Hi! I'm Rayyan, a computer science student and future software engineer with 2 years of experience in competitive robotics and app development. As I begin studying at UT Austin, I'm eager to gain more hands-on experience with building solutions via software and exploring the limits of modern-day technologies. I always seek to expand my network, so please connect and message me at rayyan.akhtar06@gmail.com!
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Co-FounderTechnicbox May 2023 - PresentPlano, Texas, United StatesTechnicBox is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on making STEM more accessible to underserved communities worldwide by creating interactive and information-packed boxes.- Applied front-end web development by creating initial website designs with HTML/CSS & JavaScript- Designed the Biology Box with input from professors at UT Dallas and Stanford- Received a $1,000 grant from the Let's Choose Love Foundation and partnered with Pratham, an Indian NGO, to distribute boxes in India in the coming months- Working with multiple local school districts to send out prototype boxes -
Team CaptainItkan Institute Of Technology Sep 2023 - May 2024Plano, Texas, United States- Worked with Itkan IIT under their First Tech Challenge (FTC) team of Marvels of MAS #19564 and their First Robotics Challenge (FRC) team ITKAN Robotics #9128 (previously on EPIC Odyssey #19587)- Managed a team of 50+ students, led team stand-up meetings and classes about Java programming- Worked on robot design, programming, and developmental testing before competition- Implemented autonomous programs in Java via finite state machines and feedback loops to manage sensor data, encoder inputs, and cameras for real-time localization, ensuring precise control and responsiveness- Secured 7th place globally, the Rookie-All-Star Award, and the Highest Rookie Seed Award at the 2023 World Championship- As a driver, contributed to achieving the third-highest score globally in the 2024 World Championship, advancing to the Division Semi-Finals- Designed sponsorship materials such as slide/pitch decks, flyers, banners, flags, business cards, etc, raising $200k+ and 25+ sponsors including NASA, Tesla, SpaceX, T-Mobile, HAAS, Amazon, and more- Achieved a global presence via global outreach on Al-Jazeera News Channel (20 million+ views) and spreading STEM and robotics around the world by starting 30+ chapters internationally -
History Team LeadStudent Organized Academic Refinement Sep 2022 - May 2024Plano, Texas, United States- Led 10 study sessions for advanced International Baccalaureate (IB) level History courses with 45+ students each in 2022, created tailored study material with teacher input- 2k+ students in past years, raised $2500+ via grants -
Research InternThe University Of Texas At Dallas Jun 2023 - Aug 2023Dallas, Texas, United States- Introduction to Cybersecurity Internship under the Founders Chair Professor of Computer Science, Dr. Bhavani Thuraisingham- Learned about introductory cybersecurity topics and presented research regarding using Machine Learning to detect malicious social media bots -
Web Development InternMetazoomee Jun 2023 - Jul 2023Plano, Texas, United States- Gained hands-on experience in InfoTech and Crypto industries while contributing to the company's website development using WordPress and modern web technologies- Designed and developed a comprehensive educational website for IB students, leveraging WordPress, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript- Created interactive features including dynamic study guides for multiple courses, an event-tracking calendar, and a review system for student and teacher feedback -
InternThe University Of Texas At Dallas Jun 2019 - Aug 2019Dallas, Texas, United States- Learned about the fundamentals of Java via various practice exercises- Collaborated with 20+ peers to create a personal story-mode game that adapted to user-input
Rayyan Akhtar Education Details
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Computer Science
Frequently Asked Questions about Rayyan Akhtar
What company does Rayyan Akhtar work for?
Rayyan Akhtar works for Technicbox
What is Rayyan Akhtar's role at the current company?
Rayyan Akhtar's current role is Computer Science @ UT Austin.
What schools did Rayyan Akhtar attend?
Rayyan Akhtar attended The University Of Texas At Austin, International Baccalaureate.
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