Founders
Nikhil Cheerla, Founder
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Vineet Kosaraju, Co-founder
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MathandCoding was founded by Nikhil Cheerla and Vineet Kosaraju in February 2014 when Nikhil was a freshman at Monta Vista High, and Vineet was a sophomore at Harker. Now, both Nikhil and Vineet attend Stanford University, studying computer science.
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Leadership Team
Anika Cheerla
Head
I am currently a sophomore at Monta Vista High. I first started out programming to copy my brother, but I soon found a passion for it. I learned Java, Swift, and multiple other languages. I love to participate in science fairs, play water polo, practice Taekwondo, and listen to music. I enjoy teaching and preparing the course material. I developed the curriculum for the 'Coding for Kids' workshop. I am glad I can make a meaningful difference by teaching kids programming.
Head
I am currently a sophomore at Monta Vista High. I first started out programming to copy my brother, but I soon found a passion for it. I learned Java, Swift, and multiple other languages. I love to participate in science fairs, play water polo, practice Taekwondo, and listen to music. I enjoy teaching and preparing the course material. I developed the curriculum for the 'Coding for Kids' workshop. I am glad I can make a meaningful difference by teaching kids programming.
Ishan Mitra
Director of Robotics
I am a junior at Monta Vista High School. I am an active member in the robotics team at the school. I love to program in my free time. I know Java, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and some C++. I am very approachable and kind, and I love to help others when they don't understand a concept or just need help in general. I am part of the Robotics team at MathAndCoding.
Director of Robotics
I am a junior at Monta Vista High School. I am an active member in the robotics team at the school. I love to program in my free time. I know Java, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and some C++. I am very approachable and kind, and I love to help others when they don't understand a concept or just need help in general. I am part of the Robotics team at MathAndCoding.
Angela Yi
Director, Curriculum
I am a junior at Mission San Jose High School. I am especially interested in computer science. I took Python and Java courses and participated in the Tech Girls Rev Program, the Google I/O Conference, the HSHacks Hackathon, and the Girls Who Code Program. My hobbies include music and reading. I play piano and clarinet and has performed in multiple bands. I am excited to be part of this program.
Director, Curriculum
I am a junior at Mission San Jose High School. I am especially interested in computer science. I took Python and Java courses and participated in the Tech Girls Rev Program, the Google I/O Conference, the HSHacks Hackathon, and the Girls Who Code Program. My hobbies include music and reading. I play piano and clarinet and has performed in multiple bands. I am excited to be part of this program.
Kanchana Samala
Director, Visual Programming Workshops
I am a sophomore at Evergreen Valley High School. I have a passion for Indian Carnatic music and Bharatnatyam, a classical form of dance. In my free time, I practice Kung Fu, paint, watch movies, and spend time with my brother. I take pride in learning one of the most ancient languages of the world, Sanskrit. I love teaching young kids. I feel that visual programming is an excellent way to get them introduced to coding. I have conducted many coding for kids classes in my neighborhood libraries and thoroughly enjoyed them.
Director, Visual Programming Workshops
I am a sophomore at Evergreen Valley High School. I have a passion for Indian Carnatic music and Bharatnatyam, a classical form of dance. In my free time, I practice Kung Fu, paint, watch movies, and spend time with my brother. I take pride in learning one of the most ancient languages of the world, Sanskrit. I love teaching young kids. I feel that visual programming is an excellent way to get them introduced to coding. I have conducted many coding for kids classes in my neighborhood libraries and thoroughly enjoyed them.
Akshaya Vemuri
Director, Java Programming
I am a junior at the The Harker School. I have been coding since 8th grade, and I became very interested in programming when I took AP Computer Science during my freshman year. I love to teach kids of all ages and from many different backgrounds, and I want to inspire them to pursue their interests in computing and technology at a very early age. I also participate in Vex Robotics and run Varsity Cross Country. In my free time, I love to read, bake, and play the piano.
Director, Java Programming
I am a junior at the The Harker School. I have been coding since 8th grade, and I became very interested in programming when I took AP Computer Science during my freshman year. I love to teach kids of all ages and from many different backgrounds, and I want to inspire them to pursue their interests in computing and technology at a very early age. I also participate in Vex Robotics and run Varsity Cross Country. In my free time, I love to read, bake, and play the piano.
Mihir Kasmalkar
Director, Arduino Workshops
I started programming in my seventh-grade and was pulled into the world of computer science. I know several programming languages, including Java, C++, Python, and others. I am interested in web programming, compiler design, and embedded programming. I am very excited to teach programming and to spread my enthusiasm for computer science to other kids!
Srikar Gattepalli
Director, MathMatters Program
I go to Evergreen Valley High School and I am in 11th grade. I have been building and riding electric vehicles since I was in elementary school. I enjoy understanding the components that are part of cars, electric bikes, go karts, etc. It involves a lot of physics and at the end of the day, everything connects. Understanding the electrical components within an EV is also very interesting. Once everything comes into hand, there are endless opportunities to build and create. I wish to spread my love for mechanics through workshops that I will be creating for middle schoolers. In addition to that, I love teaching kids how to program because I feel that kids need to know the effort it takes to program the games they are playing and apps they are using. Programming shapes all of our digital entertainment that we love.
Director, MathMatters Program
I go to Evergreen Valley High School and I am in 11th grade. I have been building and riding electric vehicles since I was in elementary school. I enjoy understanding the components that are part of cars, electric bikes, go karts, etc. It involves a lot of physics and at the end of the day, everything connects. Understanding the electrical components within an EV is also very interesting. Once everything comes into hand, there are endless opportunities to build and create. I wish to spread my love for mechanics through workshops that I will be creating for middle schoolers. In addition to that, I love teaching kids how to program because I feel that kids need to know the effort it takes to program the games they are playing and apps they are using. Programming shapes all of our digital entertainment that we love.
Ruhi Kore
Director, Curriculum
I am a junior at Monta Vista High. I started programming when I was in 7th grade. I have learned Java, JS, HTML, CSS, Swift, Python, and C. I also enjoy participating in hackathons and developing Web apps. Besides programming, I'm an officer of my school's Science Olympiad team, as well as part of my school soccer team. I have a passion for coding because it's not just about creating software; it's fun, interactive, and a great way to learn about the logic behind the technology we use every day!
Avik Jain
Director, App Development
I'm a junior at Monta Vista High School. I started programming with C++ in 7th grade, and now have experience in numerous programming languages, including Java and Javascript. I love to go to hackathons and build applications that can have an impact in the real world. I have been spreading my passion for computer science through MathAndCoding workshops.
Director, App Development
I'm a junior at Monta Vista High School. I started programming with C++ in 7th grade, and now have experience in numerous programming languages, including Java and Javascript. I love to go to hackathons and build applications that can have an impact in the real world. I have been spreading my passion for computer science through MathAndCoding workshops.
Nirmal Vegesna
Director, Python Programming
I am a junior at Evergreen Valley High School. I started programming in 7th grade and have learned Java, Python, and HTML. I would like to use this opportunity to share my knowledge with children. I have taught Math and English at an orphanage in India since I was in 6th grade, which is where I found love for teaching kids. I also enjoy playing basketball and tennis in my free time.
Director, Python Programming
I am a junior at Evergreen Valley High School. I started programming in 7th grade and have learned Java, Python, and HTML. I would like to use this opportunity to share my knowledge with children. I have taught Math and English at an orphanage in India since I was in 6th grade, which is where I found love for teaching kids. I also enjoy playing basketball and tennis in my free time.
Kashish Singal
Director, web Development
I am a junior at Monta Vista High. I enjoy coding, and I know Java, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. In my free time, I play video games, play basketball with my friends, and learn new coding languages. I am very approachable and love to help students when they struggle to learn coding.
Director, web Development
I am a junior at Monta Vista High. I enjoy coding, and I know Java, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. In my free time, I play video games, play basketball with my friends, and learn new coding languages. I am very approachable and love to help students when they struggle to learn coding.
Larry Zhou
Program Leader
I am a currently a sophomore at Gunn High School. Whenever I can, I volunteer, swim, or code. Although I am a beginner programmer, I learned Java, Python, Scheme, and some C++ on my free time. I want to teach coding so I can spread the joy of programming to other people.
Program Leader
I am a currently a sophomore at Gunn High School. Whenever I can, I volunteer, swim, or code. Although I am a beginner programmer, I learned Java, Python, Scheme, and some C++ on my free time. I want to teach coding so I can spread the joy of programming to other people.
Arushi Chandra
Program Leader
I am currently a junior at Cupertino High School. I love soccer and singing. I also love taking part in community service events. I enjoy teaching code because I love connecting kids to computers and just helping them open the doors to the world of computer programming. I believe that with code, we can do virtually anything!
Program Leader
I am currently a junior at Cupertino High School. I love soccer and singing. I also love taking part in community service events. I enjoy teaching code because I love connecting kids to computers and just helping them open the doors to the world of computer programming. I believe that with code, we can do virtually anything!
Nikash Khanna
Director, Python Programming
I am a junior at Monta Vista High School. I love programming and in particular like coding in Java and Swift. I love teaching others and spreading knowledge about programming and computer science. In my free time, I like playing sports and video games. I am excited to be a part of MathAndCoding and look forward to teaching kids about the world of programming.
Director, Python Programming
I am a junior at Monta Vista High School. I love programming and in particular like coding in Java and Swift. I love teaching others and spreading knowledge about programming and computer science. In my free time, I like playing sports and video games. I am excited to be a part of MathAndCoding and look forward to teaching kids about the world of programming.
Rohan Mannem
Program Leader
I am a junior at Lynbrook High. I enjoy table tennis, basketball, and video games. When I am not busy with sports, I love to read, participate in debates and also code. I have done many 'Coding For Kids' programs at my local library, and I see how much kids enjoy coding using Scratch and Tynker. I think everyone should learn to code in at least one programming language. Coding is fun! I am looking forward to organizing many more sessions in my local library and spread the knowledge.
Program Leader
I am a junior at Lynbrook High. I enjoy table tennis, basketball, and video games. When I am not busy with sports, I love to read, participate in debates and also code. I have done many 'Coding For Kids' programs at my local library, and I see how much kids enjoy coding using Scratch and Tynker. I think everyone should learn to code in at least one programming language. Coding is fun! I am looking forward to organizing many more sessions in my local library and spread the knowledge.
Our Team Of Inspiring Teachers
Louis Doherty
I am a junior at Bellarmine College Prep. I enjoy coding. I am planning to major in Computer Science in college, and I am fortunate that my school offers many Computer Science courses. I like doing aikido, reading Sci-Fi and fantasy books, and playing video games. I am excited to be part of this program, teaching Python and Java to other students.
I am a junior at Bellarmine College Prep. I enjoy coding. I am planning to major in Computer Science in college, and I am fortunate that my school offers many Computer Science courses. I like doing aikido, reading Sci-Fi and fantasy books, and playing video games. I am excited to be part of this program, teaching Python and Java to other students.
Kyle McGraw
I am a sophomore at Nueva High School. I have always loved computers, computer games, and programming and have been actively programming since 6th grade. I am most familiar with Java as a programming language and especially enjoy functional programming and problem solving with code. When I'm not on the computer, I like reading, playing basketball and soccer. I enjoy sharing my programming knowledge to other students through MathAndCoding.
I am a sophomore at Nueva High School. I have always loved computers, computer games, and programming and have been actively programming since 6th grade. I am most familiar with Java as a programming language and especially enjoy functional programming and problem solving with code. When I'm not on the computer, I like reading, playing basketball and soccer. I enjoy sharing my programming knowledge to other students through MathAndCoding.
Seema Vora
I am a sophomore at Evergreen Valley High School. I know Python and Java and love teaching younger kids. I have a passion for giving back to the community, and in 8TH grade, I began a club called Stand Up to Cancer, which I am now the president of in my high school. I am also a program leader at Sunday Friends where I teach adults and kids how to code, type, and learn math using sites like xtramath, khanacademy, and coolmathgames. I hope that through Math and Coding, I can help spark an interest in coding and computers –especially to inspire young girls in STEM fields.
I am a sophomore at Evergreen Valley High School. I know Python and Java and love teaching younger kids. I have a passion for giving back to the community, and in 8TH grade, I began a club called Stand Up to Cancer, which I am now the president of in my high school. I am also a program leader at Sunday Friends where I teach adults and kids how to code, type, and learn math using sites like xtramath, khanacademy, and coolmathgames. I hope that through Math and Coding, I can help spark an interest in coding and computers –especially to inspire young girls in STEM fields.
Shivani Avasarala
I am currently a junior at Mission San Jose High School. I enjoy coding and IOS programming, and I love interacting with kids and having the chance to introduce them to block coding. Some of my hobbies include singing, drawing, doing robotics, and listening to music. I am looking forward to participating in the MathAndCoding Programs and spreading them around Fremont area.
I am currently a junior at Mission San Jose High School. I enjoy coding and IOS programming, and I love interacting with kids and having the chance to introduce them to block coding. Some of my hobbies include singing, drawing, doing robotics, and listening to music. I am looking forward to participating in the MathAndCoding Programs and spreading them around Fremont area.
Carolyn Duan
I am a junior at Monta Vista High. I was introduced to programming in 7th grade, and through copious amount of self-study I slowly learned HTML/CSS, Javascript, Ruby on Rails, and various other languages. In my free time, I like to draw things, code stuff, and binge-watch Casey Neistat's vlogs. I'm excited to be a part of MathAndCoding!
I am a junior at Monta Vista High. I was introduced to programming in 7th grade, and through copious amount of self-study I slowly learned HTML/CSS, Javascript, Ruby on Rails, and various other languages. In my free time, I like to draw things, code stuff, and binge-watch Casey Neistat's vlogs. I'm excited to be a part of MathAndCoding!
Shriniketh Narayana
I'm a freshman at Monta Vista High School. I'm very interested in programming and love to help others learn. Other than teaching, I also enjoy learning new languages. I am excited to be part of M&C.
I'm a freshman at Monta Vista High School. I'm very interested in programming and love to help others learn. Other than teaching, I also enjoy learning new languages. I am excited to be part of M&C.
Nihal George
I am a junior at Monta Vista High, and I love CS. I have been learning computer languages for a few years, and have enjoyed it ever since I started. I started with Java, and I now know other languages like HTML, CSS, Javascript, and Python. I am glad to be part of MathAndCoding sessions and making a difference in the community.
I am a junior at Monta Vista High, and I love CS. I have been learning computer languages for a few years, and have enjoyed it ever since I started. I started with Java, and I now know other languages like HTML, CSS, Javascript, and Python. I am glad to be part of MathAndCoding sessions and making a difference in the community.
Ria Doshi
I'm a freshman at Monta Vista High School. I started learning to code when I was in 7th grade and enjoyed it immensely. Since then, I have developed a passion for coding, and enjoy programming in Java and C. Aside from coding, I love to do debate and play the piano
I'm a freshman at Monta Vista High School. I started learning to code when I was in 7th grade and enjoyed it immensely. Since then, I have developed a passion for coding, and enjoy programming in Java and C. Aside from coding, I love to do debate and play the piano
Akshay Suresh
I am a Junior at Leland. I am very passionate about coding. I am taking computer science olympiad classes. I have also been part of FLL for past 5 years. I know C++ and JAVA programming languages. I am also part of Leland robotics team
I am a Junior at Leland. I am very passionate about coding. I am taking computer science olympiad classes. I have also been part of FLL for past 5 years. I know C++ and JAVA programming languages. I am also part of Leland robotics team
Kaushik Shivakumar
