Columbus, OH · The Ohio State University

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Pratul Saini

Builder · Hackathon winner · Sustainability educator

I build things that make an impact: AI agents that fight hospital overcharges, crowd-safety simulations, and sustainability programs that have reached 1,000+ students.

01Hackathon Awards

1st Place · HackByte 2026

FeelWise

An AI-driven platform that turns raw, unstructured emotional input into clear psychological insights and actionable next steps.

3rd Place · Capital One Track, MHacks 2026

Guardian

An autonomous agent that detects hospital charges, cross-checks itemized bills against patient records, calls billing departments to dispute overcharges, and texts users when refunds land.

Honorable Mention · HackByte 2025

SeaScore

A gamified sustainability web app that drives ocean waste reduction by converting daily eco-actions into measurable impact points.

02Projects

GameDay Command

Hackathon · Nov 2026

Led a team building an intelligent crowd-simulation platform for venue operations and public-safety dispatchers.

  • Ingested video feeds to detect pedestrian and vehicle flow, generating real-time heatmaps of bottlenecks.
  • Agent-based simulations project crowd pressure 10–15 minutes ahead and recommend reroute corridors.
  • Dispatch interface to clear emergency lanes and streamline stadium egress.
AIComputer VisionSimulation

Solar Charger

Tesla STEM · Dec 2024 – Jan 2025

Co-designed and built a solar-powered charging station that's still in regular use at school.

  • Modeled components in Blender and helped with the physical build.
  • Installed solar panels, wiring, and an indoor hub.
  • Led marketing to drive student adoption.
BlenderRenewable EnergyHardware

Smart Garden

Tesla STEM · Mar – Apr 2025

Directed a 4-person team to prototype a garden that monitors environmental conditions and automates watering.

  • Ran planning, task delegation, and deadlines.
  • Designed digital prototypes in Blender and helped build the model.
  • Delivered a working proof of concept.
AutomationBlenderTeam Lead

Samantha Smith Elementary Remodel

Tesla STEM · Nov 2024 – Dec 2025

Proposed a sustainable school remodel with green roofs, solar panels, and rainwater collection.

  • Built 3D models in SketchUp.
  • Produced in-depth Twinmotion walkthroughs of the design and environmental features.
  • Presented the design process and sustainability impact to peers.
SketchUpTwinmotionSustainable Design

03Experience & Leadership

Co-Founder · BloomWise

Jun 2025 – 2026
  • Co-founded an organization that taught 1,000+ K–8 students across 9 schools about sustainability.
  • Designed and delivered lessons on eco-friendly building and sustainable design.
  • Coordinated school outreach, built teacher partnerships, and supported curriculum adoption.
  • Hosted a virtual sustainability event with 40+ participants.

Founder · PerfectlyU

Jan 2025 – 2026
  • Developed a startup concept for a virtual fitting room for online shopping.
  • Conducted user research and market analysis to inform the product.
  • Co-wrote a business plan covering branding, marketing, and revenue models.
  • Pitched the startup to a live audience.

Co-Lead · Econ Club, Tesla STEM High School

Sep 2025 – 2026
  • Taught micro- and macroeconomics in place of unavailable AP courses.
  • Prepared students for global competitions, including the Wharton Investment Challenge.
  • Ran weekly lessons, competition prep, and recruiting, growing participation to record levels.

Intern · ACE Mentorship

Seattle, WA · 2024 – 2026
  • Worked with industry mentors on the electrical design of a building project.
  • Designed power distribution and lighting layouts for efficiency and safety.
  • Performed load calculations to estimate building energy requirements.

Intern · AMpowering

Sep – Nov 2023
  • Ran a full SWOT analysis for the nonprofit with a team.
  • Researched operations and external factors to find areas for growth; coordinated outreach to set up the collaboration.
  • Presented strategic recommendations directly to the organization.

Volunteer Tutor · King County Library System

Redmond, WA · Sep 2023 – Aug 2024
  • Tutored elementary and middle school students in math and English.
  • Gave one-on-one help with reading comprehension, writing, and problem solving.

04Education

The Ohio State University

Aug 2026 – Present

Tesla STEM High School

Sep 2022 – 2026

DigiPen Institute of Technology

Courses
  • Fire & EMS · 2022
  • Personal Finance · 2023
  • 3D Modeling · 2024

05Skills

3D & Design

BlenderSketchUpTwinmotion

Professional

Research & Data AnalysisProject ManagementPublic SpeakingNetworking

Languages

English (Native)Hindi (Native)

06Let's connect

Open to internships, research, hackathon teams, and sustainability projects.