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Kautik Mandve

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High school engineer building software, AI systems, and robotics through competition projects, teaching, and hands-on engineering. Focused on useful systems that work in the real world.

Class of 2027 • Vernon Hills High School • Software, robotics, and STEM competition builds
4.667
W GPA
USAPhO
Qualifier
114
AMC 12B
$700
STEAM Showcase
./view_projects.sh→./contact_me.sh
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## About Me

~/about/README.md

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I'm a high school engineer focused on software, embedded systems, and applied AI. Most of my work has come through building practical systems, competing in STEM events, and learning by shipping projects that have to work.

I teach STEM through XPerience Coding and have worked as a tutor at Kumon, which keeps me practical about communication, iteration, and explaining technical ideas clearly.

I pair that engineering focus with a strong math and physics background, including USAPhO and AIME qualification.

// Currently focused on:
  • • Applied software and system building
  • • Embedded systems, computer vision, and automation
  • • Robotics, prototyping, and competition builds
  • • Competitive mathematics and physics
config.json
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{  "name": "Kautik Mandve",  "school": "Vernon Hills High School",  "classYear": "2027",  "location": "Vernon Hills, Illinois",  "phone": "(224) 778-9009",  "email": "kautikmandve@gmail.com",  "linkedin": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/kautik-mandve-8779b62b7/",  "status": "Open to opportunities"}
📧 Email💼 LinkedIn📱 Phone

## Projects

~/projects $ ls -la

neuroposture/
completed
🧠

NeuroPosture

Passive posture monitoring system using computer vision and machine learning.

OUTCOME:

1st Place at STEAM Showcase ($700)

PythonComputer VisionMachine LearningEmbedded Systems
ecosort-trash-can/
completed
🗑️

EcoSort Trash Can

Computer vision model controlling embedded sorting hardware for trash and recycling.

OUTCOME:

1st Place Engineering at VHACK Hackathon ($400)

PythonFlaskArduinoESP32HuggingFace
vendomatic-3000/
completed
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VendoMatic-3000

Completed smart vending machine with Flask, MQTT hardware comms, dashboard, and inventory tracking.

OUTCOME:

Completed points-based dispensing system

PythonFlaskMQTTArduinoNetworking
romi-robot/
completed
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Romi Robot

Encoder-driven robot with PID control for repeatable autonomous motion.

OUTCOME:

2nd Place, Illinois Science Olympiad State (2025)

Arduino C++32U4EncodersPID Control

## Experience

~/experience $ git log --oneline

// Selected Experience
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xperience-003|teach:
Oct 2024 – Present

STEM Instructor

XPerience Coding (501c3)

  • +Taught STEM camps in programming, 3D CAD, and engineering design
  • +Led hands-on activities introducing computational thinking
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kumon-004|work:
Jul 2024 – Jan 2025

Tutor & Assistant

Kumon Math and Reading Center

  • +Tutored students ages 6-14 in mathematics and reading
  • +Managed grading workflows and supported individualized learning

## Skills

~/skills $ cat stack.yml

💻Programming
PythonC++JavaJavaScript
🔌Engineering
Embedded SystemsArduinoESP32Circuit DesignSensor Integration
🛠️Tools
FlaskGit & GitHubFusion 360VS Code
🖨️Fabrication
Rapid Prototyping3D PrintingMechanical Prototyping

> Software, embedded systems, and robotics▊

## Achievements

~/achievements $ cat trophies.log

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⚛️
Physics

USAPhO Qualifier

Top ~440 physics students nationwide

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🧮
Mathematics

AIME Qualifier

AMC 12B Score: 114

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🏅
Mathematics

ICTM State Champion Team

State champion team in math competition

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🔬
Science

Science Olympiad State

2nd Place Robot Tour • 4th Chemistry Lab

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Competition

VHACK Hackathon

1st Place Engineering • $400 Prize

🚀
Competition

STEAM Showcase

1st Place • $700 Prize

// Leadership

◆ President of Education, Computer Science Club

◆ Vice President of Engineering, Science, and Math, Computer Science Club

◆ Co-Captain, Science Olympiad

## Education

~/education $ cat package.json

school.info

Vernon Hills High School

Class of 2027 • Vernon Hills, Illinois

4.667 W / 4.0 UW
GPA
2027
Expected Grad
USAPhO qualifierAIME qualifier
✓AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science A, AP Physics I and II, AP Chemistry - all 5s
✓Dual enrollment: Calculus III, Advanced Topics, and Ordinary Differential Equations (101%)
courses.json
{  "name": "academic-profile",  "version": "4.667.0",  "apCourses": {    "Calculus BC": "5/5 ✓",    "Computer Science A": "5/5 ✓",    "Physics I": "5/5 ✓",    "Physics II": "5/5 ✓",    "Chemistry": "5/5 ✓"  },  "dualEnrollmentCoursework": [    "Calculus III (Dual Credit)",    "Advanced Topics",    "Ordinary Differential Equations (101%)"  ]}
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⚛️USAPhO qualifier
🏅ICTM State Champion Team
🔬Science Olympiad State

## Contact

~/contact $ ./reach_out.sh

contact@kautik ~
❯echo "Let's connect!"

I'm open to opportunities and engineering collaborations. Reach out if you want to talk software, AI, embedded systems, or robotics.

📧
$ mail -s 'Hello'
kautikmandve@gmail.com
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$ open linkedin
Kautik Mandve
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$ call --direct
+1 (224) 778-9009
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