Hey! I’m Div, an ASCAN aspirant residing in the tri-state area.
In the mornings, I train to endure space exploration.
During the day, I build, uphold & defend a miniature part of the Internet Infrastructure.
In the evenings, I study, and research medicine.
Why Space?
Space beckons us to dream, a force that has always united humanity. I work, study, and train with the aspiration to join the next generation of ASCANs. I hope to push the boundaries of human knowledge & this journey guides me toward a disciplined and meaningful life, inspiring me daily to become the best version of myself. I cherish this path, hopeful that our collective efforts will create a brighter world for future generations, far surpassing the one we inhabit today.
Page me once, shame on you.
Page me twice, shame on me.
Page me thrice, it’s going to be a long night.
Education
Key Milestones
- Triaged a patient in Zero Gravity (Research) | May 2024
- Certified EMT in NYS (Emergency medicine) | Oct 2022
- MIT – Hack Medicine | Nov 16 – 18
- Stanford University – Health++ | Nov 2-3 | 2018
- ICIMS Hackathon – Bell Lab 2018 | Winner
- HealthTech Hackathon 2018 | Winner
- John Hopkins University Hackathon | 2018
- Social Good Hackathon 2018 | Winner
- Princeton University Hackathon | Winner (Social Good) | Mar 30 – Apr 1 2018
- NYU Global Hackathon | Winner (Assistive Tech) | Mar 23 – 25 2018
- Stony Brook IOT Hackathon | Winner | Feb 16-18 2018
- CTF Hacking Competition at Stony Brook | Winner | Feb 16-18 2018
- Altice USA and Infosys Innovation Hackathon | 3rd Place | Nov 15 2017
- New Jersey Institute of Technology Hackathon (Hack NJIT) | Nov 11-12 2017
- Boston University Hackathon (Boston Hacks) | Oct 28-29 2017
- Digital Healthcare Hackathon (Stevens) | Oct 6-8 2017
- IDEA EXPO • A Platform for Idea Presentations | Winner | 2015
- National Level Technical Paper Presentation (Ethical Hacking) | Winner | 2013
During my childhood, I had a genuine fondness for assisting others in resolving their tech issues. Although some perceived me as altruistic for fixing their problems for free, there was a degree of self-interest involved in these acts. Each time I helped someone with their problems, I found myself constantly learning something new.