Lake Travis High School | Class of 2027

Building with Curiosity, Leading with Purpose.

I am Pranav Kandibanda, an aspiring Electrical and Computer Engineering student building robotics, automation tools, and community-focused tech projects.

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Pranav Kandibanda

Guiding Idea

Technology should solve real problems and lift real people.

About Me

Engineer in Training, Leader in Action

I am currently a high school student focused on Electrical and Computer Engineering pathways, with hands-on work spanning robotics, software, cybersecurity, and applied AI/ML.

Across VEX Robotics, CyberPatriot, SkillsUSA, and VTSeva, I have led teams, mentored new members, and delivered projects that combine technical depth with measurable impact for my school and community.

$3,000

Donations Raised Through Tutoring

Top 150

CyberPatriot Team Ranking (US)

100+

Volunteer Hours (PVSA)

Core Competencies

Skills Built Through Real Work

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Mathematics

Advanced coursework and sustained practice in quantitative reasoning, applied statistics, and STEM problem solving.

CalculusAdvanced
Applied StatisticsAdvanced
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Software Development

Built full projects across web development, automation, and competition systems with a focus on maintainable architecture.

Python JavaScript C++ HTML/CSS Arduino Git
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Cybersecurity

Competition-tested defensive security skills built through CyberPatriot rounds, training, and real-time troubleshooting leadership.

  • - Led team execution as Windows Captain during timed competition rounds.
  • - Designed practice rounds and interactive lesson sessions for new members.
  • - Drove debugging under pressure to maximize scoring outcomes.
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Leadership

Experienced in mentoring teams, running chapter operations, and coordinating cross-functional student initiatives.

  • - Scaled CyberPatriot by onboarding and training 30 freshmen.
  • - SkillsUSA officer coaching 30 STEM competitors and organizing events.
  • - VTSeva Website Director aligning site updates with global branches.

Project Highlights

From Ideas to Impact

Featured Initiative

Robotic Arm + Remote Control Portal

Designed and built a 4-axis robotic arm using MG996R servos and Arduino MEGA 2560, then created a web portal for remote control and clear replication documentation.

4-Axis

Servo Arm Design

24 Weeks

Sustained Build Cycle

Web Enabled

Remote Operation

Hourlytic

Built a system to automate volunteer-hour collection and reduce manual, paper-based validation for school administrators.

  • - Unified hour tracking from multiple organizations.
  • - Improved validation accuracy and processing speed.
  • - Applied predictive ideas for member engagement.

VTSeva Website Revamp

Modernized non-profit web presence with better accessibility, cleaner navigation, and faster page organization for visitors and branch teams.

Role: Website Director | Focus: UX, content accuracy, performance

Python Tutoring for Impact

Planned and taught summer Python programs to fund education for visually impaired students through targeted, high-engagement sessions.

Outcome: $3,000 raised, 6 students funded, ~80 tutoring hours

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VexGoat

VexGoat is a VEX Robotics analytics platform for VRC and VEXU teams that identifies top performers using competition data. It transforms scattered results into rankings, comparisons, and practical scouting insights so teams can make faster, smarter strategy decisions.

GOAT Scoring

Ranks teams by wins, placements, and consistency across events.

Team Lookup

Search teams like 654X to view stats, history, and trends.

Scouting Intelligence

Supports alliance selection, matchup prep, and performance tracking.

Awards & Recognition

Milestones That Mark the Journey

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VEX Tournament Champion

Ranked as first-place alliance at a local VEX Robotics tournament through coordinated driver control and code strategy.

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CyberPatriot Platinum Semifinalist

Finished among the top 150 teams in the nation in CyberPatriot, a competitive cybersecurity defense challenge.

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SkillsUSA Computer Programming

Ranked 2nd in region for Computer Programming, advancing technical depth in algorithmic thinking and software design.

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DECA District Champion

Won district in Hospitality and Tourism and advanced to state competition, showcasing business communication and presentation skills.

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PVSA + AP Scholar with Distinction

Earned the Presidential Volunteering Service Award for 100+ hours of impact work and AP Scholar with Distinction with a 4.0 GPA and 6 AP STEM classes.

Contact

Let us build something meaningful.

I am open to student research opportunities, ECE-focused builds, and collaborative projects in robotics, software, and AI/ML.

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