My name is Arnnav Kudale, a 16-year-old student and developer based in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. I have organized several hackathons, including JamHacks 9 and am an active member of FRC 1360 Orbit Robotics. I am passionate about 3D printing, drone technology, and system administration.
Discord: ablaze3dp
Email: arnnav0kudale@gmail.com
Grades 9-12 • September 6, 2023 - Current
I am currently a grade 10 ALP student at WOSS. I am an executive of the Computer Science Club, a member of the VEX Senior Team, and Electrathon Team. Previously I was also a part of intermediate band.
Grades 7-8 • September 7, 2021 - June 30, 2023
I was a student at Dr. David R. Williams PS for grades 7 and 8. I graduated in June 2023 with the ETFO Math and Science award.
Town of Oakville
Awarded the Oakville Youth Climate Action Fund for leading AirSense, a project focused on building and deploying low-cost air quality sensors across Oakville. Designed to monitor pollutants like PM2.5, CO₂, and NO₂, the project provides real-time data through a public dashboard to support environmental awareness and action.
RCSCC 178 Oakville
This award is given to the top cadet in the phase 4 training. It signifies high levels of motivation, enthusiasm, positive attitude, and strong class participation. I was awarded this in 2025.
Town of Oakville
Awarded the Oakville Youth Climate Action Fund for my project, TensorForest, which uses drones to capture high-resolution forest imagery and assess vegetation flammability. It automates data collection, creating detailed heatmaps to identify high-risk fire areas.
RCSCC 178 Oakville
This award is given to the top cadet in the phase 3 training. It signifies high levels of motivation, enthusiasm, positive attitude, and strong class participation. I was awarded this in 2024.
HDSB
Awarded at my Grade 8 graduation in 2023, this recognition honors a student who demonstrates outstanding achievement in Math and Science, consistently showing enthusiasm, active participation, and a commitment to going above and beyond in the classroom.
FIRST Girls and Allies Stemathon 2023 - Team CO3 (Team 9)
The Best Project Award recognizes the team that the judges thought came up with the best solution to their chosen problem which addressed the overall 2023 STEMathon challenge. As part of this recognition, I was also awarded a Fitbit Charge 5.
RCSCC 178 Oakville
This award is given to the top cadet in the phase 2 training, signifying high levels of motivation, enthusiasm, positive attitude, and strong class participation. I received this in 2023.
RCSCC 178 Oakville
This award is given to the top cadet in the phase 1 training, signifying high levels of motivation, enthusiasm, positive attitude, and strong class participation. I received this in 2022.
BASEF
Member • September 2022 - Current
Contributed to the robotics programming team using Java, with a focus on automation and control systems. Additionally, I developed an RFID-based attendance system and supported the build subteam.
Organizer • July 2024 - June 2025
Built a portion the frontend of the JAMHacks website, focusing on responsive design, event information, and sponsor sections for the 2025 hackathon hosted at the University of Waterloo.
Intern • July 2024 - August 2024
Gained hands-on experience with autonomous flight systems using the Robot Operating System (ROS). Developed and successfully tested a drone with autonomous capabilities using ROS2 Humble, Ubuntu 22.04, and Python.
Organizer - 3D Printing and Hardware • June 2024 - November 2024
Counterspell Ottawa is Ottawa's first in-person high school hackathon, bringing together teens from around the world to solve challenges related to natural disasters. As an organizer, I contributed to the 3d printing and hardware aspect mainly and helped with the initial stages of the website. I was also responsible for drafting professional correspondence to potential sponsors.
CTO and Developer • July 2023 - January 2024
Developed backend APIs, managing data storage and user authentication systems using Python and Django. Created the first ever working prototype of the fact checker. I transitioned out of the role following a strategic shift in the company’s direction that no longer aligned with my professional interests.
Senator • October 2022 - June 2023
Represented my school as a senator in the HDSB Senate, participating in discussions and decision-making processes regarding student affairs and school policies.
A curated showcase of my technical work, combining engineering, design, and innovation.
Rebuilt the 2017 HyperCube 3D printer for speed and performance. Used Klipper firmware, custom enclosures, and industrial hardware.
View Thread
Led programming for autonomous robot control and contributed to mechanical design.
Team Website
Supported Java programming. Contributed to summer outreach and built an RFID-based attendance system production.
Team Website
Drone-based wildfire mapping system that generates heatmaps from high-resolution imagery to detect flammable vegetation zones.
Report
Built a freestyle drone from scratch featuring 4S battery, 4k camera, and SpeedyBee stack. Designed for acrobatic flight and aerial video.
Feel free to reach out for collaborations or just a friendly chat!