Summary
Work History
Education
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Volunteer Experience
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Sanjay Dani Cherian

University Park, Pennsylvania

Summary

Data Science Undergraduate Student at Pennsylvania State University with strong academic performance, leadership experience, and a diverse background in AI, machine learning, athletics, and student government. Skilled in teamwork, problem‑solving, and presenting technical ideas. Passionate about pursuing opportunities in artificial intelligence, data science, and computer science, with hands‑on experience from hackathons, internships, and competitive academic environments.

Work History

Online Course Student

National University of Singapore
Dubai
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Completed a 3 week online course at the National University of Singapore, sponsored by Corporate Gurukul, on AI and Machine Learning for the Youth Innovators in 2021.
  • Collaborated with teammates to receive second place in the final project.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Data Science

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
05-2029

Grade 6-12 -

JSS PRIVATE SCHOOL
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
04.2025

Grades 1-6 -

Abu Dhabi Indian School
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Skills

  • Python programming
  • Team collaboration
  • SQL development
  • Athlete
  • Represented High School team
  • Competitive play
  • Problem solving
  • HTML/CSS coding
  • Runner
  • Kho Kho Specialist

Accomplishments

  • Completed all levels and received the graduation certificate from the ABACUS/UCMAS
  • Received 3rd place in the 21st International and 13th National Abacus and Mental Arithmetic and Listening Competition Award
  • Super Achiever (93-95) and 100 Club Achiever in Grade 10 AISSEE Examinations from Yalla-Schools Scholastic Awards.
  • Received the Annual Scholastic Excellence Award 2025 from India Social and Cultural Center for the grades 10 and 12 Examinations
  • Accomplished the Genius Award from JSS Private School for recieving A1 in all 5 subjects in Grade 12 in the AISSEE Examinations
  • Received the Certificate of Appreciation from the Middle East Alumni of Ship Technology for my academic performance in the AISSEE Examinations
  • Received the Merit Award from the Mar Thoma Church Abu Dhabi for the Academic Performance in the 10th Grade AISSEE Examinations

Volunteer Experience

  • Volunteering at the Autism Transformation Carnival, JSS, 2023, 2023
  • Participated in the Prerana Family Day, JSS, 2023, 2023
  • Participating in the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, 2024, 2024

Affiliations

  • Completed of the Jeshtavakup(Senior) course of study prescribed by the Mar Thoma Sunday School Samajam in 2022
  • Actively Coordinated and worked with teammates to participate in Josh Bazaar Season 2 held by the JSS Private School
  • Fabricated and enhanced an app with teammates regarding sustainable awareness and resulted as Runner Ups in the Murdoch University Dubai's Inter-School Hackathon Challenge 3.0 in November 2022.
  • Played in School Football Team for 6 years from 2018 as a right forward and right back and won the The JSS International School Interschool Football Tournament.
  • Took part in the CBSE Clusters in 2023 and 2024 in Under 17 and Under 19 reaching Quarter Finals. Went to Goa representing JSS for the GOA SUPERCUP.
  • Won Second place with the team in the Tens Interschool Football Tournament. Won 2 gold medals and a
    silver medal in JSS Football Premier League.
  • Took part in Kho Kho JPL and won the best player of the tournament for boys and won a gold medal in Kho Kho JPL.
  • Took part in Athletics having a total of 4 Bronze Medals, 4 Silver Medals and 5 Gold Medals in all competitions. Took part in 4 x 4 Relay, 200 m race and 100 m races. Taken part in the Annual Sports Day.
  • Accomplished the Black belt in both Karate and Kubudo. Took Part in the Kanninjuku Shotokan International Karate Championship and won the Bronze Medal and also the National Karate Championship JKS Cup Bronze Medal.
  • Took part in the KMUN representing the country Norway in the UNEA (United Nations Environment Assembly).
  • Was a Discipline Committee member in years 2020 and 2021. Lead the Pulse Committee as The Pulse Committee president in the year 2024.
  • Took part in House-Day representing Falcons in the group dance for 4 years. Won the second place and third place for dance.

Timeline

Online Course Student

National University of Singapore
06.2021 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Data Science

Pennsylvania State University

Grade 6-12 -

JSS PRIVATE SCHOOL

Grades 1-6 -

Abu Dhabi Indian School
Sanjay Dani Cherian