Manan Sethia
Computer Science undergraduate at NTU Singapore, building data pipelines, software systems, and security projects.
Contact
Singapore
Skills
Languages & Toolchains
Python, C/C++, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL, C#/.NET, Kotlin, Swift; npm, Maven/Gradle, NuGet, SPM
Data & Pipelines
ETL, REST APIs, async/batch ingestion, entity resolution, schema normalization, pandas, SQLite, Excel/CSV, SciVal, Scopus, OpenAlex, ROR, Wikidata
Development & AI
Flask, Django, Node.js, HTML/CSS, scikit-learn, OpenCV, PyTorch basics, RAG, MCP, pytest, Playwright
DevOps & Systems
Git, GitHub Actions/CI/CD, Docker, Bash/zsh, SSH, cron, Nginx; Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch and Kali Linux
Apps, Security & Hardware
Android Studio, Xcode, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Nmap, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, Arduino, sensors, robotics
Education
Nanyang Technological University
Bachelor of Computing (Hons) in Computer Science
2026 – 2030 | Singapore
Specialisations: Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence
NTU Science and Technology Undergraduate Scholar
Krishna Public School, Kamal Vihar
PCME + Computer Science | 2014 – 2026
Experience
Nanyang Technological UniversityJul 2026 – Present
Technical Director, TGIFHacks (NTU OSS)Sep 2026 – Present
Direct technical planning for hackathons, hardware and software builds, workshops, and competitions.
Technical Subcommittee Member, NTU SentinelsAug 2026 – Present
Contribute to cybersecurity and capture-the-flag activities.
Data Analytics & Engineering AssistantJul 2026 – Present
Build auditable ETL and identity-resolution pipelines across bibliometric APIs under NTU's Work Study Scheme (ad hoc through 31 Mar 2027), including the Stanford Top 2% and UBC researcher datasets.
Buildabot Labs Private LimitedMay 2026 – Aug 2026
Chief Technology and Innovations Officer (CTIO)
Built backend and database systems, the company website, a RAG assistant, and a virtual project-testing playground.
First Step Innovations (FSTI)Apr 2026 – Jul 2026
R&D Intern
Delivered e-commerce, AI career-counselling, and drone-assembly prototypes; handled documentation and QA.
Krishna Public School, Kamal ViharApr 2016 – Mar 2026
Headboy, Student CouncilJul 2025 – Feb 2026
Co-led a 97-member council across 18 clubs and four houses; managed major school events.
Problem Setter, I-CodeAug 2024 – Oct 2025
Designed algorithm and logic questions across difficulty levels.
Advisor & Coordinator, XploraNov 2022 – Nov 2025
Coordinated the school technology fest, outreach, and finances.
Innovator & Mentor, ATL ClubJul 2022 – Mar 2026
Built embedded prototypes and mentored robotics and IoT projects.
Technical Lead, Coder's ClubJul 2019 – Mar 2026
Led workshops in programming, ML, Linux, and cybersecurity.
Quiz Organizer & Mentor, QPLApr 2016 – Mar 2026
Organized school quizzes and represented KPS in national events.
Projects
MRIDA Multipurpose Real-time Integrated Digital Analyzer | 2023 – 2025
AI-powered Raspberry Pi soil-health analyzer with sensing, weather alerts, emergency messaging, and speech guidance. Winner at Data & AI Talks; selected for Youth Ideathon Top 1,000, INSPIRE MANAK DLEPC, and the Junior SIH national presentation round.
MATRIX Desktop Voice Assistant | 2021 – 2022
JARVIS-inspired voice assistant with Python, Tkinter, and MS Voice Pack. Speech/text interaction, live weather, tech news, and hand-drawn custom GUI.
Certifications
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate (Coursera)
IBM Ethical Hacking with Open-Source Tools (Coursera)
Programming & DSA: CodeChef courses in Python, Java, C and C++
Selected Top Achievements
Gold & Bronze Medalist at International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) 2024; represented India in Beijing
Selected for 12-week intl. research program on Quantum Computing — BeyondQuantum 2025
Secured AIR 10 in Hewlett Packard Codewars 2025 among 6,000+ participants
Secured AIR 17 in IIT Madras Shaastra Programming Contest 2026 among 18,000+; National Finalist
ZCO 2024 Zonal Topper and INAIO 2025 Stage 2 Qualifier
Silver Medalist, Future Tech Olympiad 2026 by 1M1B and IBM SkillsBuild
Winner, Code 2 Champions at ITM University Raipur; only school student in the field
Qualified for the INESO 2025 National Camp in the Indian Earth Science Olympiad selection programme
National runner-up in the CBSE Heritage India Quiz and Ultimate Sports Quiz; regional winner at SBI Scholar Quiz and IIM Bhilai Materials Quiz