series with 32+ learners
✨ Program ✨
Volunteer @ Narmani Foundation
2021 ↔️ PresentConducted promotional activities, raising 25,000 INR (300+ USD) for cancer patients
Organized camps and distributed Nutritional Kits with protein supplements
Onboarded and led a team of 10+ volunteers in the initiative
Tech Dev @ asustainablefuture.com
2023 ↔️ 2023 (6 Months)Analyzed data and built a paper consumption model with a user interface
Maintained and scaled the model, ensuring its ongoing effectiveness
Contributed to the development of the ASF website with new content
Researcher @ Junior Academy, NYAS
2023 ↔️ 2024Researched AI's role in Education by working on the 'Cognitive Classrooms' Challenge by NEOM
Developed LLMs for accessible learning using Hugging Face Transformer Models and integrated it with Arzix OS
Designed an adaptive education solution to enhance learning
Servant Leader @ Dexterity School of Leadership & Entrepreneurship
2023 ↔️ 2024Aligning my education towards contributing to nation-building efforts and was recognized among the Top 100 Youths Internationally
Internalizing core values (empathy, fearlessness) and honed skills in leadership, communication, negotiation, and entrepreneurship
Studying Harvard Business School case studies and solving Harvard Law School negotiations
Member @ National Scholar Development Program, Dexterity Global
2021 ↔️ 2021Graduated from The Dexterity Global Group's CDP designed for young leaders in Indian schools and workplaces
Completed weekly modules, coursework, and assignments focusing on personal development and 21st-century skills
Developed skills essential for college and workplace success through the program's rigorous curriculum
Student Entrepreneur @ Beta Camp
2021 ↔️ 2022BETA Camp is a hands-on virtual program that empowers teens to discover their potential by giving students the tools they need to build a revenue-generating startup
🏆 Certifications & Awards 📜
CS50P Introduction to Python
Oracle Certified Professional (OCJP), Java SE 8 Programmer
IAAC Qualifying, Pre-Final & Final Round
IYMC Qualifying, Pre-Final & Final Round
Google Analytics for Beginners
Advanced Google Analytics
Google Ads Display Certification
Google Ads Search Certification
Google Ads – Measurement Certification
Google Ads Video Certification
Shopping Ads Certification
Google Ads Apps Certification
Search Ads 360 Certification Exam
Campaign Manager Certification Exam
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
Ready, Set, Agile! (Cognizant x Forage)
Honorable Mention @ The New York Times 6th Annual Student Podcast Contest
Received the Top Awards in Harvard X's CS50 Puzzle Day ('20 '22 '23)
Next Generation Foresight Practitioner - Young Voices Award for SDG 7 (1/450 Teams)
Finalist at the National Gujarat STEM Quiz 2.O (India's Biggest STEM Quiz)
Bronze Honor in International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition
Bronze Honor in the International Youth Math Challenge
🔍 Recent Works 🔎
G-Connect
G-Connect is a dual-function platform—serving as a Sales Advisory System for SMBs and a Real-time SMB Campaign Assistance Tool.
It empowers sales representatives with real-time insights and optimizes advertising campaigns for SMBs, enhancing Google's sales through personalized strategies.
Our team consisted of Juliana, Chloe and Kevin.
AquaGene
Introducing advanced bioremediation powered by CRISPR technology, Aquagene stands out as a revolutionary solution. It envisions a world where we engineer microbes to precisely target critical genes in fungi, such as Trametes versicolor.
By enhancing the production of enzymes like laccases using CRISPR/Cas9, Aquagene enables these microbes to efficiently break down harmful dyes, notably Congo Red.
Our team consisted of Deeksha, Samanvitha , Viranjh and Vashundhara.