atharva kokane

google developer groups @ virginia tech

blacksburg, va

• —lead technical direction for student-led workshops, hackathons, and speaker events focused on software engineering, AI/ML, and cloud technologies.
• —design and deliver hands-on workshops covering full-stack development, APIs, version control, and modern frameworks to 50+ students.
• —mentor project teams by reviewing architecture decisions, debugging production issues, and guiding best practices in scalable code.
• —coordinate with executive board and industry partners to align technical programming with current industry trends.

undergraduate student senate @ virginia tech

blacksburg, va

• —placed on the commission of research and commission of undergraduate student affairs; working on the BRAC committee alongside the representative to the BOV.
• —represented 750+ engineering students by drafting and advocating policy proposals addressing academic resources, accessibility, and student wellbeing.
• —collaborated with university administrators and the Board of Visitors representative to develop data-driven recommendations.

vision concept aviation training institute

dubai, uae

• —developed a python-based banking simulation system integrating secure transaction processing and data handling.
• —built computational models simulating airplane flap mechanics to analyze lift, drag, and stability during takeoff and landing.
• —conducted CFD analyses to study airflow patterns, pressure distribution, and flap efficiency under varying conditions.

charotar university of science and technology

gujarat, india

• —designed and programmed arduino-based systems to address real-life crisis situations through automation and robotics.
• —programmed embedded C/C++ logic to optimize response time and energy efficiency for crisis-response scenarios.
• —collaborated in cross-functional teams to test, iterate, and deploy solutions during live demonstrations.