Jatin Punjabi

— Hi, I'm Jatin Punjabi —

Computer Engineering Student @ Boston University

About Me

I am majoring in Computer Engineering @ Boston University, with a minor in Business Adminstration. I am passionate about technology, problem solving, and building innovative projects that make an impact.

With interests spanning software, hardware, and research, I’m seeking opportunities to apply my skills and grow in industry roles or research settings.

Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

Logistics Team

BostonHacks, Boston, MA

I am helping plan and execute the annual Fall 2025 BostonHacks hackathon, which will bring together over 250 undergraduate students. My work involves coordinating with judges, vendors, and volunteers while creating the official 2025 Run of Show to keep the event running smoothly. In the spring, I hosted a Mini-Hackathon to build engagement and excitement leading up to the main event.

Sep 2024 - Present

Product Team Member

Project Management Ready, Boston, MA

As a member of the PMReady product team, I attend weekly meetings to develop and refine my product management skills. I worked on designing a pitch for an application aimed at transforming Boston University’s dining system, applying both research and creative thinking. My team’s project earned 2nd place in PMReady’s bi-annual pitch competition, showcasing our problem-solving and innovation.

Aug 2024 - Present

IT Support Technician

Boston University IT Help Center, Boston, MA

At the BU IT Help Center, I assist clients with a wide range of support needs through phone, walk-ins, and email, resolving hardware, software, and account-related issues. To ensure accurate resolutions, I log and track all service requests in ServiceNow. I also provide specialized support to faculty, helping them with code debugging and other technical challenges both in person and remotely.

Jul 2024 – Present

New Jersey Student Leadership Coach & State Consultant

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Remote

In this role, I serve as a liaison between New Jersey State Staff and State Officers, ensuring effective and clear communication across teams. I facilitated the annual four-day in-person training for 15 State Officers, covering topics such as leadership, ethics, and organizational skills. Additionally, I acted as the Elections Coordinator at the 2025 NJ FBLA State Leadership Conference, which hosted over 3,500 attendees.

Apr 2021 – Present

Python Instructor

Thinkland.ai, Remote

I created and currently teach a Python curriculum for middle school students, covering topics from programming fundamentals to object-oriented design. To keep students engaged, I assign creative projects that encourage them to solve real-world problems with code. I also maintain strong communication with parents by sending detailed weekly progress reports.

Jan 2023 – Aug 2024

Director of Training & Curriculum Development

AiGoLearning, Remote

As Director of Training, I revamped the training process for over 600 teachers by redesigning resources, improving the website, and leading bi-weekly seminars. I also launched a Leadership Team program and managed six trainers to improve onboarding efficiency and teaching quality. Beyond that, I built partnerships to expand access to free coding education for underprivileged students in rural Tanzania.

Skills

Programming Languages

Python  
JavaScript  
TypeScript  
Java  
C/C++  
Swift  
HTML  
CSS  
MATLAB  
Bash/Zsh

Frameworks & Technologies

Node.js  
Express.js  
React  
Next.js  
Firebase  
Cloud Firestore  
OpenAI API  
Arduino

Developer Tools

Git/GitHub  
VS Code  
Xcode  
PyCharm  
IntelliJ  
Vercel  
OnShape  
ServiceNow  
Microsoft Office

Projects

Noogie Project

Noogie – Best Design @ PennApps XXVI

An AI-powered news platform delivering unbiased summaries and interactive visualizations. Built scalable APIs and data pipelines to scrape, process, and normalize articles, with robust error handling. Integrated OpenAI’s API and custom classification models to cluster content, improving performance and UX.

Technologies: Python, TypeScript, React, Supabase, d3.js, OpenAI API

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Type Wars Project

Typing Wars

A single- and multi-player typing game with smooth UI transitions, responsive gameplay, and real-time scoring. Integrated Firebase Authentication and Firestore for user management, high score persistence, and game history. Added AI-powered feedback and performance analytics with OpenAI API.

Technologies: JavaScript, Node.js, Firebase, OpenAI API, HTML, CSS

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Temperature Sensor Project

Temperature Sensor Box

Built a temperature monitoring system using a microcontroller, TMP36 sensor, LCD, LEDs, and a piezo buzzer. Programmed to display real-time readings and trigger alerts when outside the 80ºF–90ºF range. Gained experience in CAD design, circuit assembly, and microcontroller programming.

Technologies: Arduino, C++, OnShape, Circuit Design, Soldering

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EduQuest Project

EduQuest

A classroom engagement platform where teachers can reward students to boost participation. Implemented leaderboards, prize redemption, and progress tracking features to gamify learning. Built a scalable, maintainable, and responsive web app with modern frontend practices.

Technologies: TypeScript, Next.js, CSS

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