Our Team
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Aryan Madan
CO-FOUNDER
As a senior at Dougherty Valley High School and one of the founders of STEMified, Aryan is driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and has a deep passion for solving real-world problems using ML/AI technologies. His role is to develop and execute innovative initiatives and create a lasting impact within STEMified.
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Nikhil Tripathi
CO-FOUNDER
As a senior at Dougherty Valley High School and one of the founders of STEMified, Nikhil is driven to continuously expand his knowledge and skills in different STEM fields. His role is to address the current academic mindset and create positive change by inspiring fellow students to embrace their potential and pursue their passions in STEM.
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Aditya Madan
ADVISOR
AI advisor, mentor, and instructor passionate about applying, teaching, and preparing curriculum for AI/ML/GenAI technologies. He is a KaggleX Mentor and has more than 20 years of experience in the regulated financial services & capital markets industry, leading design, architecture & delivery of platforms and products for some of the top Wall Street banks and financial institutions.
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Frank Shi
CO-PRESIDENT
Frank is a senior at Dougherty Valley High School. He has played the violin for ten years. In his free time, he likes to play with his dog and go to the gym.
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Ritvik Sharma
PRESIDENT AND CO-FOUNDER
Ritvik Sharma is a sophomore at Dougherty Valley High School and part of the marketing team at STEMified. With a passion for math, physics, and STEM outreach, he directs STEMified’s media presence through appealing email campaigns, newsletters, and blogs. Moreover, he specializes in copywriting and email marketing, as he has acquired these skills while working with marketing agencies. Through targeted outreach, networking, and wiring toward science communication, Ritvik foresees a positive and long-lasting impact on the next generation of STEM leaders.
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Michael Wang
PROJECT MANAGER AND LEAD MENTOR
Michael is a senior at Dougherty Valley High School and plays the jazz guitar. He loves physics and going to the gym in his free time
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