hello.
i am jayant.

About

I'm Jayant Kalra, a first-year student at Texas A&M University interested in engineering, robotics, and embedded systems. I'm drawn to the layer where code meets circuits — the point where a line of software actually moves a signal through hardware. Outside the classroom I've spent the last few years leading a robotics team, running a physics club, and building small hardware projects — this site collects that work in one place.

Education

Texas A&M University
2026 – Expected 2030
College Station, TX
Relevant Coursework
CSCE 120 PHYS 206 ENGR 102 MATH 251 – Calculus III
Westwood High School
2023 – 2026
Austin, TX
GPA 3.9/4.0 · SAT 1530 · AP Scholar with Distinction · National Honor Society
Relevant Coursework
AP Calculus BC AP Physics C: Mechanics AP Physics C: E&M AP Statistics AP Computer Science A

Experience

Vice-Captain — FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Team
2024 – 2026
Austin, TX
  • Led a team of 14 to competitions including Texas States and Central Texas Regionals
  • Designed and built competition robots using Android Studio, Onshape, Bambu Slicer, and Fusion
  • Documented and presented technical and non-technical progress to judges across Texas, contributing to multiple awards
  • Managed team projects, responsibilities, and competition preparation
  • Organized a summer camp for 14 students, teaching the technical skills used in FTC
  • Met professionals in the industry to learn more about embedded systems
CAD · 3D Printing · Java · Computer Vision · Mechanical Assembly · Curriculum Building · Public Speaking
President — Physics Club
2024 – 2026
Austin, TX
  • Led a club of 20+ members
  • Held bi-monthly meetings organizing activities and tutoring lessons
  • Organized profit shares to raise money for the club
  • Built the club website to advertise it and share lesson slides with members
Leadership · Time Management · Organizing · Public Speaking · Canva
Camp Counselor — CAMP CAMP
2025
Austin, TX
  • Volunteered as a week-long camp counselor, providing one-on-one support to a camper with disabilities
  • Helped my camper participate in activities and navigate daily responsibilities throughout the week
  • Adapted to my camper's individual needs while encouraging participation and independence
Patience · Empathy · Communication · Adaptability · Responsibility · Teamwork
Treasurer, Vice President — Badminton Club
2024 – 2026
Austin, TX
  • Managed a club of 40+ total members
  • Raised $550 for equipment and managed club funds as treasurer
  • Organized weekly meetings
Leadership · Fundraising · Money Management · Organizing · Public Speaking
Freelance Photographer
2025 – 2026
Austin, TX
  • Earned $200+ photographing events in Austin
  • Professionally approached and communicated with clients
Negotiation · Professional Communication · Photography · Adobe Lightroom

Skills

Python
C++
Java
Arduino
Raspberry Pi
HTML/CSS
Tools & Platforms
Onshape Bambu Slicer Fusion 360 Android Studio Canva Adobe Lightroom Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel PowerPoint Claude ChatGPT Google Gemini
Certifications

ITS Java Certification

Interests

Badminton, tennis, lifting, playing guitar, music

Projects

Arduino Embedded Systems Projects

A set of Arduino-based builds exploring embedded systems — LED patterns, a four-servo robotic arm, a fire detection system, an LCD interface, and a motion detection system. Programmed sensors, servos, LEDs, and displays into interactive hardware.

ArduinoC++SensorsEmbedded Systems
Robotics Team Management App

Designed features for managing team tasks, organizing projects, and tracking robotics components and supplies. Used AI-assisted development tools to rapidly prototype and implement the application.

Product DesignAI-Assisted DevTeam Tooling
FTC Ball-Shooting Robot

Designed and programmed an FTC competition robot capable of accurately launching game elements using motors and servos. Implemented Limelight-aided computer vision to detect AprilTags, estimate target distance, and adjust shooting parameters, integrating hardware and software to control movement and mechanisms.

JavaComputer VisionLimelightRobotics

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