Tanay Shah
Aspiring Engineer | STEM Innovator | Roboticist | Student at Del Norte High School
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Tanay Shah
Aspiring Engineer | STEM Innovator | Roboticist | Student at Del Norte High School
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I’m on a mission to close the global gap in STEM education
By sharing my passion for engineering and STEM, I empower students—especially in underserved communities—to discover their curiosity and confidence.
Projects
Projects
Projects
Work That Speaks, Ideas That Deliver
Bringing concepts to life through thoughtful design, engineering, and execution.
Stock Simulator – Open Coding Society
What began as a simple challenge became a fully interactive way for students to understand the stock market without fear or financial risk. I noticed how many were curious about investing yet held back by uncertainty — so I set out to build a simulator that reflects real market behavior while keeping the learning experience completely safe.
The simulator features:
- Real-time NYSE data that mirrors live market conditions for authentic practice.
- An Invest Mode where students can build a virtual portfolio and study performance.
- A Predict Mode using five years of historical data to test intuition and decision-making.
- Dedicated pages for viewing stocks, making trades, and tracking analytics and stats.
This wasn’t just a game — it became a dynamic learning environment designed to build confidence, curiosity, and financial awareness through exploration.
Seeing students experiment freely and gain clarity without risking a dollar made the project especially rewarding.
Desk – Passion Project
Stock SimulWhat started as a simple curiosity became a full sensory-adaptive workspace designed to support students in moments of overwhelm. I noticed how the same environment can inspire one student yet overstimulate another — so I set out to build a desk that adapts in real time to a student’s emotional and learning needs.ator
The simulator features:
- Adaptive ambient lighting that shifts from calming blues to energizing yellows.
- Built-in speaker offering white noise, soft music, and other focus-boosting soundscapes.
- Tactile sensory elements to help students self-regulate during stressful moments.
- A visual scheduler display that keeps students organized without distracting them.
This wasn’t just a piece of furniture — it became a sensory-immersive ecosystem built from empathy, design thinking, and rapid prototyping.
I later donated the desk to Code Ninja, where students naturally gravitate to it whenever they need a calmer workspace.
Music Streaming Platform
What began as an interest in how students discover and share music evolved into a full-stack streaming platform built entirely around their needs. I realized students wanted a space to upload their own songs and explore new sounds — so I set out to build an experience that felt intuitive, personal, and engaging from the start.
he simulator features:
- A clean, Spotify-inspired interface designed for smooth listening and exploration.
- A full-stack system using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript on the front, with Python behind it.
- An SQLite database structured to store users, songs, metadata, and playlists.
- Complete CRUD functionality for uploading, editing, and managing music collections.
This wasn’t just a coding project — it became a complete digital ecosystem that blended design, architecture, and user experience into one cohesive platform.
Watching students use it to share music and discover new favorites made the work especially meaningful.
Stock Simulator
A real-time NYSE-powered trading simulator helping students learn investing without risk.
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Stock Simulator
A real-time NYSE-powered trading simulator helping students learn investing without risk.
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Sienna Desk – Adaptive Workspace
A sensory-driven desk that dynamically adapts to students’ emotional and learning needs.
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Sienna Desk – Adaptive Workspace
A sensory-driven desk that dynamically adapts to students’ emotional and learning needs.
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Student Music Streaming Platform
A full-stack Spotify-inspired streaming service built with AI-powered recommendations.
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Student Music Streaming Platform
A full-stack Spotify-inspired streaming service built with AI-powered recommendations.
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Skills
Skills
Skills
Tailored Solutions, Impactful Result
Delivering innovative, results-driven solutions that elevate your brand and business
Delivering innovative, results-driven solutions that elevate your brand and business
Engineering & Technical Design
Engineering & Technical Design
Engineering & Technical Design
Coding & Software Development
Coding & Software Development
Coding & Software Development
CAD, Modeling & Digital Fabrication
CAD, Modeling & Digital Fabrication
CAD, Modeling & Digital Fabrication
Leadership & Collaboration
Leadership & Collaboration
Leadership & Collaboration
Teaching, Coaching & Community Impact
Teaching, Coaching & Community Impact
Teaching, Coaching & Community Impact
Human-Centered Skills
Human-Centered Skills
Human-Centered Skills
Experience
Experience
Experience
Growing Through Experience, Evolving Through Impact
A journey shaped by hands-on learning, mentorship, and meaningful contributions.
UCSD (June ’24 – Aug ’24)
Biomedical Engineering Internship
Worked alongside UCSD PhD students, researchers, and professors on a 5-week biomedical engineering project. Developed a semi-supervised ML model to classify cancerous vs. healthy collagen cells using microscopy data, and presented the research at the National BMES Conference.
UCSD (June ’24 – Aug ’24)
Biomedical Engineering Internship
Worked alongside UCSD PhD students, researchers, and professors on a 5-week biomedical engineering project. Developed a semi-supervised ML model to classify cancerous vs. healthy collagen cells using microscopy data, and presented the research at the National BMES Conference.
UCSD (June ’24 – Aug ’24)
Biomedical Engineering Internship
Worked alongside UCSD PhD students, researchers, and professors on a 5-week biomedical engineering project. Developed a semi-supervised ML model to classify cancerous vs. healthy collagen cells using microscopy data, and presented the research at the National BMES Conference.
Thrively (Aug ’21 – June ’22)
Robotics & Education Content Developer
Created an inclusive robotics curriculum designed for classrooms without equipment, making STEM accessible to more students. Produced instructional videos for the San Dieguito Unified School District and served as a student advisor at major education conferences. Supported teachers, students, and administrators by helping bring STEM learning to a wider audience.
Thrively (Aug ’21 – June ’22)
Robotics & Education Content Developer
Created an inclusive robotics curriculum designed for classrooms without equipment, making STEM accessible to more students. Produced instructional videos for the San Dieguito Unified School District and served as a student advisor at major education conferences. Supported teachers, students, and administrators by helping bring STEM learning to a wider audience.
Thrively (Aug ’21 – June ’22)
Robotics & Education Content Developer
Created an inclusive robotics curriculum designed for classrooms without equipment, making STEM accessible to more students. Produced instructional videos for the San Dieguito Unified School District and served as a student advisor at major education conferences. Supported teachers, students, and administrators by helping bring STEM learning to a wider audience.
Northrop Grumman (Nov ’24 – Present)
STEM & Engineering Intern (Year 1 → Year 2)
Collaborated with engineers, statisticians, and analysts to explore real aerospace and defense projects while learning industry-standard engineering processes. Built a personal STEM Identity Map and received mentorship that strengthened both technical and soft skills. Selected to continue into Year 2 of the internship based on performance and engagement.
Northrop Grumman (Nov ’24 – Present)
STEM & Engineering Intern (Year 1 → Year 2)
Collaborated with engineers, statisticians, and analysts to explore real aerospace and defense projects while learning industry-standard engineering processes. Built a personal STEM Identity Map and received mentorship that strengthened both technical and soft skills. Selected to continue into Year 2 of the internship based on performance and engagement.
Northrop Grumman (Nov ’24 – Present)
STEM & Engineering Intern (Year 1 → Year 2)
Collaborated with engineers, statisticians, and analysts to explore real aerospace and defense projects while learning industry-standard engineering processes. Built a personal STEM Identity Map and received mentorship that strengthened both technical and soft skills. Selected to continue into Year 2 of the internship based on performance and engagement.
Code Ninjas (Encinitas)
Robotics Instructor & Program Lead
Led the Encinitas location’s first FIRST LEGO League robotics team. Mentored 4th–7th grade neurodivergent students through their first robotics competition while fostering technical skills, teamwork, and confidence. Created an engaging learning environment that balanced structured instruction with fun.
Code Ninjas (Encinitas)
Robotics Instructor & Program Lead
Led the Encinitas location’s first FIRST LEGO League robotics team. Mentored 4th–7th grade neurodivergent students through their first robotics competition while fostering technical skills, teamwork, and confidence. Created an engaging learning environment that balanced structured instruction with fun.
Code Ninjas (Encinitas)
Robotics Instructor & Program Lead
Led the Encinitas location’s first FIRST LEGO League robotics team. Mentored 4th–7th grade neurodivergent students through their first robotics competition while fostering technical skills, teamwork, and confidence. Created an engaging learning environment that balanced structured instruction with fun.
Extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Beyond the Classroom, Driven by Purpose
Leadership, service, and passion projects that create real-world change.
STEMpathy — Founder & President
Robotics (VP Build / AVP Design)
Code Ninjas (Instructor & Robotics Coach)
Northrop Grumman (STEM & Engineering Intern)
UCSD BE-BOAT
STEMpathy — Founder & President
Robotics (VP Build / AVP Design)
Code Ninjas (Instructor & Robotics Coach)
Northrop Grumman (STEM & Engineering Intern)
UCSD BE-BOAT
STEMpathy — Founder & President
Robotics (VP Build / AVP Design)
Code Ninjas (Instructor & Robotics Coach)
Northrop Grumman (STEM & Engineering Intern)
UCSD BE-BOAT
Awards
Awards
Awards
Recognized Efforts, Meaningful Achievements
Celebrating the milestones earned through dedication, innovation, and impact.
