RAUNAQ MALHOTRA
Positively Curious! Proudly Gay!
Hi, I'm Raunaq Malhotra. (My first name's pronounced as 'Raw-nuck').
I'm a Dean's List undergraduate student at Drexel University majoring in Software Engineering. I'm in a 5-year program, on track to graduate with three 6-month industry co-op experiences under my belt in June 2025.
My first co-op at Vivid Seats LLC was in their distribution team where I contributed majorly to their in-built API services for their ticketing partners. I also set up and developed an authentication service for their API to maximize efficiency. Currently, I'm exploring the world of Data at Exelon as a Business and Data Analyst Intern where I'm working on automating several Data reports in Python and building a Machine Learning Model to predict trends in their reports.
With my degree in software, I want to combine my knowledge in technology with research in developing LGBT communities to change the representation of the community in the tech industry. I'm focused on my goal, competitive to succeed in the industry, and ready to learn and innovate.
Welcome to my Website!
A bit about my relationship with software:
My older sister introduced me to computers and software when I was in 7th grade. Soon after, I wrote my first JAVA program. Since then, as a software engineer herself, my sister has guided me throughout my teenage years to help me learn different programming languages and software tools. That's when I started my journey with Software Engineering!
I've always been a curious person. I love problem-solving and writing code to create a solution always teaches me something new. Challenges excite me, pressure yields the best out of me, and the constant innovation in the industry absolutely fascinates me. I want to use the same innovation to benefit the LGBTQIA+ community in developing countries, specifically in developing countries.
Born and brought up in India, I've witnessed and experienced hate crimes against the queer community in every field, including STEM. But I know that under-representation and discrimination can change with accessible and equitable opportunities. I plan to do just that through the knowledge and experiences I gain here, in America.
Outside of the world of software, I love to bake, swim, hike, and try new foods! Recently, I visited Zion National Park ad it was one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen in nature!
One of my favorite places in nature - Zion National Park