Engineering · Athletics · Entrepreneurship
Hi, I'm Amit.

Full-time student, part-time builder.

Amit

About Me

Rising sophomore passionate about engineering, competitive water polo, and building things that matter.

I'm a motivated high school student with a drive to learn and create. Whether it's coding a new project, strategizing for a water polo match, or managing my small business, I love tackling challenges head-on. My goal is to pursue Engineering in college and eventually launch my own tech startup. I believe in the "student-athlete-builder" model — balancing rigorous academics with the discipline of competitive sports and the creativity of entrepreneurship.

Class of 2028

Rising Sophomore at Leigh High School, San Jose. Focus on STEM & Entrepreneurship, aiming for an Engineering program in college.

Water Polo

Driver / Wing position. 3+ seasons of competitive play across high school varsity and club teams.

Entrepreneur

Co-founder of a streetwear apparel brand since 2023. Handles everything from design to distribution.

Activities

🏊 Water Polo

I play year-round across high school and club seasons as a Driver / Wing. Water polo has taught me the value of hard work and team synergy — the discipline from 3+ seasons of competitive play carries into everything I do.

Team: Leigh High School Varsity · [Club Name]

Achievements: Most Improved Player (2024) · Regional Finalists (2024) · Team Captain — JV (2023)

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👕 [Apparel Brand Name]

Co-founded a streetwear apparel brand with two friends in 2023. We handle everything from design to local distribution — brand identity, supply chain, social media marketing, and customer service.

Role: Co-Founder & Design Lead · Since: 2023

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🔬 Computational Biology Research Camp

Attended the Computational Biology Research Camp at Scripps Research Institute in San Diego, organized by miRCore. Gained hands-on experience in computational biology research methods, bioinformatics, and data analysis within a professional research institute environment.

Organization: miRCore · Host: Scripps Research Institute, San Diego · Completed: July 2025

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🧬 Polygence Pod — Cancer Immunotherapy

Completed a 6-week Polygence Pod: Treating Cancer: Learn about cancer immunotherapy and explore where the field is headed. Topics spanned the hallmarks of cancer, how the immune system responds to tumors, T cell activation, immune checkpoints and evasion, classes of immunotherapies (antibodies, checkpoint inhibitors, adoptive cell therapies), clinical trial stages, and the role of biomarkers in predicting patient outcomes.

Program: Polygence · Completed: January 2025 · Format: 6-week pod

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💻 Code Ninja Course

Completed a coding course at Code Ninjas in 2024, learning the fundamentals of game development and web design. Built interactive JavaScript games and developed core programming logic through hands-on projects.

Skills: JavaScript · Game Design · Web Development

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∞ Infinity Club

A school club for discussing advanced math concepts and solving complex problems beyond the standard curriculum. Sharpens analytical thinking and mathematical intuition that feed directly into engineering goals.

Role: Member · Leigh High School

🤖 Robotics Club

Hands-on engineering, design, and programming to build functional robots. Combines hardware and software thinking in a team-based environment, applying classroom STEM skills to real-world challenges.

Role: Member · Leigh High School

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🎮 Competitive Gaming

Playing strategy games like [Game Name] sharpens decision-making, resource management, and team coordination under pressure. The mental models built through competitive gaming translate directly to real-world problem solving.

Role: Strategist

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Resume

Activities & Experience

2022 – Present
Driver / Wing
Leigh High School Varsity
[Club Name]
Water Polo — Competing year-round across both high school varsity and club seasons. Awarded Most Improved Player (2024), Regional Finalists (2024), and Team Captain — JV (2023). The pool has taught me discipline, resilience, and the value of team synergy.
2023 – Present
Co-Founder & Design Lead
[Apparel Brand Name]
Streetwear
Co-founded a streetwear apparel brand with two friends. Responsible for brand identity design, supply chain coordination, social media marketing, and customer service. Learned real-world business operations from the ground up while still in high school.
Jul 2025
Researcher
Scripps Research Institute
San Diego, CA
Attended the Computational Biology Research Camp at Scripps Research Institute in San Diego, organized by miRCore. Gained hands-on experience in computational biology research methods, bioinformatics, and data analysis in a professional research environment.
Jan 2025
Student
Polygence
Cancer Immunotherapy
Completed a 6-week Polygence Pod: Treating Cancer: Learn about cancer immunotherapy and explore where the field is headed. Covered the hallmarks of cancer, waves of treatment, the immune system, T cell activation, immune checkpoints, classes of immunotherapies (antibodies, checkpoint inhibitors, adoptive cell therapies), drug development and clinical trial stages, and the role of biomarkers in predicting treatment efficacy.
2024
Student
Code Ninjas
STEM Program
Completed a coding course covering the fundamentals of game development and web design. Built interactive games and learned core programming logic through a hands-on, project-based curriculum.

Education

2024 – 2028
Leigh High School
San Jose, CA
Rising Sophomore
Class of 2028
Focus on STEM coursework with membership in the Infinity Club (advanced mathematics) and Robotics Club. Planning to apply to Engineering programs in college.

Technical Skills

Python
JavaScript
Game Development
Robotics & Circuitry
Bioinformatics
Brand Identity Design

Other Skills

Social Media Marketing
Supply Chain Basics
Customer Service
Team Leadership
Strategic Thinking
Problem Solving

Let's connect

Contact Amit

Get in touch

Always open to discussing internships, STEM programs, or just connecting.

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