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== Academic & Personal Introduction ==
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'''Saranya Sukhavasi''' is a Computer Science and Engineering undergraduate at '''Prasad V. Potluri Siddhartha Institute of Technology (PVPSIT), Vijayawada''', Andhra Pradesh, India. She is currently pursuing her B.Tech degree (2023–2027) with a consistent academic record and an evolving focus on technology-driven innovation, sustainability, and people-centered problem solving.
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Driven by curiosity and purpose, Saranya represents a new generation of engineers who view technology not just as a tool, but as a medium for '''human connection, creative expression, and social impact'''. Her journey reflects a thoughtful balance between academic growth, leadership, creativity, and meaningful collaboration.
 
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==Bio==
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== Learning Focus & Academic Growth ==
Sukhavasi Saranya is an Engineering student at Prasad V. Potluri Siddhartha Institute of Technology, studying Computer Science. Besides her regular studies, she is very curious about the C programming language and takes part in workshops and certification programs to learn more about it. She is also interested in innovation and entrepreneurship and wants to understand how these areas are changing the world. Saranya served as the main coordinator for a ten-day workshop on innovation and entrepreneurship. Since her school days, she has participated in many project expos. She is also a core committee member of the Innovation Club, showing her dedication to learning and creativity.
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Saranya maintains a '''current CGPA of 7.9''', while actively strengthening her foundations in core computer science concepts. She is particularly focused on:
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* '''Data Structures & Algorithms''' (in-progress learning)
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* Programming fundamentals (Python, Java, C, SQL)
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* Front-end development and intuitive '''UI/UX design'''
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* Applied data thinking through analytics and machine learning basics
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Rather than limiting herself to syllabus-driven learning, she consistently seeks to understand how academic concepts translate into '''real-world systems, student experiences, and societal challenges'''.
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== Innovation, Design & Global Exposure ==
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Saranya is an '''active University Innovation Fellow (UIF) candidate under Stanford University’s d.school''', a globally recognized program that empowers students to reimagine education and innovation ecosystems.
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Through UIF, she has:
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* Practiced '''design thinking and human-centered innovation'''
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* Collaborated with diverse student leaders across institutions
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* Built confidence in ideation, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement
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As part of her UIF journey, she attended the '''University Innovation Fellowship Meetup at the University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands''', gaining international exposure to collaborative innovation, cross-cultural dialogue, and global learning communities.
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== Projects & Applied Work ==
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Saranya actively applies her learning through academic and exploratory projects:
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* '''Student Learning Dashboard (Front-End Project):'''  Designed an interactive dashboard to help students track learning progress, coding activity, and skill growth—leveraging motivation, visualization, and healthy competition to improve engagement. The idea aligns closely with '''SDG 4: Quality Education'''.
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* '''Instagram Reach Analysis (Machine Learning Project):'''  Conducted data-driven analysis of engagement patterns to understand reach, visibility, and audience behavior, strengthening her interest in '''analytics, digital platforms, and responsible AI use'''.
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Across projects, she consistently attempts to connect technology with '''sustainability, education, and behavioral insight'''.
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== Leadership, Volunteering & Campus Roles ==
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Saranya believes leadership is built through service and collaboration.
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* '''Secretary, Innovation Club (CSE Department, PVPSIT):'''  Actively contributes to planning innovation-focused events, workshops, and student initiatives that encourage creativity and entrepreneurship.
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* '''Organizing Member, Student Council (PVPSIT):'''  Supports institution-wide academic, technical, and cultural programs through coordination and teamwork.
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She also played a central coordinating role in '''Avinya Imprenditori 2024''', a multi-day Innovation & Entrepreneurship workshop, gaining hands-on experience in event leadership and peer collaboration.
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== Creativity, Sustainability & Human Connection ==
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Beyond academics, Saranya deeply values '''creative expression and human insight'''.
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* Passionate about '''drawing and visual creativity''' as a form of emotional expression
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* Actively exploring '''sustainability, climate awareness, and human-centered research'''
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* Enjoys meaningful conversations with people of all ages, especially elders, to gain wisdom, perspective, and life insights
  
==Achievements==
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These interests strongly influence her approach to innovation—grounding technical learning in empathy, observation, and lived experiences.
Served as a Central coordinator for a ten-day workshop on Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
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Participated in Innovation fair held at JNTUK (Project expo).
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Completed the CSX0001: Computer Science 101 course offered by Stanford Online via edX.
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== Skills & Strength Areas ==
Participated in AAGAMA-2024 held at MIC College (Idea presentation).  
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Saranya’s strengths lie in the intersection of '''people, ideas, and execution''':
Participated in Sitar-2024 held at PVP Siddhartha College (Idea presentation).
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Completed a certification course from BYTS on Programming for Problem Solving using 'C'.
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* Problem Solving & Strategic Thinking
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* Creative Presentation & Idea Visualization
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* Team Collaboration & Leadership
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* Growth Mindset & Self-Development
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* Innovation Facilitation & Storytelling
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She has completed multiple learning programs in '''problem solving, innovation, creative thinking, and self-management''', strengthening both her professional and interpersonal capabilities.
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== Vision & Outlook ==
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Saranya Sukhavasi aspires to become a '''purpose-driven technologist''' who designs solutions that are inclusive, sustainable, and meaningful. She is especially interested in spaces where '''technology, education, sustainability, and creativity intersect'''.
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Her journey is still evolving—but her intent is clear:
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to learn deeply, build thoughtfully, collaborate openly, and create impact that genuinely matters.
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==Social media profiles==
 
==Social media profiles==
Linked in: Saranya Sukhavasi
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'''Linked in:''' www.linkedin.com/in/sukhavasi-saranya (Saranya Sukhavasi)
Email: sukhavasisaranya11@gamil.com
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'''Email:''' sukhavasisaranya11@gamil.com
  
 
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Latest revision as of 06:43, 14 December 2025

Academic & Personal Introduction

Saranya Sukhavasi is a Computer Science and Engineering undergraduate at Prasad V. Potluri Siddhartha Institute of Technology (PVPSIT), Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. She is currently pursuing her B.Tech degree (2023–2027) with a consistent academic record and an evolving focus on technology-driven innovation, sustainability, and people-centered problem solving.

Driven by curiosity and purpose, Saranya represents a new generation of engineers who view technology not just as a tool, but as a medium for human connection, creative expression, and social impact. Her journey reflects a thoughtful balance between academic growth, leadership, creativity, and meaningful collaboration.

Saranya profile picture.jpeg.jpg
Name
Sukhavasi. Saranya
School (Cohort)
Prasad V. Potluri Siddhartha Institute of Technology (2024 cohort)
Majoring in
Computer Science Engineering
Country
India
Email
Special:EmailUser/Sukhavasisaranya11

Learning Focus & Academic Growth

Saranya maintains a current CGPA of 7.9, while actively strengthening her foundations in core computer science concepts. She is particularly focused on:

  • Data Structures & Algorithms (in-progress learning)
  • Programming fundamentals (Python, Java, C, SQL)
  • Front-end development and intuitive UI/UX design
  • Applied data thinking through analytics and machine learning basics

Rather than limiting herself to syllabus-driven learning, she consistently seeks to understand how academic concepts translate into real-world systems, student experiences, and societal challenges.

Innovation, Design & Global Exposure

Saranya is an active University Innovation Fellow (UIF) candidate under Stanford University’s d.school, a globally recognized program that empowers students to reimagine education and innovation ecosystems.

Through UIF, she has:

  • Practiced design thinking and human-centered innovation
  • Collaborated with diverse student leaders across institutions
  • Built confidence in ideation, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement

As part of her UIF journey, she attended the University Innovation Fellowship Meetup at the University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands, gaining international exposure to collaborative innovation, cross-cultural dialogue, and global learning communities.


Projects & Applied Work

Saranya actively applies her learning through academic and exploratory projects:

  • Student Learning Dashboard (Front-End Project): Designed an interactive dashboard to help students track learning progress, coding activity, and skill growth—leveraging motivation, visualization, and healthy competition to improve engagement. The idea aligns closely with SDG 4: Quality Education.
  • Instagram Reach Analysis (Machine Learning Project): Conducted data-driven analysis of engagement patterns to understand reach, visibility, and audience behavior, strengthening her interest in analytics, digital platforms, and responsible AI use.

Across projects, she consistently attempts to connect technology with sustainability, education, and behavioral insight.

Leadership, Volunteering & Campus Roles

Saranya believes leadership is built through service and collaboration.

  • Secretary, Innovation Club (CSE Department, PVPSIT): Actively contributes to planning innovation-focused events, workshops, and student initiatives that encourage creativity and entrepreneurship.
  • Organizing Member, Student Council (PVPSIT): Supports institution-wide academic, technical, and cultural programs through coordination and teamwork.

She also played a central coordinating role in Avinya Imprenditori 2024, a multi-day Innovation & Entrepreneurship workshop, gaining hands-on experience in event leadership and peer collaboration.

Creativity, Sustainability & Human Connection

Beyond academics, Saranya deeply values creative expression and human insight.

  • Passionate about drawing and visual creativity as a form of emotional expression
  • Actively exploring sustainability, climate awareness, and human-centered research
  • Enjoys meaningful conversations with people of all ages, especially elders, to gain wisdom, perspective, and life insights

These interests strongly influence her approach to innovation—grounding technical learning in empathy, observation, and lived experiences.


Skills & Strength Areas

Saranya’s strengths lie in the intersection of people, ideas, and execution:

  • Problem Solving & Strategic Thinking
  • Creative Presentation & Idea Visualization
  • Team Collaboration & Leadership
  • Growth Mindset & Self-Development
  • Innovation Facilitation & Storytelling

She has completed multiple learning programs in problem solving, innovation, creative thinking, and self-management, strengthening both her professional and interpersonal capabilities.


Vision & Outlook

Saranya Sukhavasi aspires to become a purpose-driven technologist who designs solutions that are inclusive, sustainable, and meaningful. She is especially interested in spaces where technology, education, sustainability, and creativity intersect.

Her journey is still evolving—but her intent is clear:

to learn deeply, build thoughtfully, collaborate openly, and create impact that genuinely matters.


Social media profiles

Linked in: www.linkedin.com/in/sukhavasi-saranya (Saranya Sukhavasi)

Email: sukhavasisaranya11@gamil.com