Mohan Atkuri

Student Microbiome Researcher June 2025 - Present Minneapolis, MN

Staley/Jahansouz Lab

Student researcher on canine stool lymphoma/sarcoma study, leading data analysis efforts.
Developed and utilized R pipelines for shotgun and 16s sequencing analysis, processing and visualizing microbiome data using packages like Bioconductor and mothur.
Utilized Python for statistical analysis and data manipulation, integrating metagenomic datasets to identify bacteria associated with cancer progression.
Presented findings at lab meetings to communicate research insights.

Spectroscopy Modeling Intern Summer 2025 Remote

Biocartesian

Developed fluorescence microscopy simulation tool calculating fluorophore bleed risk at YC-backed biotech startup.
Converted simulation into production web application enabling R&D team rapid analysis of fluorophore combinations, saving hours of manual analysis.
Learned spectroscopy concepts through academic papers and datasheets to accurately model light overlap and detection interference.

Trojan Robotics Team 2264 October 2023 - October 2025 Plymouth, MN

Wayzata High School, FIRST Robotics Competition

Implemented motor control algorithms for a four-motor robotic arm, enabling precise relative positioning.
Developed computer vision masking for 2024 orange game piece, optimizing detection across varied lighting conditions.
Collaborated with mechanical team to integrate arm subsystem architecture, aligning software and hardware design for improved robot performance.

Business and IT Systems Analyst March 2023 - December 2025 Maple Grove, MN

Hindu Society of Minnesota

Developed and led an automated annual tax receipt generation system for temple donors using Python, PySimpleGUI, MongoDB, and many of Google's APIs, working closely with the finance department to ensure compliance with IRS regulations for nonprofits.
Performed cost-benefit analysis (CBA) on various volunteer management tools, enhancing organizational efficiency.
Developed and implemented website updates to improve user engagement and information accessibility.

Junior Leader February 2022 - October 2022 Maple Grove, MN

World Taekwondo Academy

Second-degree black belt with experience coaching young students in mastering techniques, kick proficiency and self-defense curriculum.
Assisted in preparing students for belt grading examinations through focused guidance and support.
Collaborated with senior instructors to refine curriculum, ensuring students received effective training.

Wayzata High School Sept 2020 - Present Maple Grove, MN

High School Diploma

Relevant Coursework: AP Biology, Genetics at North Hennepin CC, AP Computer Science A, AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB/BC, AP Physics C, AP Spanish, AP US History, AP Literature.
Awards: Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award, AP Scholar with Distinction, National Merit Finalist, Wharton Data Science Competion Semifinalist, SkillsUSA Urban Search and Rescue State Champion, SkillsUSA Medical Math State Finalist, HOSA Biotechnology National Qualifier.
Computer Science Club President, Spanish Club President, Cross Country Junior Varsity, Track and Field Junior Varsity.

University of Minnesota Twin Cities Sept 2024 - Present Minneapolis, MN

Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO Student)

Relevant Coursework: STAT 3021 Intro Probability & Statistics, CSCI 1913 Intro to Algorithms & Program Development, GCD 2171 Stem Cells in Biomedicine, PHIL 3305 Medical Ethics, MGMT 5102 StartUp: Customer Development/Testing, Guitar History
PSEO Student Association Board Member, UMN Surgery Lab Floor Member (11-Moos)

Haroun Education Ventures Jan 2022 - Nov 2022 San Francisco, CA

Master of Business Administration

Relevant Skills: Financial Modeling, Finance & Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Economics and Management.

Coursera

Introduction to Genomic Technologies, Python for Genomic Data Science, Algorithms for Data Science, Google AI Essentials.

MNClubConnect.com August 2024 - December 2024

Independent Project

MNClubConnect is a comprehensive platform that empowers students to discover, explore, and engage with clubs and student organizations at their educational institutions, helping build community and student involvement.
Built with Next.js and TypeScript for type-safe, server-side rendered web application development, implementing responsive design with Tailwind CSS and custom component architecture for consistent user experience across devices.
Deployed on Vercel with Firebase integration for real-time database and authentication, utilizing Prisma ORM and automated CI/CD pipelines through GitHub Actions.

Urban Fox Mobile App June 2024 - August 2024

Urban Fox Development Team

Urban Fox is a mobile application that gamifies running by combining elements of hide-and-seek and tag, encouraging social interaction and fitness tracking among users in community settings.
Leveraged React Native for cross-platform app development, enhancing code reusability between iOS and Android, with state management using Redux and UI components from React Native Paper. Auth databasing through Firebase.
Deployed on AWS, utilizing services like EC2; CI/CD pipelines using GitHub CI for streamlined dev/deployment processes.

Financial Yearly Reports Sender (FYRS) August 2023 - February 2024

Hindu Society of Minnesota

Engineered and implemented a comprehensive, scalable software solution enabling 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to automate the generation, distribution, and archiving of IRS-compliant donation statements for unlimited donor base. Consistent updates.
Utilized Python for backend development and PySimpleGUI and Tkinter for intuitive frontend, ensuring a seamless user experience.
Leveraged MongoDB for scalable database management and integrated automated email functionality via Google Console OAUTH for efficient bulk distribution of donation statements.

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