I am Monisha, a passionate sophomore Mahindra University student pursuing Artificial Intelligence. From the beginning of my first year, I fell in love with coding. It all started during my summer break when I dived into Python and gradually became deeply enamoured by its possibilities. I participated in the IIIT Hyderabad Megathon as an individual participant, where I developed an application for face recognition. Though I didn't win a prize, it marked the beginning of my university journey and a running application that I was truly proud of.
Coding Journey: With that initial motivation, I embarked on a journey to improve my coding skills. Over time, I became proficient in C, C++, and Python. Additionally, I possess some knowledge of MatLab.
My enthusiasm for coding led me to become a Bot developer at SysCom, an Enigma Committee at Mahindra University. I actively participated in various competitions, starting with the IIIT Hyderabad Megathon, where I had the thrilling experience of developing an application within a day and presenting it before companies. One of my memorable achievements was securing the third prize in the Bridge-it competition, where my team built a sturdy bridge using ice cream sticks.
TwiceStyled - A Responsible Start-up: Passionate about responsible consumption and decent work, I founded a small start-up named TwiceStyled. Our mission was to transform discarded denim into unique and stylish products like hats, bags, phone cases, jewellery, and more. Through this venture, I learned the value of patience and creativity, and we even won the second prize at the Hult Prize for our innovative idea. Interacting with social media influencers and selling our products at E-summit added to the excitement of the journey.
I started my work in software development by taking small milestones, including securing second place in the 418 virtual hackathon. My project involved creating an application using Python, Django framework, and PostGIS db, aimed at helping homeowners find suppliers for construction materials. The interface we designed also won us the third prize in a competition conducted by kis.ai.
Passion for Art: Beyond coding and entrepreneurship, I nurture a deep passion for drawing. I am skilled in charcoal, acrylic and oil painting, and I even won the second prize in the French Etincelle Poster Making competition held at my university.
I believe in keeping my surroundings clean and organized, including regularly cleaning my laptop. I reside in the Mahindra University hostel, where I've made wonderful memories with my friends, especially during exam day nights.
With one year of university experience behind me, I look forward to achieving even greater heights and making my parents proud. I approach challenges with a smile and a determined spirit to excel.
I hope you enjoy exploring my journey!