About me

Hi, I’m Vidhi Patra — a Computer Science major at Georgia Tech with a Fintech Minor. I have a strong interest in AI, machine learning, and data-driven systems. My work bridges technical rigor with real-world impact, spanning algorithmic trading, ethical AI governance, and cancer detection research. My projects and internships reflect my passion for applying CS in meaningful, interdisciplinary ways — whether that’s predicting natural disasters, optimizing trading strategies, or building tools that connect investors with startups. Check out my GitHub for projects, my LinkedIn for experience, or just reach out — I'm always excited to collaborate or chat about all things CS, innovation, or AI for good.

Internships

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    Algorithmic Trading Intern at FinSentinal

    I design and test trading strategies, analyze financial data, and help build machine learning models to optimize algorithmic trading systems.

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    AI and Finance Intern at South Florida Investor Club

    I developed a platform that matches investors, founders, and vc with relevant deals and companies. I also identified, analyzed, and facilitated investment opportunities by connecting investors with founders.

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    UC Santa Cruz Science Internship Program

    With 2 teammates I conducted research on the early diagnosis of lung & colon cancer using AI.

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    Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program

    Built multiple interactive games. Attended guest lectures from Accenture.

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    UC Berkeley High School Engineering Program

    Built TempSense Pro. I built an intelligent real-time thermostat, humidity meter, and smoke detector to measure and improve household energy usage.

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    MIT BeaverWorks

    I applied ML to geospatial data to analyze and help people and land affected by natural disasters.

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    Lorven Internship

    As a team member, I contributed to developing the startup's employment management system.

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    Building U Internship

    I programmed the front end of a scholarship game for both mobile and desktop.

Awards

Awards

  1. Data for Policy Conference

    2025

    My abstract on a paper I co-authored was accepted on ethical AI governance in smart cities through public data and case studies

  2. NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Award San Francisco Bay Area Affiliate

    2024
  3. Southern California Conferences for Undergraduate Research

    2023

    I presented research with 2 other teammates on 6 ML models for early detection of lung & colon cancer, resulting in 97% accuracy.

  4. Maroon Cord Award

    2023

    With total of 331.5 volunteer hours, I earned Maroon Cord for volunteering as a tutor for academic subjects in school, tutoring and judging debate rounds, volunteer as a Tech iIterpretor at Tech Museum of Innovation, and more.

  5. Milpitas Unified School District Board Recognition

    2023

    MUSD Board recognized my efforts for hosting my school’s first hackathon, 15+ coding workshops, Tech Gallery Exhibit, APCSA test prep, and my “Save Small Clubs" initiative.

    Article Link: https://www.musd.org/district-news/mhscode4good-club-supports-students-with-coding-web-design-ai-and-much-more

  6. Gold Award, Girl Scout

    2020-2023

    My "Save Small Clubs" initiative helped 10+ my school clubs to gain memberships and funds through building websites for them.

  7. AP Scholar with Distinction Award

    2021-2023

    Recieved 5 in all AP Exams I have taken so far.

  8. Hackathon Awards

    2023

    Won 7+ awards. 1st place to 2nd place and most popular project award for my hackathon projects.

  9. Speech and Debate Awards

    2020-2022

    Won 5+ awards. 1st place, finalist, and more awards in Oratorical Interpretation Speech and Lincoln Douglas Debate.

Activities

Activities

  1. Finance Research Analyst at Equity Research Boutique VIP

    December 2024 - present

    I contributed to a sell-side equity research team analyzing transportation and technology stocks using fundamental analysis, including financial statement reviews, macroeconomic assessments, and investment report development.

  2. Campus Strategist at Perplexity

    Jan 2025 - May 2025

    I promoted the growth of Perplexity at GT (~20% acceptance)

  3. CS Researcher at GT Grand Challenges

    Aug 2024 - May 2025

    I conducted research for a robotic search-and-rescue system, developed navigation algorithms and sensor integration (camera, thermal) to optimize movement through rubble and improve survivor detection.

  4. Ambassador in Girl Scouts

    2013-2024

    I have been actively part of Girls Scout Northern California community since last 10 years and have achieved the highest awards that any Girls Scout can earn: Gold, Silver and Bronze awards. Through this organization I have also done a lot of community service like donated 50+ jackets, hats to newborns, masks, and more!

  5. Speech and Debate

    2018-2024

    I have been an active member in the speech and debate community since last 6 years. I completing in (Lincoln Douglas) debate and (Oratorical Interpretation) speech events. I also tutor younger and new debaters. I judge debate rounds for high schoolers and middle schoolers. I also helped MHS host debate events to promote debate and raise funding for the school.

  6. Tutor

    2020-2024

    I tutor in my high school in math, spanish and computer science.

  7. Exhibit Interpreter at Tech Museum

    2022-2023

    I explain different exhibits from their Bio labs to cyber security and A.I. detecting lego animals at the Tech Museum.

  8. MHS Code4Good

    2021-2024

    I am the co-founder and president of MHS Code4Good. I host MHS's first ever in-person and virtual hackathon (and continued doing so), compete in hackathons, organized/work on socially benificial coding projects, and conduct coding workshops in local libraries.

  9. Decode CS

    2021-2024

    I started out as a Curriculum Manager (Sophomore year) to the Vice President (Junior year) and finally to the President (Senior year). Here I teach advance Python topics and A.I. topics to students in school and tutoring AP CSA students.

  10. Blogger on Medium.com

    2021-2024

    I have wriiten 25+ articles about different topics in AI and CS.

Portfolio

Blog