Janani Sekar
Fremont, CA ***** • adbyi9@r.postjobfree.com • 510-***-**** • www.linkedin.com/in/janani-s-2019/
Education
HARVARD UNIVERSITY Cambridge, MA
B.A. Candidate. Intended Major: Computer Science + Economics GPA: 4.0 May 2023 Current Coursework: Multivariable Calculus, Principles of Economics, Linear Algebra, Intro to Computer Science
OHLONE COLLEGE Fremont, CA
Dual Enrollment with High School December 2018
Relevant Coursework: Intro to Linear Algebra, Information Technology and Computers
JAMES LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL Union City, CA
Graduated with high honors. ACT: 36 June 2019
National Merit Scholar, Vice-President of Speech and Debate Team, Peer Math Mentor
Experience
JAMES LOGAN FORENSICS Union City, CA
Speech Coach June 2019 – August 2019
Researched persuasive speech topics and edited student writing
Coached high school students on improving speech delivery and presentation
Managed funds and accounts for the James Logan High School Speech and Debate Team
Executed fundraisers to allow low income students on the team to compete at national and regional tournaments at a low cost, raising over 15k
BITWISE ACADEMY Fremont, CA
Content Development Intern May 2018 – September 2018
Worked with a team of engineers to analyze the interaction of visual arts and mathematics in the tech industry
Planned and developed an interactive design course for elementary students using CAD software
Devised strategies to personalize student learning experiences and improve engagement with the company’s E-learning platform
Leadership and Activities
THE HARVARD CRIMSON Cambridge, MA
Staff Writer September 2019 - Present
Write weekly articles for Flyby, the blog board of The Harvard Crimson (the oldest daily college newspaper in the country)
Report about student events and campus life
Provide advice and relevant information to the student community
Harvard College Consulting Group Cambridge, MA
Analyst January 2020 - Present
Selected as an analyst for Harvard’s premier consulting group (highly competitive, 10% of applicants accepted)
Research market trends and provide strategic insights to companies along with a team of 6 students
HARVARD CITYSTEP Cambridge, MA
Teacher / Choreographer September 2019 - Present
Choreograph contemporary dance and teach local public-school students along with a team to promote youth self-expression and community involvement
Develop weekly curriculum and classroom management strategies with other company members
Skills & Interests
Technical: Programming in C, Java, and Python
Interests: Vegan cooking, Sustainability, Travel, South Asian Classical Music