Aayush Parikh

Academic Profile

I approach my academic pursuits with unwavering dedication and a deep curiosity for how things work. Whether delving into the logic of mathematics or the creative problem-solving of engineering, I believe the best solutions stem from patience and precision.

Westwood High School

Westwood High IB World School

  • GPA: 3.93/4.0 UW | 5.49/5.0 W
  • SAT: 1570 (1st and only attempt)
  • Endorsements: Computer Science, Business Management, Multidisciplinary
  • National Honor Society (NHS) & National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)
Coursework and Studying

Coursework & APs

  • Score of 5: Calc BC, Precalculus, Physics 1, Statistics, Human Geography
  • Score of 4: Computer Science A, English Language
  • Math Foundation: Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Multivariable Calculus

Current Advanced Coursework: AP Physics C (Mechanics & E&M), AP Chemistry, AP Economics (Micro & Macro), AP Government, Multivariable Calculus, Digital Electronics, Advanced Computer Science 1, and AP English Literature.

Research & Internships

Machine Learning Research

Published ML Research

Oxford JSS Publication: "Reduction of Red Light Waiting Times Using An Adaptive Traffic Optimization Model".

Developed a simulation framework to optimize traffic signal timing using machine learning (Oct 2025).

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MySafeSpace Internship

MySafeSpace Internship

Product/UI Intern

Collaborated closely with a multidisciplinary team to create a web page for an app interface. I combined technical execution with UI/UX judgment to bring the design to life and proactively sought feedback to improve my workflow.

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AumFresh Internship

AumFresh Internship

Business Operations Intern (June 2023 - July 2025)

Worked closely with the operations department to manage supply chains, inventory systems, and daily business tasks. I gained hands-on experience in order processing, quality control, and market research while supporting the team with project paperwork and data organization.

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MechAir Internship

MechAir Industries Internship

Industrial Engineering Intern (June 2023 - July 2023)

Assisted the engineering team with electrical wiring, control panels, and equipment operation for industrial refrigeration systems. I learned about PLC-based control panels and gained exposure to monitoring functions like temperature control and safety features.

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STEM Journey & Projects

Early Robotics

In third grade, I joined FIRST LEGO League (FLL), where my team competed against college-level groups. By middle school, I was building and programming EV3 robots to complete household tasks like mopping.

Hardware Integration

Designed and built embedded hardware projects using Python, Raspberry Pi, digital logic, sensors, and programmable electronics, exploring how software can interact with the real world.

Featured Work & Insights

MIT Course Insight: Unmanned Air Systems

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Technical Skills & Certifications

Category Details
Programming & HardwarePython, Raspberry Pi, Digital Logic, Circuit Analysis, Machine Learning, Circuit Simulation
MITx (edX)6.002.1x: Circuits and Electronics 1 - Basic Circuit Analysis
MIT Beaver WorksPrerequisite Coursework: Unmanned Air System - Synthetic Aperture Radar, Version Control and UNIX, Python Core
Additional CertificationsNOCTI Certified - Foundational Knowledge-Based Written | Cybersecurity Essentials for Work Training (CareerSafe)