Kushal Patil

Dynamic and results-driven professional with a strong foundation in programming and collaboration, honed through experiences at Dana-Farber and Eigen Sciences. Proficient in MATLAB and Python, I excel in scientific analysis and curriculum development, successfully engaging students in STEM initiatives and contributing to impactful research in bioinformatics.

• Featured in blog post/article for Edge on Science subscribers, ~1700 readers (in progress)
• Presented at Princeton University, IEEE-ISEC conference
• American Chemical Society Fall Symposium presenter
• Massachusetts State Science Fair scholarship runner up
• Worcester Regional Science Fair Honorable Mention
• USCF rated Chess Player
• National Recognition Award recipient

Drone Development & Mission Control, In progress, Building a custom drone, integrating Pixhawk flight control., Testing mission control systems for autonomous navigation., Optimizing flight performance through real-world experiments. Educational Biology Website Development, 12/01/24, In progress, Designed and built a professional-grade website from scratch using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Flask., Developed interactive tools to teach cell biology concepts, enhancing student engagement., Collaborated with peers, integrating responsive design and backend functionality for seamless user experience. ID Tech CIFAR ML Model, 06/01/23, Built a machine learning model to analyze raw CIFAR images with efficient classification accuracy. ~90%. Edge on Science Super Science Sampler, 07/01/24, Earned Counselor in Training (CIT) certification, developing leadership and mentorship skills. Edge on Drone code course, 07/01/24, Created and coded a drone to fly and pass through an obstacle course.

• Fluent in English
• Fluent in Kannada
• Fluent in Hindi
• Intermediate French

• Chess Club Member and Instructor, Sudbury, MA, Goodnow Library+LSRHS, Played games at LSRHS, refining strategic thinking and game analysis., Taught chess fundamentals at Goodnow Library, mentoring students in strategy and problem-solving to 15+ 6-10 year old children., Organized lessons and workshops, fostering engagement and skill development for new players.
• Sudbury TV club member+volunteer, Sudbury, MA, Lincoln Sudbury Regional HS, Filmed and produced recordings of local events and sports games, contributing to community media coverage., Accumulated ~60 service hours, assisting in videography, editing, and production tasks., Gained hands-on experience in broadcast media, learning camera operation, live recording, and content distribution.
• Goodnow Library Teen Advisor+Volunteer, Sudbury, MA, Goodnow Library, Advised on teen programming and events, contributing to community engagement initiatives., Assisted library with organizing materials, programs, etc., Supported educational activities, helping with workshops, reading programs, and public events.
• LSRHS Wellness Student Committee, Sudbury, MA, Lincoln Sudbury Regional HS, Collaborated on school policy initiatives, focusing on student wellness and mental health., Advocated for wellness programs, contributing to policy discussions and implementation., Engaged in community outreach, supporting health and well-being initiatives for students.

• Merck Drug Discovery Course certification