Trio Navigator
Feb 2024 - Present | Tempe, AZ

Provides one-on-one academic support and mentoring to ASU TRIO participants, delivering personalized coaching on decision-making, problem-solving, and executive functioning.

Key Skills: Mentoring, Leadership, Communication, Time Management

Innovation Academy Facilitator
Jan 2024 - Present | Tempe, AZ

Implements new curriculum initiatives to boost student engagement and performance via the Principled Innovation Framework.

Key Skills: Adaptability, Leadership, Communication

Classical Grader
Aug 2023 - Present | ASU

Assesses assignments and coursework for Ancient Greek Civilization.

Key Skills: Assessment, Critical Analysis, Attention to Detail

ASU 101 Section Leader
Aug 2023 - Dec 2023 | ASU

Guided and assisted new students in transitioning to university life across three sections.

Key Skills: Leadership, Mentoring, Communication

Undergraduate Teaching Assistance
Aug 2023 - Dec 2023 | ASU

Engaged with over 500 students, faculty, and staff to provide academic support and foster a positive learning environment.

Key Skills: Communication, Support, Organization

Founder of MyPrepo
May 2023 - Present | ASU, Tempe, AZ

Developed and implemented innovative strategies for an AI-powered interview preparation platform, increasing user engagement and success rates.

Key Skills: Leadership, Business Development, Innovation, Strategy

Research Assistant
May 2022 - Jul 2022 | Manipal Coaching Center, India

Conducted research in social sciences focused on human behavior and social media effects while ensuring data accuracy.

Key Skills: Research, Data Analysis, Critical Thinking

Accountant
Dec 2021 - Mar 2022 | Manipal Coaching Center, India

Prepared monthly financial statements and budgets for a $500,000 budget while managing accounts for 50+ vendors.

Key Skills: Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Accuracy

Marketing Intern
May 2021 - Jul 2021 | Qozon, Uttar Pradesh, India

Optimized social media communications and managed advertising campaigns, increasing revenue by 15% and boosting engagement by 40%.

Key Skills: Digital Marketing, Social Media, Collaboration

House Captain
May 2018 - Feb 2019 | Shirdi Sai Public School

Organized community service activities and led interhouse competitions, increasing volunteer participation and student engagement.

Key Skills: Leadership, Organization, Teamwork

Youtuber
Feb 2017 - May 2022

Created content that garnered over 280,000 subscribers and 15+ million views; led digital marketing campaigns that increased customer engagement.

Key Skills: Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Audience Growth

Letter from Professor Steven Osburn

Dear Program Committee, I hope you will strongly consider accepting Kushagra Chaudhary as a candidate for the Experiential Learning Grant. I recommend him most highly to you. I am an associate professor at Arizona State University and have known Kushagra Chaudhary for approximately 1 year. Kushagra Chaudhary is simply phenomenal. Please allow me to explain. He is a hard-working, reliable, and talented software developer-in-training. He was one of the most engaged and committed students I have ever taught. During my class sessions, he frequently made incisive contributions to discussions and emanated a cheerful, humorous spirit. Kushagra Chaudhary was also highly receptive to feedback and instruction. I gained the sense that he relished opportunities to learn from supervisory feedback. In short, I thoroughly enjoyed having him in classes. His software development skills are very well developed. I had the opportunity to observe Kushagra Chaudhary’s skills development applications in my courses. He evidenced a highly empathic, genuine, and sensitive presence. Simultaneously, he balanced these gifts with mastery of a skill-set referred to as “executive functioning” (for example, providing structure for tutoring sessions, implementing plans, and managing time). It was exciting for me to witness this unique combination. Finally, Kushagra Chaudhary’s professionalism and dedication are unparalleled. His assignments were always submitted on time and with exceptional quality. I could count on him to participate as a team player in group projects. In fact, he is one of those rare students who sought out extra opportunities for professional development: he completed training in programming in other areas like databases and UI, and he attended professional development workshops on related topics. Such experiences illustrate his strong commitment to the field of computer science. I sincerely hope you will take the opportunity to meet and know this exceptional individual. I offer this recommendation without reservation and would be happy to discuss Kushagra’s qualifications further should you have any questions. Professor Steven Osburn Assistant Teaching Professor Academic and Student Affairs Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence Arizona State University

Letter from Nirvesh Chauhan

To Whom It May Concern, I have known Kushagra since 2019. He was my student for one year of computer class, and I can confidently say that he has been one of my brightest students and the keenest of learners. Even now that I don't teach him anymore, he keeps approaching me frequently and we have conversations where I keep teaching him some or the other new thing about Computers. This shows how much the subject excites him, and how rigorously he is willing to work in its favor. I taught him various computer courses in the likes of computer application, Desktop Publishing, Web programming, etc. We have worked together on many projects and extra-curricular activities. After a few months of being my student, he designed a website and gave it to me as a gift. It was a surprisingly thoughtful gesture, and it made me very proud of having been his teacher. He also further taught some more students about website designing, and told them he had learnt it from me. His performance has been commendable throughout. If I had to rate him out of 10, I would give him a full 10. He has consistently remained among the top 3 three students in class. This once, I gave an activity to Kushagra and told him to further prepare 5 students for it. Kushagra taught all the students very well about their activities. Even for the one student who could not attend, he performed the entire activity again in time for him to be able to compete with the rest. Very different work was assigned to his students, like speaking about the design, making the design, etc but they all took training from him and all of them excelled at their jobs. I remember another time when he was challenged by his classmates to show he could hack the coaching institute’s WiFi, and, with my permission, he demonstrated that he could. I was extremely impressed by his skills, and decided to teach him a course about ethical hacking for free. Kushagra is a very simple and easy-going student, and also very good at multitasking and practicing all his diverse skills and interests. He is a very hard-working person and also very patient in his efforts and demeanor. He also wilfully helps his friends and peers when they are stuck. Kushagra is a very brilliant and rare student. He is extremely detail-oriented and has the ability to do every activity with great care. I am sure that he will not only successfully complete his graduate program at your University, but also excel at it. I have full faith in his capabilities and want to wish him all the very best for whatever he chooses to do in either his academic or his professional life. Sincerely, Nirvesh Chauhan Professor Aryans international school

Supervisor Comments

Leslie Gonzalez

Program Coordinator for TRIO SSS

Managed Kushagra directly

I am pleased to recommend Kushagra, who has worked as a peer mentor and student worker for our TRIO Student Support Services program at Arizona State University. In the time I've had the pleasure of working with him, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a genuine ability to connect with others. His natural aptitude for breaking down complex ideas and his proactive approach make him a standout team member.

Rahul Gyawali

I worked closely with Kushagra at the Principled Innovation Academy, where I supervised student facilitators. He consistently demonstrated a proactive attitude and was always willing to go above and beyond. His ability to quickly grasp and delve into new ideas, regardless of challenges, makes him an invaluable member of any team.

Professional Experience

Letters of Recommendation

Recommendation Letter From Supervisor

Recommendation Letter Professor

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Recommendation Letter Professor

Supervisor Comments

Leslie Gonzalez

Rahul Gyawali

Professional Experience

Letters of Recommendation

Recommendation Letter From Supervisor

Recommendation Letter Professor

Recommendation Letter Professor

Recommendation Letter Professor

Recommendation Letter for Kushagra Chaudhary

Letter from Professor Steven Osburn

Letter from Sarah Bolmarcich

Letter from Nirvesh Chauhan

Supervisor Comments

Leslie Gonzalez

Rahul Gyawali