Hey there, I’m Shashank! I’m currently a junior at Michigan State University, USA, majoring in Computer Science with minors in Data Science, Computational Mathematics, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, and Cognitive Science. When I’m not deep into coding or wrestling with complex algorithms, you’ll likely find me planning my next travel adventure. If I’m not at my keyboard, I’m probably 35,000 feet up, chasing experiences across the globe!

Beyond the classroom, I’m honored to serve as the President & Controller of QuantZ: Michigan State University’s Premier Quantitative and STEM Finance Club. It’s an incredible feeling to be a Glorian leading MSU’s most distinguished STEM club and having a voice in shaping the undergraduate community. Trust me, QuantZ does some of the most cutting-edge work out there. At the moment, we’re developing a Reinforcement Learning-based filter for financial noise reduction — it’s next-level cool!

On a personal note, I’m diving into research on algorithms for search and other operations optimized for large input sizes. As I write this, they’re undergoing rigorous profiling, but even in the preliminary stages, they outperform existing global benchmarks. It’s crazy and thrilling stuff!

But before all these adventures in tech and finance, there was Gwalior Glory High School. It was at Glory where I built the foundation for everything I’m doing now. The school gave me the freedom to think differently, experiment (even when it meant risking a few marks during exams), and dream big. My teachers and friends were, and still are, some of the most influential people in my life. They encouraged me to question, innovate, and adapt — a lesson that’s stuck with me.

One of the most incredible things about Gwalior Glory was how supportive everyone was, from teachers to Principal Ma’am herself. They never shut me down; instead, they fueled my curiosity and taught me to be fearless in my pursuit of knowledge. My advice? Don’t just follow the templates. Be aware of your actions, adapt your strategies, and don’t be afraid to ask for help. Growth comes from experimenting, learning, and refining.

And remember, a little turbulence just makes the journey that much more thrilling!