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.
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
I was 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
This award is given to the student who shows excellence in Math and Science, demonstrating high levels of enthusiasm, participation in class, and going above and beyond regularly. I received this in 2023 at my grade 8 graduation.
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
Programming co-lead • 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.
Intern • July 2024 - August 2024
I interned at the DRDO Young Scientist's Labratory for Asymetrical Technologies. There, I acquired hands-on experience with ROS for autonomous flight and successfully developed a drone that demonstrated this capability. Technologies which were used were ROS2 Humble, Ubuntu 22.04, and Python.
Organizer - 3D Printing and Hardware • June 2024 - Current
RagnoHacks 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 contribute 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 revised version of the 2017 Hypercube printer/CNC by Tech2C
Danger Klipper (Bleeding-Edge V2), Mainsail
Powered by: BTT Octopus V1.1, Raspberry Pi 3B+, EBB36
Max Temperatures:
Hotend: 350c
Bed: 120c
Enclosure: 65c
3D Printing, Machining, Designing, Manufacturing
A competitive robot built for the FRC 2024 season by Team 1360. I contributed to the programming in Java and assisted with the build. I was also the programming subteam co-lead. During the offseason, I developed an RFID attendance system and was involved in programming, build, design, and awards.
3D Printing, Machining, Designing, Manufacturing
A competitive robot built for the FRC 2023 season by Team 1360. I contributed to the programming in Java. I was a part of Media and took photos of our robot at competition and was a part of outreach during the summer.
3D Printing, Machining, Designing, Manufacturing
TensorForest 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.
Team Members: Arnnav Kudale, Shayaan Azeem, and Rohanth Marem
This is a 5 inch FPV Freestyle drone I made during the summer of 2024. It has a 4S 1300mAh battery and a 1080p camera. It is powered by a SpeedyBee Stack and 4 2550KV motors. It is built off the SpeedyBee Mario 5 XH Frame.
Thank you to @johncohn and Hack Club for funding the parts for this project
Feel free to reach out for collaborations or just a friendly chat!
