Bay Area, CA · Incoming UCLA EE '30

Pratham Mehta

Electrical engineering, robotics, and applied machine learning.

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Projects

10 entries

Hardware & Robotics

Hardware

PillMate

WiFiFirebaseArduinoReact Native

PillMate is an automatic pill dispenser with six chambers and an adjustable iris for different pill sizes. Developed React Native web and mobile apps to manage schedules with real-time Firebase syncing. Connected to the dispenser's LCD via WiFi for remote medication control.

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FTC Robotics

Mastermindz Robotics Seasons

Java (FTC SDK)OnshapeFusion 360
  • 2026 Decode: Collect balls from across the field and cycle them into a goal. Demo
  • 2025 Into The Deep: Collect samples from the submersible and either score them into a basket or hook them onto a rail as "specimen." Demo
  • 2024 Centerstage: Collect and place pixels of various colors to create mosaics on a backboard. Code
  • 2023 Power Play: Manipulate and place cones onto poles of varying heights. Code · Demo
  • 2022 Freight Frenzy: Collect and deposit freight into various "hubs" for maximum scoring. Code · Demo

Software & AI

AI / Finance

Options Strategy Analyzer + SMA Backtester

Next.jsTypeScriptVercel AIZodVitestStreamlitPythonVertex AILangGraph
  • Built full-stack tools evaluating covered calls, cash-secured puts, and SMA trading strategies using real-time and historical market data via Yahoo Finance API
  • Integrated LLM function-calling assistant (gpt-oss-120b via Groq) enabling natural-language control of application state through Zod-validated tool calls
  • Wrote 115 Vitest tests covering the shared library, and a 66-case eval harness measuring the assistant's tool-call accuracy at 87.9%
  • Built LangGraph multi-agent system (supervisor-worker) spawning parallel backtesting workers per ticker, routing aggregated outputs to Gemini 2.5 (Vertex AI) for portfolio allocation reasoning
The LangGraph work above is no longer running in the deployed app — the GCP credits behind its Vertex AI calls expired.
option-analyzer stock-sma Source
Hosted

SnapScribe

Artificial IntelligenceHTMLCSSJS

SnapScribe combines Tesseract OCR with the Gemini 1.5 Flash API to provide efficient character recognition. It answers questions and summarizes documents, both handwritten and typed, at no cost.

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Open-Source

GazeControl

PythonComputer VisionMachine Learning

This Python-based application enables gaze-controlled interaction, offering real-time tracking and calibration. It also integrates speech synthesis, facilitating communication for individuals with motor disabilities.

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Utility

WordleBot

PythonTkinter

WordleBot is a Python tool designed to optimize guesses in a 6-letter Wordle variant. It leverages feedback on letter positions to provide efficient word suggestions, enhancing the user experience.

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Hosted

Cryptogram

HTMLCSSJS

Cryptogram is a quote cipher encoder which to challenge users to decode as fast as possible. Made for local Science Olympiad Codebusters team.

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Hackathons

2nd Place · Falcon Hacks

Dormouse

HTMLTailwind CSSJSAWS

Dormouse addresses the challenges college students face in finding off-campus housing and roommates due to the California Housing Crisis. This platform integrates these features to simplify the search for affordable housing and compatible roommates.

Project
Educate Hacks

AirOn

Android App DevXamarinC#XAML

AirOn tackles the issue of inadequate transportation options for students while addressing environmental concerns. This app offers a free, eco-friendly ridesharing solution, ensuring safe travel and promoting sustainability.

Project Demo
Explore Hacks

RiskTect

Android App DevXamarinC#XAMLBluetooth

Designed to make health information accessible to everyone, addressing risks often overlooked in traditional processes. Inspired by health advancements, it aims to expand its disease coverage and improve global health.

Project Demo
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Experience

6 roles
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Mastermindz FTC Team Sept 2020 — Mar 2026 · 5 yr 6 mo
Head of Software · Pleasanton, CA
JavaPID ControllersFinite State Machines
  • Solely responsible for programming a robot for FTC robotics competitions.
  • Developed advanced control systems using Java, including PID controllers and inverse kinematics.
  • Designed and implemented Finite State Machines (FSM) for autonomous modes and task sequencing.
  • Implemented Kalman filter-based sensor fusion combining AprilTag vision localization and odometry pods for real-time pose estimation.
  • Collaborated with hardware and electrical teams to align software with physical robot constraints.
mastermindz.net
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AmadorUAVs Club Sept 2022 — Apr 2026 · 3 yr 7 mo
Software Vice President · Amador Valley HS, CA
Drone ProgrammingGimbal System DesignReal-Time DetectionFlight Path Optimization
  • Led a 6-member software team to program and test an autonomous payload drone.
  • Developed 2-axis gimbal system using Raspberry Pi Pico, reducing image vibration by 95%.
  • Implemented YOLOv8 nano models for real-time detection of ground markers with 98% accuracy.
  • Optimized flight paths using QGroundControl and edge smoothing, increasing flight efficiency by 20%.
  • Conducted simulations with PX4 and Gazebo, resolving issues through system error injection.
amadoruavs.com
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Magikid Lab May 2024 — May 2026 · 2 yr
Robotics Instructor · Pleasanton, CA
RoboticsPython ProgrammingEducational Leadership
  • Tutored 20+ grade 1-7 students on foundational robotics principles, preparing them for VEX IQ competition.
  • Led an 8-week summer camp using Autodesk's TinkerCAD and introduced students to Python programming.
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Pleasanton Math Circle Oct 2023 — May 2025 · 1 yr 8 mo
Mathematics Instructor · Pleasanton, CA
MathematicsEducational MaterialsStudent Engagement
  • Created handouts simplifying complex mathematical concepts for over 30 middle school students.
  • Delivered engaging 90-minute biweekly lessons on topics such as Diophantine equations.
pleasantonmathcircle.org
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Ace Coding Oct 2024 — Mar 2025 · 6 mo
Programming Instructor · Amador Valley HS, CA
PythonSTEM EducationCreativity
  • Taught an introductory Python course to middle school students.
  • Fostered creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork, leading to interest in STEM.
acecoding.org
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Beaver Works Summer Institute · MIT 2025
Microelectronics · Virtual + MIT
MicroelectronicsSemiconductorsFabrication
  • Completed an MIT-level course through project-based learning for first-year BSCpE students.
  • Learned about transistors, semiconductors, MOSFETS, fabrication, and digital logic.
bwsi.mit.edu
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Research

IEEE Xplore
IEEE ICBBT 2025 · Hangzhou, China

"A Time-Step-Based Neural Network Framework for Modeling Chaotic Dynamics"

Mentor: Dr. Akl · Presented virtually
IEEE ICBBT 2025IEEE XploreEi CompendexScopus
  • Investigated 14 ML approaches for forecasting chaotic dynamical systems under Dr. Akl
  • Benchmarked LSTM, GRU, Random Forest, CNNs across nonlinear time-series datasets
  • Built complete Python pipeline: preprocessing, training, eval
  • Presented at IEEE ICBBT 2025, Hangzhou, China
Preprint (SSRN) IEEE Xplore Conference
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Awards & Honors

10 entries
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Education

2 schools
Expected June 2030

University of California, Los Angeles

B.S. Electrical Engineering

Class of 2026

Amador Valley High School

GPA Weighted
4.62
Unweighted
4.00
SAT
1570770 RW · 800 M
Concurrent College Coursework
  • Multivariable Calculus (MATH 3) — Las Positas
  • Linear Algebra (MATH 4A) — West Valley
  • Honors Algebra 2 — BYU
Certifications
College Board
  • AP Scholar with Distinction — 2024, 2025, 2026
AP Coursework — 16 exams, all 5s unless noted
  • Biology
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science A
  • English Lang & Comp
  • Environmental Science
  • French Language (4)
  • Human Geography
  • Macroeconomics
  • Microeconomics
  • Physics C: E&M
  • Physics C: Mechanics
  • Statistics
  • US Government & Politics
  • US History
  • World History: Modern