Sid Shankar

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Sid Shankar is a visionary entrepreneur, product leader, and strategic thinker with a…

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Volunteer Experience

  • Pollution Study Group - Analyst

    National Service Scheme, IIT Madras

    - 9 months

    Environment

    As a dedicated volunteer, Sid contributed to environmental causes and community awareness:

    Pollution Study Group: Sid volunteered in the Pollution Study Group, raising awareness among locals about unethical garbage dumping practices by a landfill management firm in North Chennai. He performed water and soil quality testing to demonstrate the environmental impact of these practices.
    Supporting Local NGO: Sid's efforts assisted a local NGO in securing a court directive, which put a…

    As a dedicated volunteer, Sid contributed to environmental causes and community awareness:

    Pollution Study Group: Sid volunteered in the Pollution Study Group, raising awareness among locals about unethical garbage dumping practices by a landfill management firm in North Chennai. He performed water and soil quality testing to demonstrate the environmental impact of these practices.
    Supporting Local NGO: Sid's efforts assisted a local NGO in securing a court directive, which put a legal halt to further dumping by the landfill management firm, showcasing his commitment to environmental protection and community wellbeing.

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    Alumni Interviewer - Undergraduate Admissions

    University of Pennsylvania

    - 7 months

    Education

    Sid volunteered as an alumni interviewer for the University of Pennsylvania's undergraduate admissions program. By sharing his experiences as a student, technical professional, and business leader, he provided valuable insights to prospective students about what to expect from their education at the university. In turn, Sid also helped the university gain a better understanding of each candidate's potential for success on campus. Throughout this process, he was consistently impressed by the…

    Sid volunteered as an alumni interviewer for the University of Pennsylvania's undergraduate admissions program. By sharing his experiences as a student, technical professional, and business leader, he provided valuable insights to prospective students about what to expect from their education at the university. In turn, Sid also helped the university gain a better understanding of each candidate's potential for success on campus. Throughout this process, he was consistently impressed by the exceptional caliber, dedication, and vibrancy of the students he had the opportunity to meet.

Courses

  • Computer Systems Design

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  • Design and Analysis of Algorithms

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  • Economics

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  • Geometry and Photometry in Computer Vision

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  • Marketing

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  • Negotiations

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  • Operations

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  • Technology Strategy

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  • Venture Capital

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Honors & Awards

  • National Talent Search Scholarship

    National Council for Educational Research and Training

    Sid was among approximately 900 students selected from over 100,000 applicants across India through a rigorous cross-disciplinary evaluation process. This competitive selection involved multiple examination rounds and a personal interview, showcasing Sid's exceptional talent and capabilities among a vast pool of candidates.

Languages

  • Tamil

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  • Telugu

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  • Hindi

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