KASHYAP RAO

732-***-**** ad027l@r.postjobfree.com Somerset, NJ 08873 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kashyap-rao/ EDUCATION

Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences New Brunswick, NJ Bachelor of science: Microbial biotechnology; Minor: Biochemistry September 2021 - May 2025

● Honors: AP scholar, Dean's list

● Gpa: 3.4/4.0

● Relevant Courses: General chemistry I and II, General biology I and II, Biotech challenges, Organic chemistry I and II, Bio research lab, Microbiology lab, Biochemistry, Molecular genetics RESEARCH

Microbiology Research Lab New Brunswick, NJ

Laboratory researcher January 2023 - May 2023

● Used different microscopes to identify characteristics of an unknown microorganism through knowledge of microbial structure, growth, and metabolism

● Applied calculations related to the preparation of media, stock/working solutions, and culture dilutions

● Demonstrated aseptic technique and performed routine culture handling tasks safely and effectively

● Applied scientific methods to collect, interpret, and present scientific data in experiments such as exploiting the ubiquity of microorganisms in the air in order to test the selectiveness of fungi and observe if Mycophil selects for fungal growth over bacterial growth.

● Isolated, transformed, and identified plasma DNA by using digestion, selection enzymes and running it through gel electrophoresis. Interdisciplinary Research New Brunswick, NJ

Student focus group coordinator September 2022 - May 2023

● Managed budget and organized receipts for reimbursements from the IRT department

● Managed all activities related to special needs student focus groups, granting personalized data to be included in the results

● Worked alongside team to observe and interview faculty and students within union in order to review and report any issues with the mental health curriculum for special need children

● Presented and produced a paper on the final results to the research department. The final product strengthened the Union School District mental health curriculum through the curriculum evaluation

Biology Research Lab New Brunswick, NJ

Data collector and analyst January 2022 - May 2022

● Worked with a team to determine whether chemical dumping of compounds like bleach have a negative impact on conditions of the freshwater and its ecology.

● Performed tests such as pH, DO, turbidity, and CFU, in order to determine the extent to which bleach affects freshwater ecology

● Utilized excel to create graphs and data tables to explain results from experiments and how it aligns with the hypothesis.

● Analyzed the results and planned for future experiments to properly utilize WQI parameters to test how bleach affects water quality INTERESTS

Indian Classical Violinist and Drummer South Brunswick, NJ Performer and teacher June 2010 - Present

● Currently engaged as part of Nadavrunda school of music in providing Carnatic violin training to 15 children in the age group of 9-15

● Won numerous prizes in the junior and senior violin competitions hosted by the Carnatic Music Association of North America, and Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival.

● Regularly performed with other musicians for concerts in temples, charity events, and fundraisers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York.

● Planned and designed various musical and educational activities for music camps and classes VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Brindavana (https://brindavana.org/yuva-brindavana/) South Brunswick, NJ Active member December 2013-Present

● Worked with teams to raise over $1500 for the homeless

● Organized and coordinated events under Live For The Moment to raise funds and spread awareness toward children affected by leukemia and lymphoma

● Interviewed professionals from different careers to help educate other Yuva Brindavana members about different career paths SKILLS

● Language: Professionally fluent in English, and Kannada.

● Activities: Scholarship chair of Phi Sigma Kappa, violin teacher in Nadavrunda School of Music, team captain of intramural flag football team

● Extracurriculars: Violin (14 years), soccer (defender), cooking (Italian and Indian), Phi Sigma Kappa

● Soft Skills: Time management, teamwork, communication, collaboration, leadership, problem solving, stress-management, integrous, open-minded

● Hard Skills: Python, research, google drive, email, presentation, academic writing, tutoring

● Lab Skills: Aseptic Techniques, tissue culture techniques, pipetting, Microscopy, WQI parameter tests, lab protocol and safety awareness