Hey, I'm Aarushi Sangal! 👋 I am a final-year Computer Science undergraduate specializing in Artificial Intelligence (CGPA: 9.10/10), passionate about helping students unlock opportunities, build meaningful careers and learn from the failures. My journey has taken me from being a student navigating academics, internships, scholarships, hackathons and self-doubt to becoming a national-level hackathon winner, scholarship recipient, AI/ML practitioner, content creator, and community leader. I have been fortunate to achieve milestones that have shaped my personal and professional growth, including: - SWE Intern at Ericsson - AI Intern at Black Box - Winner: FinShield Hackathon 2025 (Bank of India, IIT Hyderabad & Ministry of Finance, GoI) - National Finalist: TRYST 2025, The Annual Techfest of IIT Delhi - Grand Finalist: Smart India Hackathon 2024 (under Ministry of Jal Shakti, GoI) - Semi-Finalist: ISRO's Bhartiya Antriksh Hackathon 2025 - Scholar: Reliance Foundation (INR 2 Lakhs UG Scholarship) Beyond academics and technology, I actively engage in leadership, community building, content creation, and student development: - Ex-Senior Army Cadet, National Cadet Corps (NCC): Represented my university in debates, cultural competitions, and ceremonial events - Content Creator: Sharing my journey, experiences, insights, personal growth, and student life through social media platforms. - Content Writer, LinkedIn & Medium: Publishing content focused on career guidance, personal branding, technology and productivity - Member, IEEE & IEEE Women in Engineering: Engaging with professional communities that promote innovation, technical learning, and diversity in technology. - Organizer & Hospitality Team Lead, MICRO International Conference 2026: jointly organized by IGDTUW, Gautam Buddha University and ACT, Kolkatta - Anchor, Presenter & Stage Management Lead: Hosted and managed university-level events, technical fests, alumni meets, and cultural programs Through Topmate, I share: • LinkedIn Profile Review & Personal Branding Guidance • Resume Building, Review & Optimization • Internship Application Strategy & Profile Evaluation • Scholarship & Fellowship Application Guidance • Hackathon Strategy, Team Building & Pitch Preparation • Career Guidance for Students in Tech • AI/ML, Project Building & Portfolio Development Advice • Content Creation Strategy for LinkedIn and Instagram • Building a Strong Student Profile Beyond Academics • Confidence Building, Public Speaking & Leadership Development • Dealing with Failures, Rejections & Self-Doubt • Productivity, Goal Setting & Personal Growth Mentorship • Networking, Community Building & Professional Outreach • College Journey Navigation: Academics, Extracurriculars & Opportunities • Priority DMs and Personalized 1:1 Mentorship Sessions for Students My goal is to help students avoid common mistakes, leverage opportunities effectively, and build profiles that stand out. Let's work together to turn your potential into opportunities!