Based in California — Open to internships and research opportunities

Jishnu Teja Kandregula

Aspiring Software Engineer & Entrepreneur

Building practical software, websites, and AI-driven tools.

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Builder.
Leader.
Engineer.

I am a high school senior passionate about software engineering and artificial intelligence, with experience in Python, Java, and C++.

I enjoy building coding projects, developing websites, and creating practical tools, including designing and maintaining websites for my Boy Scouts troop.

I'm currently looking to gain internship experience in software engineering and AI so I can keep building impactful, real-world technology.

Technical Arsenal

Programming Languages

  • Python
  • Java
  • C++
  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • CSS

Tools & Technologies

Git & GitHub Linux / CLI Virtual Machines VS Code Figma Claude AI React Node.js

CS Concepts

Data Structures Algorithms OOP System Design Dynamic Programming Recursion Databases Networking Operating Systems Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Selected Work

01

PathfinderAI

A full-stack web application that visualizes pathfinding algorithms (Dijkstra, A*) in real time with custom maze generation and algorithm comparison dashboards.

PythonReactFlaskWebSocket
02

StudySync

Collaborative study platform with real-time document editing, Pomodoro timers, spaced repetition flashcards, and analytics.

Node.jsMongoDBSocket.ioReact
03

MiniCompiler

A custom interpreter for a subset of C featuring lexical analysis, recursive-descent parsing, AST generation, and bytecode execution — built from scratch.

PythonASTLexerParser
04

LocalPulse

Community event discovery app aggregating local events via web scraping and the Google Maps API, with ML-based personalized recommendations.

PythonBeautifulSoupMaps APIFirebase
05

BudgetOS

Personal finance dashboard for students with expense tracking, budget forecasting, visual analytics, and CSV bank statement import with smart auto-categorization.

JavaScriptChart.jsLocalStorageCSS Grid
06

ChessEngine

A fully functional chess engine using minimax with alpha-beta pruning, bitboard representation, and a custom evaluation function. Achieves 1800 ELO on standard test suites.

JavaMinimaxBitboardsAlpha-Beta

Recognition & Leadership

2026

Oracle Certified Associate — Java SE 8 Programmer I (1Z0-808)

Earned Oracle certification demonstrating proficiency in Java fundamentals, including object-oriented programming, data types, control structures, exception handling, and basic algorithms through a standardized exam.

2026

Team Everest — CS & Career Readiness Tutor

Taught computer science fundamentals to underserved students in India while leading lessons on problem-solving, communication, and interview preparation. Focused on connecting technical skills to real-world applications and building student confidence.

2026

Community Service Senior Award

Awarded to students completing 300+ verified community service hours during high school, recognizing consistent and meaningful volunteer contributions across school and community programs. Distinction is earned by a limited number of seniors who meet all service and documentation requirements.

2025

Eagle Scout — Boy Scouts of America (Troop 537)

Earned the rank of Eagle Scout after demonstrating leadership, commitment, and service through years of advancement, outdoor skills training, and completion of a community service project benefiting the local community.

2025

AP Scholar

Awarded for earning scores of 3 or higher on three or more Advanced Placement (AP) exams, demonstrating strong academic performance in college-level coursework.

2024

SkillsUSA — Information Technology Services

Earned 1st place at the regional level and placed 7th at the state championship in SkillsUSA Information Technology Services. Demonstrated strong technical proficiency in networking, hardware, and troubleshooting under time constraints in competitive, scenario-based environments. Applied IT fundamentals to solve real-world technical problems independently under pressure.

2024

Peter Hansen Elementary School — Science Olympiad Coach (Metric Mastery)

Coached middle school students in the Metric Mastery STEM event by leading structured training sessions, creating lesson materials, and conducting hands-on practice activities. Focused on building problem-solving skills, accuracy, and competition readiness through consistent instruction and test-taking strategies. Monitored and supported students during competitions to ensure performance and confidence under pressure.

2023

NASA Space Apps Challenge — Hackathon Team Leader (2nd Place)

Led a team in the NASA Space Apps Challenge to develop WeatherWise, an app that uses NASA APIs to analyze and predict weather trends. Earned 2nd place by delivering a data-driven solution under strict time constraints and competition pressure. Built WeatherWise by integrating NASA API data to identify weather patterns and forecasting insights, and guided the team in designing and presenting a functional, user-focused prototype.

Credentials

Python for Data Science & AI

IBM / Coursera — 2022

Python, Pandas, NumPy, data visualization, and AI application development.

Oracle Certified Associate — Java SE 8 Programmer I (1Z0-808)

Oracle — 2026

Earned Oracle certification demonstrating proficiency in Java fundamentals, including object-oriented programming, data types, control structures, exception handling, and basic algorithms through a standardized exam.

AP Calculus AB — Score 4

College Board — 2025

Advanced Placement Calculus AB exam completed with a score of 4, demonstrating strong performance in college-level differential and integral calculus.

Information Technology Services — SkillsUSA Regional Winner (1st Place)

SkillsUSA — 2024

Earned 1st place at the regional level in SkillsUSA Information Technology Services, demonstrating strong applied skills in networking, hardware, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving under timed competition conditions.

Instructor, Tutor, Grader, Front Desk Assistant

Best Brains Learning Center - Mountain House — 2024-2025

Taught Math, English, and Abacus to K-8 students while grading work, managing classes, improving the grading system, supporting front desk operations, communicating with parents, and helping promote the center through flyers and social media outreach.

Founder & Content Strategist

427 — Digital Marketing Business

Founded and managed a content creation brand focused on social media growth, branding, and digital marketing. Led outreach, content strategy, and audience development by creating and managing posts across platforms while growing the brand through consistent campaigns and engagement-focused content.

Let's talk.

I'm actively seeking software engineering and AI internship opportunities and am happy to connect with recruiters, engineers, and collaborators. My inbox is always open.