The Simple Guy

"What we think, we become." โ€” Buddha

Hello, I'm Vikram Aditya ๐Ÿ‘‹

About Me

I'm Vikram Aditya (Aditya Kumar ; ็Ž‹้˜ณๆ˜Ž - Wang Yangming). A Engineering graduate from IIT Bombay (Class of 2024), currently working in the Founder's Office at Teachmint in Bengaluru.

My Philosophy

My life is guided by a single core value inspired by the Buddha's wisdom: "What we think, we become."

Building upon this wisdom, I have defined five core values that guide my actions and decisions:

1. Ethics is Fundamental

Integrity is non-negotiable in how we live and work. This is practiced by respecting everything equally โ€” treating people, work, and nature with the same level of respect.

2. Be Present

This means focusing on one thing at a time and giving it full attention. It helps value each moment, avoid wasting time, and turn small actions into big accomplishments.

3. Love and Respect Yourself

Self-care and self-respect form the foundation for everything else. Avoid complaints, accept circumstances, and take action. Stay humble, hungry for knowledge, and grounded.

4. Contribute Proactively

Focus on what can be given rather than received. Create value, commit to continuous learning, take bold action, and pursue simple ideas with deep focus.

5. Courage, Discipline, and Consistency

Begin with courage to start and discipline to continue. Small daily actions accumulate into significant results. Focus on process, not perfection โ€” progress matters most.

Professional Experience

Founder's Office Teachmint Mar 2025 โ€“ Present ยท Bengaluru, India

I am learning the basics of how a company works.

Founder's Office Easeops (AI-Driven Hospital SaaS Platform) Aug 2024 โ€“ Feb 2025 ยท Bengaluru, India

Received Founder's Letter of Recommendation

Launch

  • Piloted platform adoption across 16+ hospitals, pitching stakeholders & onboarding 240+ staff
  • Reduced onboarding time by 25% through tailored demo & feedback-driven product iteration

Product Design

  • Designed asset & workflow modules, enhancing operational efficiency for 1500+ hospital staff
  • Drove UI/UX optimization for dashboard & mobile interfaces through stakeholder collaboration

Scaling

  • Authored 20+ client-facing pitches & internal process documents to scale product deployment
  • Aligned platform update with regulatory framework, reducing hospital audit prep time by 30%
Founder's Office | Operations Strategy Urban Farm May 2024 โ€“ Jul 2024 ยท Udaipur, Rajasthan

Focusing on organic farming to balance ecology & productivity

  • Led operational planning for 12 farms, optimizing resource allocation & cross-departmental coordination
  • Streamlined sowing-to-harvest logistics: worker allocation, schedules & post-production supply chain
  • Executed farm onboarding via QGIS/AutoCAD for mapping, irrigation design, and infrastructure setup
Research Intern Tsinghua University Jun 2023 โ€“ Jul 2023 ยท Shenzhen, China
  • Analyzed 10+ research papers & proposed 3 policy solutions to improve China's clean air plan
  • Conducted research via 4 industrial visits & lab inspection to develop air quality improvement strategies
  • Presented research during an international conference and earned the 2nd best researcher award
Founder's Office | Product Management Housie Dec 2022 โ€“ Jan 2023 ยท Mumbai, India

One-click apartment leasing platform with virtual property tour

  • Worked on virtual reality tour, one-click leasing, background, finance check & application approval
  • Created a 40-page patent draft detailing the platform's background and technical aspects extensively
Invention Factory IIT Gandhinagar (MakerBhavan) May 2022 โ€“ Jul 2022 ยท Gujarat, India

Team of 20 students selected from 13+ IITs | Goal: Prototype, Pitch & Patent

  • Invented a self-sealing biomedical bin that lowered exposure to biomedical waste by around 60%
  • Designed lever-pedal mechanism for automated detachment of bag, enhancing waste management

Organizational Experience

Department General Secretary, Civil Engineering Civil Engineering Association, IIT Bombay May 2023 โ€“ Jun 2024 ยท Mumbai, India

Elected as Representative of 1200+ students to the Dept. Committee | Heading a 4-tier team of 32 members

Initiatives

  • Launched 'DCAMP Program' providing mentorship to 150+ students for internship season
  • Published 'Civil Insight' department magazine, catering to an audience of 1200+ Students

Leadership

  • Administering an annual budget of INR 0.85M, guiding professional and informal activities
  • Revamped 'Summer of Core' equipping 180+ sophomores with technical skills (y-o-y 150%)

Roles

  • Strategically averted 120+ backlogs and 60+ extensions by optimizing student course plan
  • Facilitated hassle-free offline transition working with 15+ members of the institute DUGC
Teaching Assistant (5x) DSSE & Makerspace, IIT Bombay May 2022 โ€“ May 2024

Courses: ME119, MS101, ENT101, ENT609

  • ME119 & MS101: Guided over 600+ students in a range of design software, lab tools & technical projects
  • ENT101 & ENT609: 'Marketing & Finance for Entrepreneurs' managed course logistics for 200+ students
Event Manager Team SHUNYA, IIT Bombay Jul 2022 โ€“ May 2023

Team of 30+ students working on "affordable net-zero solar houses" | Ranked 2nd in US Solar Decathlon

  • Ideated 5+ events and assisted the team in securing sponsors for the US Solar Decathlon challenges
  • Co-authored over 5 blogs and articles focused on sustainability to boost social media views & followers
Department Academic Mentor IIT Bombay May 2022 โ€“ May 2023

Team of 20+ students guiding 140+ mentees | Selected based on ethics, interpersonal skills & peer review

  • Assisted 6 sophomores to make the best out of the academic opportunities as a part of the department
  • Co-authored 10+ blogs and course reviews for the DAMP website to aid students in their preparation
Co-Founder PoolPal Sep 2022 โ€“ Dec 2022

Course Project: Technology Venture Creation (ENT602) | Supervision: Prof. Kum Kumaresan

  • Worked on drowning detection systems and designed auto-inflating armband for drowning prevention
  • Conducted a market opportunity analysis & analyzed customer discovery for 150+ potential customers

Education

Bachelor of Technology โ€” Civil Engineering Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay 2020 โ€“ 2024 ยท CPI: 8.12

IIT Bombay wasn't just college, it was a turning point in my life. Looking back, I'd say 90% of what I've learned about life, people, and myself came from these four years.

I dived into everything from civil engineering to entrepreneurship, law, and beyond. Held multiple positions of responsibility from Class Representative and Mentor to working with tech teams like Team Shunya and Team Rakshak, and eventually becoming the Department General Secretary.

So many stories, so many moments. Maybe one day, I'll write a book: "My 4 Years at IIT Bombay."

Research Apprenticeship Program University of Cambridge (Judge Business School) Aug 2023 โ€“ Sep 2023

Interned at Cambridge Judge Business School, where I learned two truths: data never behaves and deadlines always do.

Global Summer Program Tsinghua University Jun 2023 โ€“ Jul 2023 ยท Shenzhen, China

Explored Shenzhen: loved the city and people, learned dance & calligraphy, and presented research I did in just 3 hours.

International Virtual Summer Course Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia Aug 2022 โ€“ Sep 2022

Learned about Indonesian culture, food and tourism. Fun program!

High School โ€” Mathematics & Science Patna Collegiate School 2018 โ€“ 2020

The only time I visited school in those two years was for exams. Studied just before each exam and somehow secured 1st rank in school.

Patents

Fully Mechanical Self-Sealing and Self-Changing Biomedical Bin India & USA Patent Filed: 202241042607 ยท Jul 2022

Developed a fully mechanical self-sealing and self-changing garbage bin featuring a disc-operated pedal mechanism for automatic bag sealing and change.

  • Lowered exposure to biomedical waste by around 60%
  • Designed lever-pedal mechanism for automated detachment of bag
  • Cost-effective and biodegradable, suitable for public areas

Certifications & Conferences

Investment Banking Job Simulations Citi & JPMorgan Chase (via Forage) Aug 2023

Completed virtual job simulations for investment banking roles at Citi and JPMorgan Chase.

Finance & Accounting Certifications Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) 2023
  • Excel Fundamentals โ€“ Formulas for Finance
  • Reading Financial Statements
  • Accounting Fundamentals
  • Introduction to Finance
Conferences & Forums Various 2022
  • Technology Vision โ€“ 2047
  • G-20 โ€“ Mumbai, India
  • Wharton India Economic Forum

Achievements

JEE Advanced & JEE Main 2020 National Level Examination Sep 2020
  • Secured 99.34 percentile in JEE Advanced among 0.2 million candidates
  • Secured 98.96 percentile in JEE Main among 1.2 million candidates
Chess & Sports IIT Bombay 2021 โ€“ 2024
  • Silver Medal in Inter Hostel Chess Competition, IIT Bombay
  • Bronze Medal in Aavhan Chess Competition
  • 2nd Place in Aavhan Swimming Competition
  • Core Team member of IIT Bombay Swimming Club and Yoga Club
School Topper Patna Collegiate School Aug 2018

Awarded for exceptional academic performance & securing 1st Rank in School.

Technical Skills

Programming & Data

Excel SQL Python LaTeX MATLAB

Design & CAD

AutoCAD SolidWorks Fusion 360 QGIS ETABS

Product & Design

Canva Figma Miro

Interests

โ™Ÿ๏ธ Chess ๐ŸŠ Swimming ๐Ÿง˜ Yoga ๐ŸŽฒ Rubik's Cube ๐Ÿธ Badminton ๐ŸŽต Harmonica ๐Ÿฅพ Trekking ๐Ÿ“ฐ Current Affairs ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Politics ๐ŸŽค Standup

Why This Website?

This website is part of my 100-day challenge โ€” a small experiment where I aim to get 1% better every day. Here, I share my personal experiences, thoughts, and learnings across finance, books, workouts, and life in general.

If you notice some sections incomplete, that simply means I'm still building and improving.

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๐Ÿ“š Books

Curated book reviews and lessons from timeless reads that shaped my thinking.

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๐Ÿ’ช Workout

My fitness journey, workout routines, and exercise guides with videos.

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๐Ÿ’ฐ Finance

Personal finance basics โ€” budgeting, investing, and building wealth.

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โœ๏ธ Blog

Thoughts, insights, and lessons from books, podcasts, and life experiences.

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