About Me
I’m Sanjay Rajjan, a Prosper High School senior passionate about computer programming. I ignited this passion in middle school through the Make.Hack.Build program at Do Space. Outside of coding, I’m a member of the PHS varsity tennis team.
Leadership is also a strong suit. I founded the Chess Club at Prosper High School and even established a non-profit, Chess Together, to bring chess to kids and children with special needs. I’ve proudly coached over 30 kids through these initiatives.
Education
Prosper High School
2021 - 2025
My interests are centered on computer science in High school. I took AP Computer Science Principles and am currently doing AP Computer Science A to further improve my skills and knowledge in this area.
I also have a deep passion for artificial intelligence and data science due to the emergence of AI and its potential to be an integral part of our society, especially in the future.
I also have taken AP Statistics in high school as one of my classes because it is particularly very useful for data science.
The University of Texas at Dallas
Jun 2024 - Jul 2024
Attending 8 weeks Artificial Intelligence Workshop.
Experience
Established non-profit organization Chess Together to teach chess to kids and children with special needs. By teaching chess and organizing tournaments, we create a supportive environment where kids can learn, compete, and build valuable life skills.
Projects
Won Free AVR-IoT Cellular Mini Hardware for this project.
The project involves the development of a system that uses the AVR-IoT Cellular Mini to monitor waste levels in garbage bins across a city. The system is designed to send alerts to the city’s waste management department when the waste level in a bin reaches a certain threshold, indicating that the bin needs to be emptied.
Project Link
Awards and Recognitions
Tennis
2021 - Present
- Won 3 x Gold in Mixed Doubles
- Won 1 x Bronze in Boys Doubles
- Won 1 x Silver in Boys Singles
Chess
2015 - Present
- Texas State K-12 Champion - 4th Place
- 2 x Nebraska State Champion - 1st Place
- 1 x Nebraska State Champion - 2nd Place
- 2015 US Open Junior Champion - 1st Place
- National Elementary Champion - 3rd Place
Volunteering
Stephen Center Homeless Shelter
Omaha, NE
Jan 2017 - Nov 2019
Helped in Meal preparation and Serving to People in Homeless Shelter.
Aubrey Public Library
Aubrey, TX
Jan 2023 - Aug 2023
Shelving and Sorting books and magazines. Organizing materials on shelves. Keeping shelves neat. Assisting patrons with borrowing books. Bringing requested books to members. Keeping the library clean and tidy. Ensuring order in activity areas.
Little Elm Public Library
Little Elm, TX
Feb 2023 - Aug 2023
Shelving and Sorting books and magazines. Organizing materials on shelves. Keeping shelves neat. Assisting patrons with borrowing books. Bringing requested books to members. Keeping the library clean and tidy. Ensuring order in activity areas.