Portfolio 2026

Dhanya
Velkur

AI Innovation | Business Strategy | Community Impact | Political Activist

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Introduction

About Me

Building AI solutions for small businesses and engaging in political advocacy

Dhanya Velkur

I'm a student entrepreneur and researcher passionate about leveraging artificial intelligence to solve real-world problems for small businesses. My work focuses on developing AI assistants that automate operational tasks, allowing business owners to focus on growth rather than administrative work.

Beyond technology, I'm committed to political engagement and community service. I'm dedicated to Democratic values and have worked with local officials and campaigns to advocate for progressive policies. I believe in using my skills and resources to create meaningful change in both the business world and my local community.

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Career Path

Experience

Professional and leadership experiences shaping my journey

Current

Founder & Developer

AI Assistant for Small Businesses

Developing and scaling an AI assistant that automates scheduling, inventory management, and marketing for 25+ small businesses. Starting with Best Brains Learning Center, built systems that reduced administrative time by 50%, allowing business owners to focus on growth.

Summer 2025

Business Analyst Intern

Trinity Group

Completed 200+ hour internship at a real estate investment firm. Developed five-year profit analysis model forecasting revenue and expenses for subsidiary companies. Presented financial projections directly to CEO and redesigned property key management system to increase efficiency.

Current

Tutor & Grader

Kumon Learning Center

Provide individualized tutoring in Math and English to students aged 3-8, working 8-9 hours weekly. Teach based on individual learning styles, building skills in reading comprehension, arithmetic, and foundational concepts while reviewing homework and classwork.

Current

Chief Marketing Officer

Aquarc

Led marketing strategy and user acquisition for an SAT preparation platform with 8,000+ practice questions. Analyzed user behavior across 1,000+ users using Google Analytics and managed newsletter growth to 50+ subscribers. Contributed to product development using Go, React, and PostgreSQL.

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Portfolio

Featured Projects

Innovative solutions at the intersection of AI, business, and community impact

AI Business Assistant Platform

Developed and scaled an AI assistant automating scheduling, inventory management, and marketing for 25+ small businesses. Reduced administrative workload by 50% and enabled business owners to focus on strategic growth initiatives.

Artificial Intelligence Automation Business Operations
UT Austin LDOS Team

UT Austin Machine Learning Research

Worked with UT Austin's LDOS team to train Perceptron and KNN models that predict fast vs. slow kernel tasks. My models achieved 92% accuracy and became the reference benchmark for the high school cohort. The project involved extensive data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model optimization to create a robust classification system for kernel performance prediction.

Machine Learning Research Python

Impact Club

Founded and grew a volunteer organization to 150+ active members contributing 7,000+ hours of community service. Established partnerships with nonprofits and organized weekly initiatives including food drives, tutoring programs, and homeless outreach.

Leadership Community Service Nonprofit

StockSort

Co-founded inventory management startup for small businesses. Generated $100+ in early revenue through direct outreach to 75+ leads. Demonstrated product capabilities across Austin area shops and pitched to angel investors.

Entrepreneurship SaaS Sales

Speech and Debate

[Description of your speech and debate experience, competitions, achievements, and skills developed through competitive debate and public speaking]

Public Speaking Argumentation Competition

Quantum Computing Research

Co-authored research paper with Dr. Mesut Yurucku examining challenges of scaling quantum algorithms to classical architectures. Analyzed computational complexity, resource requirements, and performance trade-offs in quantum-classical computing paradigms.

Research Quantum Computing Academic Publication

Research Paper Video Explainer

Created an AI-powered product that automatically generates video explainers for research papers, making complex academic content more accessible. Leverages natural language processing to extract key insights and synthesize them into engaging visual presentations.

AI/ML NLP Video Generation
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Expertise

Skills & Technologies

Technical proficiencies and leadership capabilities

Technology & Development

  • Python & JavaScript Programming
  • React & Web Development (HTML/CSS, Go)
  • Database Management (PostgreSQL, SQLite)
  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Google Analytics & Data Analysis
  • Tracking Systems & Spreadsheet Analysis

Business & Strategy

  • Financial Analysis & Modeling
  • Market Research & Marketing Strategy
  • Operations Management
  • Entrepreneurship & Product Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Data-Driven Decision Making

Political & Research

  • Electoral Campaign Management
  • Voter Outreach & Debate Preparation
  • Policy Research & Political Research
  • Academic Writing & Briefing Materials
  • Memo Drafting & Literature Synthesis
  • Qualitative Interviews
  • Commitment to Democratic Values

Leadership & Organization

  • Team Management & Volunteer Coordination
  • Event & Registration Management
  • Timeline & Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships
  • Public Speaking & Stakeholder Presentations
  • Community Organizing
  • Curriculum Design & Mentorship
  • Stakeholder Coordination & Attention to Detail
  • Local Government Engagement
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Let's Connect

Get In Touch

Interested in collaborating on AI projects, discussing entrepreneurship, or exploring community initiatives? Let's connect!

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