Harish Raghavendran S

About Harish Raghavendran S

My name is Harish Raghavendran, and I am a passionate innovator, youth climate activist, and technology enthusiast with a strong interest in building solutions that create real-world impact. I am a college student who actively works at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and social good. I have hands-on experience in IoT, embedded systems, and smart monitoring solutions, having worked on projects like Smart Forest Surveillance, Plant Health Monitoring, Energy Tracking Systems, and a Landslide Outburst Surveillance System focused on early warning and disaster risk reduction.Beyond technical work, I play leadership and strategy roles. I have contributed as an HR team member at a student startup, volunteered with and served as a lead innovator and chief strategist in several initiatives. I also interned at Mestrominds, where I designed, integrated, and tested multiple sensor-based systems within a short timeframe.On the global stage, I am a Youth Climate Activist with YOUNGO, actively engaging in climate advocacy, policy discussions, and youth-led action toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals. I also contribute as an author for youth-focused energy and policy handbooks, providing recommendations for policymakers, funders, and young changemakers. Overall, I see myself as someone who connects technology with purpose, leadership with action, and innovation with sustainability. I am always eager to learn, collaborate, and contribute to initiatives that drive meaningful and lasting change.

Experience

1. Member U-reporter

   UNICEF

   Mar 2024 — Present · Tamil Nadu, IN

Education

• Sri Sai Ram Institute of Technology (Sairam Group of Institutions)

  Bachelor's degree, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering