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Hi, I'm Saksham I build technology that makes a difference

I'm a Year 13 student passionate about software engineering, artificial intelligence and creating practical solutions to real-world problems. From assistive technology to websites and software projects, I enjoy turning ideas into things people can use.

Portrait of Saksham Wadhwa SW

Durdle Door, Dorset coast

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02 about me

A bit about me

I'm a sixth-form student at Wallington County Grammar School with a strong interest in Computer Science, AI, Geography and entrepreneurship. I enjoy understanding how things work, experimenting with new ideas, and turning those ideas into projects that people can actually use.

Outside of academics, I've taken on leadership roles at school, helped organise events and worked on projects with other students. I'm particularly interested in technology and how it can be used to solve real-world problems, but I'm equally fascinated by how places, businesses and communities change over time.

I'm still learning, and I don't pretend to have everything figured out. For me, that's part of the fun. I like learning by doing, trying things, making mistakes and improving along the way.

This website is a place to share what I'm working on, what I'm learning, and the experiences that are shaping where I want to go next. I'll also be keeping a weekly blog, sharing what I've been getting up to each week, from projects and events to things I've learned, interesting experiences and whatever else I've been working on.

Currently Sixth-form student
Focused on Computer Science & AI
Also into Geography & entrepreneurship
Involved with Duke of Edinburgh's Award
03 what I'm into

What I'm into

Software Engineering & AI

I'm passionate about how technology and artificial intelligence can solve everyday problems and improve people's lives.

Cybersecurity & Innovation

I'm interested in understanding how digital systems work, how they can be protected, and how new technologies are shaping the future.

Building Digital Experiences

I enjoy creating websites, experimenting with software and building practical projects using tools such as Python, JavaScript and Raspberry Pi.

Leadership

Taking initiative at school, organising events and helping projects actually happen.

05 experience & leadership

Experience & leadership

Oct 2024 – present

Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Silver Award completed, working towards Gold

Completed my DofE Silver Award and now working towards Gold, including volunteering, skills and expedition sections.

Aug 2026 · 1 mo

Makerspace Graduate

Imperial College London, London Area, United Kingdom

Completed a hands-on makerspace programme, building and prototyping projects in a fully equipped workshop environment.

Dec 2024 – Jan 2025 · 2 mos

Assistant to Associate Director

HDFC Bank, Internship, On-site

Shadowed and supported an Associate Director, getting exposure to how decisions get made in a large financial organisation.

Sep 2023 – Jul 2024 · 11 mos

Year 10 First Give Form Representative (Project Lead)

First Give, Wallington, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Led my form's involvement in the First Give programme, coordinating a charity project from planning through to delivery.

Leadership Microsoft PowerPoint
06 education

Education

A Level

Wallington County Grammar School

Aug 2025 – Jul 2027

Computer Science Mathematics Geography Chemistry
GCSE

Wallington County Grammar School

Sep 2020 – Jul 2025

07 skills

Skills

Computer Science

Programming fundamentals, algorithms, databases

Programming

Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS

Technology & AI

Curious builder, quick to learn new tools

Project Management

Planning, prioritising, seeing things through

Leadership

Organising events, supporting other students

Communication

Writing, presenting, working in a team

08 outside of all that

Outside of all that

Reading Music Travelling Shopping
09 · get in touch

Have an idea? Let's talk.

Always up for talking about projects, tech, or opportunities to learn something new.