Ruthvik Somashekar

Collaborating with a student team to develop a mobile app designed to compile recordings from Meta Ray-Ban glasses into a 60-second highlight reel; began initial backend connection work using FastAPI.

Partnered with the VP of Career Development to develop an improved chapter finance curriculum; taught the curriculum and helped students prepare for regional, state, and international competitions. Achievements: NorCal 2x Top 10 Finalist, 1x 1st Place Finance Cluster Exam; CA SCDC 1x FTDM Top 10 Finalist.

Founded and managed a club of 150+ members dedicated to increasing financial literacy; created and presented educational content across 12+ monthly workshops; coordinated a school district-wide mock investment competition.

Participated in and led troop members across 30+ outings spanning two troops; raised over $400 for troop activities and community causes.

Compiled a 28-page research document on the Simplex Method, covering 2D and 3D tableau work-throughs, iteration interpretations, pattern predictions, and analysis of cycling exceptions.

Coached 40+ K-8 students across JV and Varsity soccer teams at a local elementary school. Logged 45+ hours as a part-time referee for a youth soccer league, covering matches from regular games to finals. Advanced to the Tracy professional youth leagues, refereeing in higher-level competitions; completed online and in-person referee certification training.

Led a team of 3 interns focused on supporting small African start-up businesses. Formulated a financial tracking and budgeting plan to optimize projected growth and sales, navigating 27% economic currency volatility. Redesigned branding, including logo, to improve marketing effectiveness. Secured a 4-figure microgrant, increasing the client's production capacity and consistency.

Activities and societies: National Merit Scholar; San Joaquin County Pinnacle Award (top 1%); UC Davis COSMOS Cluster 6.

Pursuing a B.A. in Applied Mathematics with an intended Data Science focus, expected to graduate in May 2030. Recognized as a National Merit Scholar and recipient of the San Joaquin County Pinnacle Award.