Welcome to Aanchal Puri's Portfolio!
About Me
Well well well...what do we have here? Looks like you've somehow stumbled upon my coding portfolio (lucky you).
Hey there! I'm Aanchal Puri, a first year Computer Science (Machine Learning Track) student at the University of Maryland, College Park. On this website, you'll find a little bit of everything that I'm passionate about - from my coding projects to my ceramics pieces (and of course, my current favorite books and music). When I'm not busy with my classes or pulling my hair out over debugging my code, you can catch me at the ceramics studio on campus, practicing my archery skills, or teaching bollywood dance around the College Park Community. Welcome again to my little corner of the web & hope you enjoy! ♥
Current reads
Here are some of the books that I'm currently reading and my thoughts! ♥
Current favorite music
Here are some of my favorite songs right now! Have a listen ♥
CONTACT ME
My Experiences
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AI/Machine Learning Fellow @ Break Through Tech
Coming Soon...
Duration - March 2026 - May 2027
Location - Remote/New York, NY
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Full-Stack Software Developer Intern @ UMD Libraries
Coming Soon...
Duration - January 2026
Location - Hybrid (College Park, MD)
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Computer Science Peer Advisor @ UMD CS Advising Department
Mentors and advises computer science students on academic planning, course sequencing, and degree requirements during daily drop-in sessions
Manages front-desk operations and departmental communications by efficiently handling a high volume of student inquiries via email and phone
Duration - February 2026 - Present
Location - In person (College Park, MD)
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TechStart Program: Computing Catalyst @UMD
Engaged in an intensive program focused on critical design thinking and real-world problem-solving, emphasizing community-oriented innovation
Collaborated with four other group members to ideate an website/application for social good
Link to the v0 TerpMove Website
Duration - August 2025
Location - College Park, MD (Virtual)
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Camp Invention Leadership Intern
Led and taught a group of elementary-age students various STEM concepts, intellectual properties, and real-world innovators through program content.
Duration - Summers of 2023-2025
Location - Silver Spring, Maryland
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FIRST Robotics Team 1389 Lead
Assists in development and implementation of code for competitive robots using Java, Python, and JavaScript, and provides on-field instruction and technical support during competitions.
Duration - October 2021 to April 2025
Location - Bethesda, Maryland
My Education
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University of Maryland, College Park '29
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science - Machine Learning
College Park Scholars: Data Justice Program
Computing Catalyst @UMD - Break Through Tech
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Walt Whitman High School, Bethesda MD '25
High School Diploma (Unweighted GPA: 4.0, Weighted GPA: 4.89)
Activites: FIRST Robotics Team 1389 Lead, Asian Cultures Club President, International Night Organizing Committee
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Current Coursework
Object-Oriented Programming II - Java (CMSC132)
Linear Algebra for Engineers and Scientists (MATH461)
Human-AI Fiction Co-Writing (INST388T)
Approach to Computing: Synthetic Photography (INST388R)
Know Thyself: Wisdom Through Cognitive Science (PHIL202)
Critical Thinking and Speaking (COMM200)
College Park Scholars: Data Justice (CPDJ101)
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Past Coursework
Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, AP CSP, AP CSA, Programming 3