Lakshya Manchanda

About Lakshya Manchanda

I love to build AI systems that impact millions, not just impress engineers!I\'m Lakshya Manchanda, an AI/ML developer passionate about building technology that solves real problems and creates measurable impact. Currently pursuing B.E. Computer Engineering at Thapar Institute, I\'ve transformed academic learning into winning solutions at top-tier competitions and meaningful social initiatives.Competition Excellence:• Harvard AI HealthTech Winner - Built emotion-aware AI for tobacco addiction support (48% relapse reduction)• Google Gen AI 2nd Place (Top 0.8% globally)- Created EEG brainwave-to-text platform with <200 ms latency• IIM Mumbai 1st Place Fintech - Developed supply chain AI reducing inventory costs by 30% and delays by 48%• 3x Innovation Awards across national hackathons for accessibility and societal impactMy work achievements:• During my internship with the Ministry of Youth Affairs & UNICEF India, I led ML analysis for 10M+ individuals across 20+ states, building predictive models that improved COVID-19 resource allocation by 72%. • At DevTown, optimized marketing funnels reduced customer acquisition costs by 25% while boosting engagement by 40%.Leadership & Social Impact:• Project KartvyaCSR - Built a corporate-NGO collaboration platform delivering social impact- Conducted menstrual hygiene workshops for 1,200+ women (distributing pads)- Organized a 400-unit blood donation drive- Led financial literacy sessions empowering 120+ women with skill monetization strategies. • As R&D and CSR Lead at Enactus, I manage a 30-student team heading Project Atrangi and 16+ CSR partnerships. • In my second year, I\'ve led URJA sports fest\'s tech and marketing operations for attendees while securing in sponsorships.Technical Arsenal:Python | TensorFlow | LangChain | FastAPI | Agentic AI Systems | SQL | Edge TPU | NLP | Computer VisionWhat Drives Me:I believe in building AI systems that democratize access to technology and create lasting social impact. From developing multilingual chatbots for underserved communities to creating accessibility tools for speech-impaired individuals, my projects consistently focus on solving real-world challenges.Looking Forward:Actively seeking opportunities in AI/ML roles, product development, or consulting where I can leverage my technical skills and leadership experience to drive innovation and create meaningful impact.Let\'s connect if you\'re looking for a driven individual who combines technical excellence with social consciousness! 🤝

Experience

1. Director of Strategic Partnerships

   Enactus Thapar

   Sep 2025 — Present · Patiala, IN

   As Director, I am leading strategic collaborations with corporations, NGOs, and ecosystem partners to scale Enactus projects through CSR-driven initiatives.My responsibilities also include outreach to partnerships, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring a sustainable impact. Mentoring junior members and driving business strategy to achieve measurable social and business outcomes.

Education

• Delhi Public School Vasant Kunj

  10+2, PCM

• Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology

  Bachelor's of Engineering, Computer Science and Business Systems

  2023

• DAV Public School

  LKG - Class 10th, Science, Maths, Social Sciences, Languages- English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Moral Education