Tapas B.

Experience

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  Indian National trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH)

  Jun 2018 - Dec 2019

  Production Team Lead

  The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) was founded in 1984 in New Delhi to spearhead heritage awareness and conservation in India. Today INTACH is recognized as one of the world's most significant heritage organizations, with over 190 Chapters across the Country. In the past 31 years, INTACH has pioneered the conservation and preservation of our natural and built heritage and our intangible heritage.My role was to lead my school's INTACH committee and overlook the process of creating digital videos providing an immersive and ambient experience while educating the youth about the rich heritage and fantastic historical architecture of India. Show less

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  Model United Nations

  Jul 2018 - now

  Secretary General

  Enthusiastic about international relations and diplomacy. Served as the Secretary General of my school's Model United Nations circuit, organizing impactful conferences and representing nations globally. 10x Best Delegate Awards3x Chairperson executive

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  Loop

  Apr 2021 - now

  Founder

  Loop serves as a nexus for GenZ and young millennials to find their passions, make long-lasting connections, and bring about an impact in our modern world.Negotiated partnerships with hundreds of businesses and associations, securing listings for over 120+ organizations on the Loop platform, and amplifying opportunities for students to engage and make a difference.

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  The Coding School

  Sept 2021 - May 2022

  Student Researcher

  Qubit by Qubit is a year-long program in Quantum Computing for high school students offered by The Coding School and mentored by MIT and IBM Quantum Researchers. Throughout the program, I engaged in comprehensive weekly sessions, immersing in the fundamentals of Quantum Computing and grasping the intricacies of the Variational Quantum Eigensolver.We utilized Python programming to develop innovative quantum computing algorithms, showcasing an understanding of quantum gates, quantum circuits, and quantum programming principles.Throughout the program, I delved into the applications of Quantum Computing across three diverse fields:1. Cryptography: Investigated the potential of quantum computing in revolutionizing cryptographic protocols, exploring quantum-resistant encryption methods and cryptographic key distribution.2. Smart Grid Energy Technology: Explored how Quantum Computing can enhance the optimization and efficiency of innovative grid systems, addressing challenges in energy distribution and grid management.3. Molecular Protein Synthesis: Researched the role of quantum computing in accelerating molecular protein synthesis, examining the potential for faster drug discovery and advancements in bioinformatics. Show less

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  HackCBS - India's Largest Student-run Hackathon

  Oct 2021 - Nov 2021

  Operation Head

  -Part of one of the semi-finalist teams-Served as the Operation Head of the team running team discussions, brainstorming real-world problems and the solutions to the same.-Our team developed a referral process platform that helps teachers to raise and escalate major behavior issues in the classroom in real-time. The platform would work like a classroom management tool that will help teachers to share real-­time information on their student’s classroom behaviors with students, other teachers, parents, and administrators. The system would record all assessments made by the teachers for future reference and annual evaluations. Show less

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  Crimson Youth Entrepreneurship Society

  Feb 2022 - Feb 2023

  Harvard Crimson Innovation fellow

  The Crimson Youth Entrepreneurship Society is a startup and nonprofit accelerator run by Harvard University students dedicated to helping young founders create meaningful impacts in their communities and beyond. Selected from a competitive pool of 1000+ applicants to join the inaugural cohort of the Crimson Youth Entrepreneurship Society as an Innovation Fellow where I engaged with a diverse community of Harvard students, along with aspiring entrepreneurs from other esteemed institutions such as MIT, Stanford, and Yale. Show less

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  MetaJustice

  Feb 2022 - May 2023

  Founder and Campaign Leader

  Spearheaded comprehensive awareness campaigns utilizing dynamic talk sessions, interactive workshops, and community-driven events. These initiatives were designed to educate diverse audiences on the ramifications of misinformation, fostering a collective approach to mitigate its societal impact.Also led collaborative endeavors with eminent AI researchers and scientists from prestigious global institutions. Championed the integration of ethical AI principles, transparency, and accountability into developmental frameworks, ensuring businesses uphold responsible AI practices. Show less

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  LaunchX Entrepreneurship Program

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Summer Student

  ✨ Key Achievements:1. Led a team of 5 members in creating and developing Automata during the LaunchX entrepreneurship summer program.2. Successfully designed and built a functional smart assistant mini robot using Arduino and Google Dialogflow. Automata is a climate-friendly and eco-friendly product that resonated with our target audience, generating significant interest and positive feedback (including $2000+ in beta-testing sales)3. Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by overcoming technical challenges during development.4. Demonstrated strong entrepreneurship, business development, sales, marketing, and technology skills.🔧 Technical Abilities:1. Dived deeper into Arduino programming, utilizing its capabilities to design and develop the smart assistant mini robot.2. Utilized Google Dialogflow, a powerful conversational AI platform, to enable natural language understanding and interaction with the robot.3. Integrated hardware components, sensors, and actuators to bring the robot to life, showcasing skills in circuit design, prototyping, and system integration.4. Leveraged programming languages like C++ and Python to customize and optimize the robot's functionality. Added responsive features like smart assistance to interact with the younger target audience. Trained the model to answer basic questions with regard to current news, weather and time.🌍 Impact:1. Contributed to reducing e-waste by repurposing discarded smartphones into a functional and engaging educational tool.2. Empowered kids and teens with a smart assistant that enhances their learning experience while instilling eco-consciousness.🚀 Entrepreneurial Skills:1. Market research and analysis2. Product development and innovation3. Team leadership and collaboration4. Sales and marketing strategies5. Technological proficiency Show less

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  University of Manchester Management Society

  Sept 2023 - now

  Sponsorship and Outreach Executive

  Responsible for landing sponsorships for the Management Society at the University of Manchester. I organized and consistently hosted networking events for college students across different academic disciplines, such as business, economics, finance, and management, featuring senior executives as guest speakers and mentors for educational purposes.

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  The University of Manchester

  Oct 2023 - now

  Student Representative Lead

  Elected as the Student Representative to lead a diverse student body of 1,500 students under the BA Economics degree. Served as a key link between students and academic staff ensuring smooth communication by delivering the collective voice of students including questions, concerns, issues and praises to the faculty.

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  Accelerate ME

  Oct 2023 - now

  VC Investment Programme Associate and Growth
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  DreamUni

  Jan 2024 - now

  Founder

  Developing a service to democratize educational resources and make it easier for students to apply for university. Giving current university students to earn passive income during their course studies. DreamUni stands out by providing tailored guidance, showcasing successful approaches specific to various courses and universities. Our personalized approach empowers students to understand what works effectively for their chosen paths.