Common questions plus answers

1. What three things would you do to improve your college/university

and why (80 words maximum)?
I am a really proud student of my college and grateful for the facilities and the opportunities it
provides however, I would like to bring about a few changes in the college to increase the
chances of other students fulfilling their dreams

Please outline any professional or academic commitments that may impact

your availability for a permanent or internship position.
I am a sophomore at Indira Gandhi Delhi technical university for women, India. My current
commitments include academics only.

Session why to attend?

What motivates you to be entrepreneur?

Entrepreneurs are frequently driven by a desire to be regarded as a global authority in a certain

industry. An important internal driver for the innovator is the urge to connect with and share
their subject matter, which frequently frustrates privacy-obsessed VCs. The need for autonomy
and control is among the most prevalent motivators. Being an entrepreneur gives you the
chance to run your own business and make choices without having to answer to anybody else.
For those who have typically worked in more organised workplaces, this might be a very alluring
idea. The pleasure and difficulty of creating something from nothing is another prevalent
incentive. Entrepreneurs frequently enjoy the chance to make their concept a reality and
observe which is both rewarding and exhilarating.

Pursuing Bachelors in technology with major in electronics and communication with

specialisation in artificial intelligence

I enjoy problems that are both diverse and challenging so that I can out on my thinking caps
to come up with innovative ideas in teams. I am a dedicated, determined and hard-working
individual with a deep sense of respect for positive constructive criticism that helps improve
my performance.

Why this?

I would like to utilize the opportunity to spread awareness about the recent technological
advancements among conservative, traditional, and backward people by creating a community of
like-minded individuals who share similar interests. This would surely complement the
industrialization, urbanization, and, modernization that India is stepping into. I would like to
contribute to mainstream society by creating solutions that effectively utilize artificial intelligence,
machine learning, data science, and integrated database systems. It shall be an honour for me to
design, implement and execute ideas that lead to the growth of the student community as a whole.

I learnt about the scholarship who besides being a proud recipient of the scholarship,also continues
to carry forward the motto of the orgainsation through her humble deeds.
I have organised several intercollege debate, speech, dance, tech, music and poetry competitions
that gave me hands-on experience in customer relations management, public relations, event
management, public speaking, crisis handling and outreach strategy development. I have been in the
leading team for several notable google developer groups events, hackathons speaker sessions and
hands-on workshops. I have mentored many juniors unofficially on entrepreneurship, leadership and
content creation. I am passionate about my start-up called Study In Real. With the increasing
academic competition, population, urbanization, modernization, industrialization, and development
it becomes essentially important and imperative for children to inculcate a deep sense of
imaginative power from the very beginning through the use of 3D concept-subject, mind-hand-
oriented, interactive coordinated simulations that not only offer holistic development but also
challenge the importance of traditional theoretical knowledge that leads to mugging up of
information. Study In Real also offers a plethora of quizzes that epitomize the assessment of the
required skills. It’s a revenue-generating platform that can be used by tuition and coaching centers
by both faculties and students. It’s competitive with one of India’s leading educational organizations.
More than an association, it’s a group of young individuals coming together who aim to provide to
use several technological aids to bring about a change in society and revolutionize conservative,
backward methodologies of teaching.

Please provide a quick overview on your experience with and interests in technology or What
is a topic, area, field or issue that you are passionate about? How
have you engaged with it? How do you plan to engage with it in
the future? (200 words max)

Technology has been an indispensable part of my life since childhood and I had developed a
notable interest in this emerging field. I had myself preferred my engineering major to be
electronics and communication with specialisation in artificial intelligence to get a hands-on
experience in machine learning, data science, integrated database systems and convolutional
neural networks. I am proefficient in web development, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, python, PHP
and have intermediate level experience in data science, and integrated database systems. I have
created several successful projects using ML, AI, python, MYSQL and linear regression models. I have
helped my team mates win several hackathons by creating tech projects.

Life changing experience

In 2021, the entire world was struck with a life -threatening disease called COVID-19 that destroyed
several families and households. It took away the motivation to study due to lack of socialism,
learning resources and peer to peer interaction. The negativity and gloom it caused especially during
the highly competitive national level engineering entrance examinations was heart-breaking. I, like
several other students of my age had shown immense dedication and determination towards
achieving my academic goals while looking after family and managing finances finally ending up with
an overall general category percentile equalling to 96.42 and rank equalling to 32902 out of the 5
lakh plus candidates who appeared for the test. Staying at home and reflecting on my attitude,
behaviour and personality I not only realised the importance of relationships but also started
respecting all professions who strive to make a living for their families.
I would like to dedicate this achievement to my family, friends and professors without whom this
wouldn’t have been possible

The increasing urbanisation, modernisation and industrialization has enabled the capitalist
community to dominate the backward, conservative and traditional non-mainstream people of the
society away from the technological advancements. The issue can be resolved by implementing and
executing policies, rules and regulations that hamper the inclusive participation of vulnerable
women and children. Mapping of tasks along with funding, guidance in the right direction through
the right approach shall prove beneficial for the society as a whole.

How will training help you increase your participation in the open source community or help
encourage more women to participate in Linux and open source software (limit 1000
characters)?
Why is learning more about open source important to your future (limit 1000 characters)?

Eductional background
I am pursuing Bachelors in technology with major in electronics and communication with
specialisation in artificial intelligence.

I feel that I am deserving candidate as I am a dedicated, determined and hard-working

individual with a strong sense of team spirit and collaborative learning. I sought to make
the most of all learning opportunities while improving on positive constructive feedback.

Tell us about a time you were wrong. How were you challenged?
What did you gain from this experience? (150 words max)

JEE mains is one of the most sought-after exams in India. I was wrong when I took the wrong
decision of applying for coaching for the exam in class 10 as I was too young to cope with the
difficulty level of the syllabus and this decision was purely taken on the basis of peer pressure
without understanding the fact that every student has his/her own level of maturity that makes
him/her ready for national level competitive exams. I learnt the virtue and importance of quality
over quantity from this situation and the idea of respecting the opinion of the elderly.

I interned as a customer relations intern with Ciena Spaces in collaboration with a startup by
students of Maharaja Agrasen Institute of technology, called LifeSavers. The project aims to
make a communication system between emergency response vehicles, other vehicles moving on
the road and traffic signal systems to enable Emergency Response vehicles to reach their
destinations faster. The system will not require the internet for communication. The project
includes the transmission of radio signals by the Emergency-Response Vehicle. It transmits its
GPS Location through the radio signal. If a traffic light system receives the signal, it shows green
light to that lane and a red to others and regulates the time durations using the GPS
Coordinates. The system will also show an indicator to alert other people driving on the road if
there is an emergency vehicle behind their car. I was responsible for pitching the idea to various
governmental institutions and following up to reach a deal.
 Greetings fellas!!

I am Megha Agarwal, a second year ECEAI undergrad student. I am an active contributor of the
TimeChain Labs community, GirlScript summer of code, and a proud
recipient of Harvard WECode’23 Scholarship. I am the co-founder of my start-up called
StudyInReal that is a revenue-generating online platform that offers 3D concept-subject,
mind-hand-oriented, interactive coordinated simulations. I interned as a customer relations
intern with Ciena Spaces in collaboration with a startup by students of Maharaja Agrasen
Institute of technology, called LifeSavers. I am proficient in web development, HTML, CSS,
JavaScript, Java, python, PHP and have intermediate level experience in data science, and
integrated database systems. I have created several successful projects using ML, AI, python,
MYSQL and linear regression models. Looking forward to head the content team this year!!

Why tbhis company?

Palantir is a prestigious organisation known for its authentic work culture, diversity, inclusion
and impressive talent pool. The association shall be the perfect platform for me to enhance my
personality, skills and network. I wish to work here as I shall be able to secure one of the most
reputed and highly sought after privileges to serving the company right by living up to its motto.

What does leadership mean to you?

• 1. Strategic Vision: Demonstrating the ability to formulate a long-term vision

and strategy for a team or organization, considering market trends,
competitive landscape, and business goals.
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• 2. Decision-making: Showing proficiency in making informed decisions by
analyzing data, evaluating risks, and considering the impact on various
stakeholders.
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• 3. Team Building: Displaying expertise in assembling and developing high-
performing teams by identifying talent, fostering collaboration, and
promoting a positive work culture.
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• 4. Communication and Influence: Exhibiting strong communication skills,
both oral and written, to effectively convey ideas, negotiate, and influence
stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
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• 5. Change Management: Having the capability to lead teams through
organizational changes, adapt to evolving circumstances, and guide
individuals in embracing new technologies or processes.
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• 6. Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrating the ability to understand and
manage one's emotions and empathize with others, fostering strong
relationships, resolving conflicts, and motivating team members.
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• 7. Coaching and Mentoring: Displaying skills in guiding and developing
individuals through constructive feedback, providing opportunities for
growth, and fostering a learning environment.
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• 8. Project Management: Exhibiting proficiency in planning, organizing, and
executing complex projects, ensuring timely delivery, resource allocation,
risk management, and stakeholder satisfaction.
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• 9. Innovation and Creativity: Showing a track record of encouraging and
fostering innovation within a team or organization, promoting creative
thinking, and embracing new technologies or approaches.
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• 10. Results Orientation: Demonstrating a focus on achieving goals, setting
high standards for performance, tracking progress, and implementing
strategies to drive continuous improvement.
• Why is serving the API community is important to you.
• Serving in the API community can be highly beneficial to students for
several reasons:
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• 1. Learning Opportunities: By actively participating in the API community,
students can gain valuable insights and knowledge about APIs, their
applications, and emerging trends in the field. Engaging with experienced
professionals and fellow students can provide a wealth of information and
learning opportunities.
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• 2. Networking: Being involved in the API community allows students to
connect with industry experts, developers, and like-minded individuals who
share similar interests. Building a strong network within the community can
lead to mentorship opportunities, collaborations, and potential job
prospects in the future.
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• 3. Skill Development: Working on API-related projects, contributing to open-
source projects, or participating in hackathons or coding competitions
within the community can enhance students' technical skills. They can learn
new programming languages, frameworks, and gain hands-on experience
in building and integrating APIs.
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• 4. Exposure to Real-world Challenges: The API community often deals with
real-world challenges and use cases. Students can get exposure to practical
scenarios, problem-solving techniques, and best practices by engaging with
professionals and tackling real-world API-related problems.
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• 5. Career Advancement: Being actively involved in the API community can
enhance a student's resume and demonstrate their passion for the field. It
showcases their commitment to continuous learning, collaboration, and
staying updated with industry trends. Employers often value candidates
with community involvement as it reflects their dedication and drive.
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• 6. Contribution and Recognition: Students have the opportunity to
contribute to the API community by sharing their knowledge, insights, and
experiences. By actively participating in discussions, answering questions, or
creating educational content, students can make a positive impact and gain
recognition within the community.
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• Overall, serving in the API community allows students to expand their
knowledge, build connections, gain practical experience, and contribute to
the advancement of the field. It can significantly enrich their academic
journey and pave the way for a successful career in the API industry.