Hi, I’m Kathan — student, problem-solver, and community builder.
I love tackling challenging problems, conducting research, and sharing knowledge through teaching and service. My goal is to combine creativity with rigorous thinking to make a real-world impact.
About Me
I am a Class 12 student at Puna International School, Ahmedabad (PCM). With consistent top academic performance and a strong record in international Olympiads, I aim to pursue higher studies in mathematics, computer science, and research.
Fast Facts
- CBSE Class 12: Predicted 99%
- CBSE Class 11: 97% (PCM)
- CBSE Class 10: 95%
- CBSE Class 9: 93%
- SAT: 790 Math, 610 English
What I’m Into
- Mathematical problem solving and contests
- AI/ML projects and applied research
- Teaching & community outreach
- Sports, art, chess
Education & Advanced Coursework
Schooling
- Puna International School, Ahmedabad – Class 11–12
- Cosmos Castle International School – Class 9–10
Consistent 95%+ track across grades.
Advanced Courses
- Stanford Summer Program
- Stanford University-level Math courses
- Baum Tenpers Institute: Real & Functional Analysis, Multivariate Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations
- AwesomeMath: Advanced Number Theory, Abstract Algebra (Level 4)
Online Learning
- Inspirit AI
- CS50
- 15+ courses (Kaggle, Great Learning, edX, Coursera)
- 10+ Kaggle challenges (Top 10% finishes)
Olympiads & Awards
Mathematics
- USAMO: Qualifier (AIME 14/15)
- RMO: Qualifier & Certificate of Excellence (IOQM)
- ICMO: International Rank 3 (2nd in Asia)
- Stanford Math Tournament: Distinguished Honourable Mention
- HMMT: NT & Algebra 9/10; Geometry 10/10; Combinatorics 10/10
- Project Euler 500+ Problems solved
- HKIMO: Gold Award
- SASMO: International Rank 2
- AIMO: Gold Honour
- WMI: International Rank 7
- SEAMO: India Region Rank 1
- AMO: Silver Medal
- Math Kangaroo: Silver Awards
- Copernicus: Silver Awards
- UNICUS: Maths Olympiad – International Rank 1
- SIMSO: International Rank 1 Gold
- Asiarope Math Olympiad: Silver Medal
- NMTC Level 1: Qualifier
Science
- INPhO & INChO: Qualifier (NSEC score 148; national avg of top 10 was 153)
- Avogadro Chemistry (Waterloo): Perfect Scorer, International Rank 1
- Sir Isaac Newton (Waterloo): Distinction (near-perfect)
- VANDA Science Olympiad: International Rank 1
- IOS: Level 1 Rank 4; Level 2 Rank 1; Level 3 Rank 92
Other Highlights
- John Locke Essay Competition: 10 essays selected to final round (results in October)
- Best Student Award by I20R
- Tallentex: AIR 437; 80% Scholarship
- UIMO: All India Rank 198
- UNICUS: Critical Thinking – International Rank 1
- IRAO: International Rank 6
Research & Publications
- The Impact of Quantum Computing on Cryptographic Paradigms — Research paper published.
- AI Based Network Anomaly Detection Device — Design patent accepted & published.
- Performance Evaluation of Machine Learning-based Forecasting Model for Bank Loan Prediction — Research paper accepted.
Clubs, Leadership & Extracurriculars
- School President
- Mathematics Club President
- Captain: High School Football & Cricket Teams
- Tennis: State-National level competitor
- Chess: 2200+ lichess rating
- Creative Arts: Award-winning artist
- National photography competitions
- Blogging & Content Creation: STEM & empowerment; focus on productivity & nature
- Peer & community tutoring: 30+ students in Math & Science
Community Service
Manav Seva Education & Charitable Trust
Volunteer Coordinator (Apr 2023 – Mar 2024)
- Organized & taught NAVODAY classes for underprivileged students
- Blood donation camps & vaccination awareness
- Tree plantation, grocery distribution, education through yoga
- Republic Day celebration & notebook distribution
Manav Seva Education & Charitable Trust
Volunteer Coordinator (Apr 2024 – Mar 2025)
- Conducted NAVODAY teaching; distributed computers with basic computer education
- Managed smart board distribution & teacher training
- Health check-ups, food & nutrition awareness
- Waste disposal & pollution awareness campaigns
- Additional volunteering: Nearby temples & school gurukul
Projects & Internships
Physics Pathfinder Website
I created Physics Pathfinder, a web application built with ASP.NET that provides chapter-wise solutions to the Physics Path Finder book. It helps students explore step-by-step answers, with solutions compiled into PDFs using LaTeX and hosted on Google Drive for easy access.
IT Internships
Completed multiple paid & unpaid internships applying software development, data analysis, and machine learning skills.
- Applied AI and software development concepts to real-world projects
- Gained experience with data handling, algorithms, and frameworks
- Improved problem-solving, debugging, and coding efficiency
- Strengthened teamwork and professional communication
Additional CS Work
Inspirit AI Scholar - Selected as an Inspirit AI Scholar, a program that recognizes top high school student leaders worldwide. Completed the project “AI Chatbots for Education”, gaining hands-on experience with artificial intelligence and exploring its applications in transforming learning.
CS50’s Introduction to Computer Science - Completed Harvard’s CS50, gaining a strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, and programming with C, Python, SQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
CS50’s Introduction to Databases with SQL – Gained hands-on experience with relational databases (SQLite, MySQL, PostgreSQL), exploring joins, indexing, transactions, and normalization through real-world projects.
Red Bull On-Premise Sales Job Simulation (Forage) – Completed practical tasks in account data analysis and overcoming sales objections, gaining real-world sales insights.
Data Science Foundations (Great Learning) – Learned data analysis, statistics, and machine learning fundamentals through hands-on projects.
Principles of Leadership (Great Learning) – Gained skills in leadership, decision-making, and effective team communication.
Kaggle Courses & Certifications - Completed multiple Kaggle micro-courses, building a strong foundation in data science, machine learning, and AI. Courses included:
- Programming & Data Handling – Python, Pandas, Data Cleaning, SQL, Advanced SQL
- Machine Learning & AI – Intro & Intermediate Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Explainability, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Game AI & Reinforcement Learning, AI Ethics
- Specialized Topics – Data Visualization, Time Series, Geospatial Analysis
