Rehan Shah

Mobile no:. +91 7575815632 | Email: Rehansnehalshah1@gmail.com | Github

Ahmedabad International School (AIS), Ahmedabad, India - Advanced Subsidiary Levels 2022 – Present
Received highest score of 4 A’s in Math | Economics | Physics | Further Math

Ahmedabad International School (AIS), Ahmedabad, India - IGCSE 2019 – 2022
Attained A* across 7 subjects, awarded International Certificate of Education with Distinction

SAT: Oct 2023 1560 (Math: 790, EBRW: 770)

TOEFL: Oct 2024 109 (Reading: 30, Listening: 29, Speaking: 24, Writing: 26)

AP Computer Science A: May 2023 5/5

School topper in IGCSE Economics, Additional Mathematics, and Further Mathematics

3rd National and 27th Global Ranking, AAPT Physics Bowl (8,000 participants) Mar 2024

Achieved USACO Gold in a single contest, with perfect scores in both the Silver and Bronze divisions Dec 2024

AMC 12 Distinction, only awarded to the top 5 percent of the test takers globally Nov 2024

Runners up in Indian and Regional Space Settlement Design Competitions Jan 2024

2nd prize in Silicon Valley Challenge by (SST) bested 18k+ participants, awarded $600 worth of prize Jan 2023

Winner of the fall 2023 Junior Academy Challenge from The New York Academy of Sciences Dec 2023

Received Microsoft & TKS's Future Founder Scholarship Jun 2024

United First and United Nations honorary certificate for work in Scavenger Relief Aug 2024

Awarded the best delegate by T.I.D.E & AMC for my leadership in the think tank Sep 2024

CREST Gold Award for creating Global GPU NetworkJan 2024

Received Gold in Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition March 2024

Multiple NSE Academy Certifications in Financial Markets (NCFM) Aug 2023 - June 2024

Earned prestigious certifications from the National Stock Exchange of India, demonstrating expertise in Financial Markets and Mutual Funds

Tableau Desktop Specialist Certification Aug 2023

Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate Sept 2023

Springer-Published Research: Big Data & ML for Groundwater assessment Oct 2021 - Feb 2023

• Published research in Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering titled "The Potential of Big Data and Machine Learning for Ground Water Quality Assessment and Prediction"
• Co-authored with Manan Shah, a top 2% scientist by Stanford & Elsevier and an associate professor at PDP university
• I led the research on potential machine learning models, evaluating their suitability for data analysis. I also enhanced a section of the literature review for clarity and depth.

Usage of Blockchain Technology in Welfare Schemes for Developing Countries Feb 2023 - Jan 2024

• Studied blockchain applications in welfare schemes for developing nations.
• Reviewed 60+ articles, including case studies on the World Food Program and Indioids Zakat.
• First author of the paper, guided by Manan Shah. Published in the Iran Journal of Computer Science, revisions pending due to formatting errors.

Global GPU Network: Performance Benchmarking and Comparison Feb 2023 - Jan 2024

• Compared Global GPU Network (GGN) performance with traditional GPU models.
• Achieved a 2x performance increase and 50% cost reduction with GGN compared to traditional GPUs.
• Accepted for IRIS (National Fair), ISEF national round, for its 2nd cohort.
• Received acceptance from Informatica Journal, a journal indexed in Web of Science, with an impact factor of 3.5.

Developed the Global GPU Network (GGN) Jan 2023 - Present

• GGN uses idle GPU power from mobile devices in a decentralized way to make AI training cheaper and more accessible than traditional GPU systems.
• Secured 2nd place in the Indian Silicon Valley Challenge with 15K+ views on the pitch deck about GGN and was praise from Subhash Chaudhry, CEO of a $71M company.
• Awarded the Golden Crest Award for enhancing Indie developers' lives and challenging NVIDIA and Google monopolies.

Created a Presentation on the Economics of the World After AGI Aug 2024

Developed a presentation and paper analyzing the global economy post-AGI, focusing on UPI, Worldcoin, and blockchain startups. Received the Future Founder Scholarship.

Co-Authored a Solution Proposal for Junior Academy Challenge Oct 2023 - Dec 2023

• Developed a solution to increase rare earth metal supply through asteroid mining with a 20-page presentation
• Was responsible for testing feasibility and implementation of the proposed solution through physics solution.
• Won the competition, earning an EdX scholarship and praise from NASA researchers.

CubeSat Project for Forest Fire Detection Jun 2024 - Present

• Developing a 3U CubeSat (30 x 10 x 10 cm) for detecting forest fires using AI-powered cameras.
• Equipped with a YOLO-based (You Only Look Once) system for real-time object detection.
• Monitors forests for early wildfire signs to enhance prevention efforts.
• Supported by ISRO and the school, with design and launch plans nearing completion.

Developed MLX Web UI, achieving 100+ stars and ~6000 downloads Aug 2022 - Nov 2023

Engineered MLX Web UI, a high-performance web server for managing, running, and downloading AI models locally. Implemented advanced retrieval techniques for enhanced response accuracy and context-awareness. Designed an intuitive interface with real-time token processing display, customizable model parameters, and efficient conversation management.

Contribution to Chroma DB (13.4k+ github stars) Open Source Project Jan 2024 - Aug 2024

extended the functionality of Chroma DB, a 10,000-line codebase utilized by over 10,000 developers. My enhancements improved database speed by up to 20% while reducing power consumption by implementing support for execution of code on the bare metal gpu layer.

Created multiple educational resources 2019 - Present

• Minute Math: Developed an educational resource that creates animated videos with voiceovers, featuring an AI-powered solver that delivers step-by-step solutions to various math problems. This tool enhances learning by providing explanations, received high accolades from my Homeroom/Mathemics teacher.

• SAT Preparation Web App: Created a comprehensive web app used by over 180+ students internationally, offering 200+ multiple-choice questions to improve EBRW scores. Utilized an AI scraper with Chain of Thought (CoT) methodologies and a customizable template to autonomously extract data from books in any format, guiding developers in optimizing data accuracy through a multiple-reflection approach.

Development of AI Transcription Models in Gujarati May 2024 - Aug 2024

Created AI models using Whisper Small and Base for local language transcription in Gujarati. Currently utilized by TIDE to enhance communication with teachers and improve human computer interaction between rural educators and technology.

Development of AI Tools for T.I.D.E May 2022 – Oct 2022

• Developed AI tools for T.I.D.E., a non-profit organization impacting over 32,500 lives through education across India.
• Led the AI department in creating an automated flashcard generator, study plan creator, and resource linking system.
• Implemented advanced techniques like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and prompt caching, saving over 60 hours of manual work monthly.
• Assisted 200+ teachers in resource management and contributed to developing a React Native-based app to enhance accessibility.

Software Engineering Intern – Backend Revamp at D2Mech Mar 2024 – Jun 2024

• Migrated part of the backend from Python to Golang, transitioning from microservices to in-house infrastructure.
• Achieved a 20% cost reduction and a 2.5x increase in database speed, handling 1.5x more requests per second.
• D2Mech is a startup that has serviced 1000+ cars and earned 200+ happy customers.

Software Engineering Intern – CI/CD Team at Tridhya Tech Mar 2023 - May 2023

Worked as part of the CI/CD development team, improving production time delay by 15% and reducing production crashes. Tridhya Tech is an $8 million SaaS company serving 100+ employees. The internship focused on enhancing the efficiency and reliability of the development pipeline, contributing to the company’s overall productivity.

Led AI department for T.I.D.E consisting of 4 members

VP of Structures, Nationals & Head of Structures, Regional Space Settlement Design Sept 2023 - Jan 2024

Lead Mentor of National Space Settlement Design Competition for my juniors Sept 2024

Head of Software department for CubeSat Project, collaborated with 20+ members Jun 2024 - Present

President of School’s Mathematics community Jun 2023 - Present

Created a robust mathematics program, expanding membership from 10 to 25 students and spearheading preparation for AMC 12 and 10, significantly enhancing the school’s competitive mathematics profile. Additionally, organized volunteering drives at Shreyas School.

Led a think tank of ~30 students which focused on slum development Jul 2024 - Aug 2024

Founder of Scavenger Relief NPO, United Nations and United First (Gujarat, India) Apr 2023 - Present

• Founded a NPO in partnership with Live to Inspire Trust to support manual scavengers across India.
• Raised $4,000 to provide safety kits to over 300 manual scavengers, with a goal to reach 1,000+.
• Operated in key regions including Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan.
• Featured in local newspapers, Sandesh, for impactful work in improving the lives of manual scavengers.
• Qualified for the QS-Impact $5K scholarship for social impact initiatives.
• Received an honorary certificate from United First and the United Nations for contribution to social change.

Volunteer with Will to Live Foundation and Guidance from Sajan Shah Feb 2021 - Apr 2023

• Worked under the mentorship of Sajan Shah, a renowned motivational speaker and social activist, and local temples to improve the welfare of rural women,view certificate.
• Contributed over 200 hours to community service initiatives impacting 500+ lives through the distribution of sanitary pads, hygiene education campaigns, UV protection kits for city cleaners, and biohazard bins for safer sanitation practices.

Co-Author, Proposal Paper on Building Public-Friendly Cities Jun 2024 - Sep 2024

• Collaborated with the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and T.I.D.E to create a think tank which developed a proposal focusing on transforming Ahmedabad into a public-friendly city by addressing key urban challenges.
• Analyzed three critical initiatives: slum redevelopment, access to clean public washrooms, and road safety, aimed at enhancing community well-being and inclusivity.

CS50: Introduction to Computer Science by Harvard University | ~160hrs 2024

Financial Markets by Yale University (With Honor) | ~30hrs 2023